SHANNON SCOTT, MSA, CRNA
Parkland,FL
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with a distinguished educational background and extensive Level-One Trauma CRNA experience. Skilled in delivering culturally competent and compassionate care tailored to the diverse needs of patients. Proven leader and mentor dedicated to empowering minority nurses pursuing careers in Anesthesia, while actively fostering service, scholarship, and camaraderie in both professional and community settings. Passionate about advancing healthcare excellence through continuous learning, collaboration, and community engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
NAPA
03.2020 - Current
- Conducts and manages anesthesia for a wide spectrum of intricate surgical procedures and surgical preferences with the flexibility to adapt and modify anesthesia techniques to optimize patient care depending on level of acuity. Manages patients’ respiratory status with intubation, extubation, mechanical ventilation, and medication.
- Conducts comprehensive pre-anesthetic patient assessments, encompassing the collection of pre-operative consults and data based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Develops an anesthetic plan and effectively communicates associated risks, benefits, and options to the patient.
- Experienced in administering various types of anesthetics (inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, and topical) and adept at monitoring for adverse reactions while continuously assessing the patient's physical condition.
- Handles emergency situations by providing airway management, emergency fluid and drug administration, and utilizing appropriate resuscitation techniques to ensure patient well-being. Delivers targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Serves as the exclusive in-house anesthesia provider who covers several departments during overnight shifts. Skilled in responding to emergency situations by performing airway management, administering emergency fluids and medications, and employing basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques to execute necessary resuscitation procedures on adults and pediatrics.
- Committed to staying updated with evolving practices and advancements in the nursing profession to deliver the most current patient care. Effective collaboration within an interdisciplinary environment to enhance the quality of patient care services. Works collaboratively with colleagues in order to foster a team-based approach to anesthesia care.
- Flexible-completes shift assignments at various locations in and outside of the hospital during the day with a variety of surgeons and surgical specialties possessing technical knowledge and skill competence.
- Spearheaded initiative to successfully integrate CRNAs into Obstetrics, a program that was MD only for 30 years. Proficient in collaborative nurse anesthesia practice with colleagues and peers.
- Effective integration of technology, skills, and competency for advancing anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and equipment. Capable of applying new developments and theories to identify and resolve complex anesthesia challenges. Recognizes the clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and possesses in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques.
- Offically serves as a Clinical Coordinator for FIU and Barry Universities delivering clinical instruction to graduate-level nurse anesthesia students and other anesthesia care providers.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Envision Physician Services
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Manages patients’ respiratory status with intubation, extubation, mechanical ventilation, and medication.
- Selects and uses anesthetics and related drugs for patient comfort, as well as equipment and supplies for administration.
- Develops care plans and discuss with patients.
- Monitors patient responses, such as pulse, blood pressure, skin color, respiration, or pupil dilation.
- Coordinates skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
ICU Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Carefully assessed and monitored patient progress in order to detect sudden or subtle changes in a patient's medical condition that might require emergency intervention.
- Maintained ventilator and adjusted settings as necessary in accordance with patient's arterial blood gas evaluation and doctor's orders.
- Titrated infusions of sedation, vasopressors, cardiotrophics, antiarrhythmics, and neuromuscular blocking agents based on the patient's physical assessment, laboratory findings, and in accordance with hospital protocol.
- Coordinated patient care with doctors, pharmacist, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the patients' best possible outcome.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Assisted in diagnosing and treating patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
09.2013 - 01.2015
- OR nurse coordinator for the Philadelphia VA Hospital's first Da Vinci Robotics Program.
- Instrumental in developing a training program, ordering all necessary equipment, coordinating with surgeons, and establishing standard operating procedures for the use of the Da Vinci Robotic System.
- Responsible for all Da Vinci instruments, equipment, and supplies which totaled over $2M.
- Circulated and/or scrubbed all Da Vinci surgical procedures at the Philadelphia VA.
- Planned and coordinated perioperative activities of the Operating Room Department.
- Ensured patients safety and aseptic techniques were followed by maintaining optimum standards of nursing care and practice through preoperative and postoperative assessment planning, implementation, and evaluation of care given in the operating room suite.
- Provided professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery.
- Monitored the physical plan of the operating room and equipment for conformity to all national standards in order to ensure safety for the patient and OR personnel.
- Assembled the appropriate supplies, instruments, and special equipment needed for surgical procedures while also preparing for possible emergencies.
- Maintained open lines of communication in order to provide for the total needs of the patient.
- Consulted with the surgeon to established priorities of care for each patient entering the operating suite.
- Coordinated with the recovery room, intensive care, and other nursing units receiving patient.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed monthly inventory, and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
Operating Room Nurse
Surgical Care Associates
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Directed personnel in preparing, sterilizing, and caring for operating room equipment and supplies.
- Supervised central sterile supply service activities.
- Circulated or scrubbed surgical procedures.
- Consulted with the operating surgeon and established priorities of care for each patient entering the operating suite.
- Managed all operating room activities.
- Maintained concise and complete operating room records.
- Assembled the appropriate supplies, instruments, and special equipment needed for surgical procedures while also preparing for possible emergencies.
- Ensured accurate account of instruments and supplies before and prior to surgical closure.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
Surgical Technician
United States Army
06.2001 - 07.2004
- Scrubbed and assisted in a wide variety of surgical procedures.
- Surgical services included General Surgery, OB/GYN, GU, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Plastics, L&D, ENT, Oral Surgery, Eye surgery, Vascular, GI, and Pain therapy.
- Consulted with surgeons and established priorities of care for each patient entering the operating room suite.
- Ensured all required surgical instruments and supplies were available as well as any unanticipated emergency supplies.
- Monitored expiration dates of medical supplies and medications.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Education
Masters - Anesthesiology
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College
Pemberton, NJ2012
Associate of Science - undefined
Rowan College
Pemberton, NJ2012
Certification : Surgical Technology
U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences
San Antonio, TX2002
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Strong clinical judgement
- Outstanding teamwork skills
- Strong work ethic
- Great problem resolution capability
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Cultural competence and inclusivity
- Community service and outreach
- Mentorship and guidance of minority nurses who aspire degrees in anesthesiology
Additional Information
- Rutgers University Dean's List entire RN to BSN program 2013-2014
- Rowen College of Nursing Honor Graduate 2012
- Department of Defense Civilian of the Year Award Camp Casey, Korea 2007
- U.S. Army Surgical Technician of the Year Award 2004
- U.S. Army Achievement Medals 2004 x2, 2003 x2
- U.S. Army Certificates of Achievement 2004, 2003, 2001
- Certificate of Achievement from the Surgeon General
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Professional Memberships (AANA)American Association of Nurse Anesthetists- Member since 2017
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 2019
- Registered Nurse since 2013
- ACLS/BLS/PALS certified
Important Note
After my honorable service in the U.S. Army I was discharged in July 2004. I traveled overseas with my husband who was also serving in the U.S. Army until his discharge in Sept 2009. Only then was my location stable enough to pursue college degrees.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
NAPA
03.2020 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Envision Physician Services
08.2019 - 03.2020
ICU Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
09.2013 - 01.2015
Operating Room Nurse
Surgical Care Associates
01.2013 - 09.2013
Surgical Technician
United States Army
06.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College
Associate of Science - undefined
Rowan College
Certification : Surgical Technology
U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences
Masters - Anesthesiology
Barry University
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