Scott Nations
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
Largo,FL
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 30 years of diverse clinical experience, including 15 years in emergency nursing. Expertise in trauma, behavioral health, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Demonstrates rapid patient assessment and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, prioritizing patient care and safety. Seeking RN opportunities in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or acute care.
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
- Provided assessments, medication administration, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and patient documentation.
Trauma ICU RN
- Cared for critically injured patients in a Level I Trauma Center.
RN / Infection Control
- Performed nursing assessments, infection prevention, health screenings, and clinical documentation.
Emergency Department RN
- Provided emergency nursing care in a regional emergency department.
Emergency Department RN
- Delivered emergency nursing care in a rural emergency department and stabilized patients for transfer.
Emergency Department Assignments
- Completed 13-week emergency department assignments in the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.
Emergency Department RN / HCA Florida Clearwater Emergency
17 Years- Delivered emergency nursing care in both a high-volume hospital emergency department and a freestanding emergency department.
- Performed triage, rapid patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, wound care, and emergency stabilization.
- Worked closely with physicians, EMS, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, efficient patient care.
Registered Nurse
2 Years- Provided long-term care and rehabilitation nursing.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skills
Registered Nurse experience
Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Assessment
Emergency Department nursing
Crisis intervention
Community Mental Health
Assessment and triage
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
Patient communication
Certification
- Active Florida Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Emergency Department RN / HCA Florida Clearwater Emergency
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2024Read More
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center
01.1995 - 01.1997Read More
Emergency Department Assignments
Travel RN
01.2025Read More
Emergency Department RN
Manchester Medical Center
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Emergency Department RN
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
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RN / Infection Control
Narconon
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Trauma ICU RN
Regional One Health (Elvis Presley Trauma Center)
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Behavioral Health RN
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
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Motlow State Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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