Scott Peterson

• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

• Staff and Triage nurse at VA Hospital with census of 140-160 a day

• Staff travel nurse at Gallup Indian Medical Center, Presbyterian Rust Hospital, Western Arizona Regional Hospital, and Holy Cross Hospital

• Worked as travel staff nurse at Renown Regional Medical Center and Curry Medical Center

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.

• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.

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• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
• Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.

• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.

• Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
• Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
• Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
• Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
• Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.

• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

• Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
• Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 365 individuals.

• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

• Trained extensively in advanced lifesaving techniques, communications and telemedicine skills to provide best care in remote locations.
• Conducted tests, gave vaccines and administered medications for acute and long-term conditions.
• Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
• Worked with field hospital personnel in mass casualty situations to augment staff and support key medical actions including Mass Cal and Combat injuries.