SHAKEYA S. SCOTT
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Mercy Medical Center, recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and expertise in medication administration and vital signs assessment. Demonstrates strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective communication skills, ensuring efficient management of patient information while maintaining confidentiality. Aiming to leverage these skills in a dynamic and challenging work environment to further enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Transitional Care Unit
Baltimore, MD
02.2023 - Current
- Provides direct patient care to assigned patients, with a ratio of 1:8, utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and a licensed physician.
- Coordinate efforts with Registered Professional Nurse on patient discharge.
- Executed accurate delivery of ordered medications through various routes including G-tube, subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral, and sublingual.
- Report the patient's status change promptly and accurately to the provider.
- Monitors patient status and liaises with healthcare professionals on necessary interventions.
- Collects patient specimens accurately, adhering to facility policies.
- Performed thorough acquisition of 12-lead ECG based on instructions from licensed providers.
- Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards.
- Exhibits knowledge of quality improvement initiatives within unit.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Unit Clerk
University of Maryland Midtown Campus Emergency Room
Baltimore, MD
11.2010 - 02.2023
- Produces information by transcribing dictation, preparing medical reports, and creating summaries
- Coordinating front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing
- Prioritizing incoming patients by degree of injury or illness
- Convert paper charts into digital files and uploaded them to EMR system
- Manage office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor
Baltimore, MD
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Reported patient status change promptly and accurately to the Registered Nurse
- Assist Registered Nurse with care plans for patient treatment
- Administered medications via G-tube, subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral and sublingual
- Safely administered high-risk medications such as heparin and insulin
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA11.2022
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05.2020
High School Diploma -
Northern Senior High School
Baltimore, MD06.2000
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Compact MD)
- CPR
- BLS
- Administer Intramuscular Injections
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Epic Systems Proficiency
- Skilled in Utilizing Point Click Care System
- Quality Patient Management
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Patient Vital Signs Assessment
- Wound Management
- Verifying insurance coverage
- Confidentiality in Medical Records
- Efficient Call Handling Skills
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LP56653, expires 10/28/2026)
- CPR/ BLS (expires 8/2025)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Transitional Care Unit
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor
11.2021 - 10.2022
Unit Clerk
University of Maryland Midtown Campus Emergency Room
11.2010 - 02.2023
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Northern Senior High School