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Tysheika Scott

Apopka,FL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed the care of patients with wounds from burn injuries, necrotizing fasciitis and dermatillomania.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Ability to collaborate with PT/OT, dietary, environmental services to provide patients with the best care.
  • Responsible for the care of ventilator assisted patients, and titrating drips such as sedation medication, pain medications and vasopressors.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notified physicians and initiated appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

LCMC Tuoro Infirmary and University Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Selected to be apart of the opening of a new unit at University Medical Center
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse-Burn/Trauma ICU

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for the care of 2-3 patients in an intensive care unit with a focus on burn and trauma injuries.
  • Ability to work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.
  • Management of artificial airways, including tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy tube change, tie change, and humidification.
  • Managed the care of spinal injuries, newly diagnosed paraplegics, amputations and traumatic brain injuries.
  • Administration of respiratory breathing treatments.

Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Float

Piedmont Augusta Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for the care of 3-4 patients in a progressive care unit with a focus on the cardiovascular system
  • Extensive care of patients with chronic conditions, including diabetes mellitus, chronic heart failure, and coronary artery diseases
  • Ability to float throughout the hospital according to facility needs, including telemetry and neuro units.

Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical/Telemetry

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for the care of 4-5 patients in a medical surgical unit with a focus on liver and kidney.
  • Responsible for administration of medications and the management of insulin drips, heparin drips, PCA pumps, and peg tubes.
  • Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of acute and other life-threatening complications post kidney, liver, or pancreas transplant.

Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical/Telemetry

IU Health Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of acute and other life-threatening complications post surgery.
  • Responsible for the care of 5-6 patients in a medical surgical unit with a focus on cardiovascular.
  • Initiated admissions, discharges, and educated patients on home medication administration and follow-up education on post-op care.
  • Responsible for administration of medications (IM, IV, PO), management of NG tubes, chest tubes, colostomies, urostomy, wound vacs, and heparin drips.


Registered Nurse - Burn ICU

Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collaborate and work efficiently within an interdisciplinary team providing nursing care for 1 to 2 intensive care patients.
  • Experience with a diverse patient population from the chronically to acutely ill patients, both adult and pediatric
  • Responsible for ventilator-assisted patients, titrating drips, following electrolyte protocols, and managing all invasive lines.
  • Administering sedation and pain medications consciously to patients undergoing wound care, dressing changes, and minor bedside procedures, as well as recovering patients returning from surgery.
  • Proficient with Acute Burn Life Support algorithm and interpretation.

Education

Master of Nursing -

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Family and Child Science

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2019

Skills

  • Epic EMR
  • Cerner
  • Critical Thinking
  • Airway protection and management
  • Complex Problem-solving

Accomplishments

Daisy Award nomination- October 2024

Certifications And Licensure

  • Registered Nurse, 02/01/22
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 10/2026
  • Basic Life Support, 03/2027

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

LCMC Tuoro Infirmary and University Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse-Burn/Trauma ICU

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
03.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Float

Piedmont Augusta Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical/Telemetry

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical/Telemetry

IU Health Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse - Burn ICU

Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Family and Child Science

Florida State University

Master of Nursing -

Emory University

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