Victoria Scruggs
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 22 years of experience in patient care, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently transitioning to a Registered Nurse (RN) role, bringing extensive hands-on clinical experience and a strong foundation in evidence-based practice. Passionate about providing high-quality patient-centered care and committed to advancing in the nursing profession. Looking to obtain a job as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, Emergency Room, Home Health, Ambulatory Care, Leadership, Risk Management, Case Management, or Public Health Nursing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Manager RN OB/GYN / Birth Center
Genesis Birth Concepts
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the practice, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care
- Managed administrative and financial tasks, including billing, scheduling, and compliance with healthcare regulations
- Supervised and trained staff to enhance productivity and maintain a positive work environment
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to optimize service delivery and practice growth
- Addressed patient concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating empathy and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Evaluated practice workflows regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes efficiently.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and best practices.
- Enhanced staff productivity by providing comprehensive training programs and regular performance evaluations.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements for medical supplies.
Staff LPN OB/GYN
Kaiser Permanente
04.2012 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Kaiser Permanente OB/GYN
- Record vital signs
- Administer medication via oral or injection route
- Initiate IVs
- Prepare the exam room for the examination
- Assist Physicians with procedures such as colposcopy, surgical incision, Insertion or removal of IUD's Nexplanon, vulvar biopsy, and endometrial biopsy
- Place the patient on the monitor for a nonstress test under the supervision of a Physician or RN
- Assist with message management by calling patients with orders from the provider
- Perform urinalysis and pregnancy test in the office
- Review patient history and document using the Epic system
- Lead team huddles and attend monthly unit-based team meetings
- Insulin teaching
- Unit base co-lead
- Safety champion
- Remote monitor teaching
- Monthly huddles
- Assist with making schedules for staff on the module
- Assist with ordering supplies for the off
- Participated in team-building activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
- Floated to internal medicine
Staff Nurse
Atlanta Staffing and Global Agencies
12.2006 - 01.2023
- Travel to Men's State Prisons and perform duties
- Pill Call
- Treatment Room Infirmary
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Nurse PRN
Children Health Care of Atlanta
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepare exam rooms
- Vital signs for newborns – 18 years of age
- Bilirubin screenings
- Hearing and vision screening
- Administer vaccines via oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes
- Document using the Cerner system
LPN schools nurse
Health Care Staffing
09.2008 - 01.2012
- Administer medication to school-age children by mouth or via Inhaler
- Administer First Aid treatment
- Review Immunization records
- Assess and report any communicable disease
- Document and report findings of Abuse
- Maintained accurate medical records for all students, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Delivered relevant training sessions to faculty and staff on topics such as first aid, CPR, and common childhood illnesses.
- Enhanced school-wide awareness of allergy management by conducting informative workshops and providing comprehensive educational materials.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for parents seeking guidance on their child''s immunization status or other pertinent health information.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to accommodate students'' special needs and promote a healthy learning environment.
- Improved infection control measures within the school setting through regular hand hygiene education campaigns.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
Procedure / PACU Nurse
Atlanta Endoscope Center
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Admission for the procedure
- Start IV's
- Assist Physicians in the procedure room with colonoscopies
- Transport the patient to the recovery area and give a report
- Monitor the patient in the Recovery Room
- Check vital signs
- Give Discharge instructions
- Make pre-calls and post-calls to patients
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse
Trinity Medical
12.2005 - 01.2006
- Admit patients
- Head-to-toe assessments
- Chart vital signs
- Start IVs
- Wound care
- Monitor Blood sugars
- Administer medications
Staff Nurse
Medical People Agency
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Travel to various facilities
- Perform duties for Home Health
- Hospice
- Nursing home
- Men's Correctional
Charge Nurse Dementia unit
Mount Royal Towers
10.2003 - 01.2005
- Chart
- Admit patient
- Audit medication mar
- Check vital signs
- Assist with baths
- Body audit
- Wound care
- Order Medications
- Administer medications
- Check Blood sugar
- Take orders off charts
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Staff Nurse LPN
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2000 - 07.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO11-2025
Associate of Nursing Degree -
Hope College of Arts & Science
04.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Lawson State Community College
05.2001
Certification
- Instructor Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Expiration date 1/2027
- NRP expiration date 9/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse Multistate licensure GA Expiration date 3/2025
- Registered Nurse Multistate licensure GA Expiration date 2/2027
- Registered Nurse Florida single state 7/2026
Timeline
Practice Manager RN OB/GYN / Birth Center
Genesis Birth Concepts
05.2024 - Current
Staff LPN OB/GYN
Kaiser Permanente
04.2012 - 05.2024
Staff Nurse PRN
Children Health Care of Atlanta
01.2011 - 01.2012
LPN schools nurse
Health Care Staffing
09.2008 - 01.2012
Procedure / PACU Nurse
Atlanta Endoscope Center
08.2007 - 05.2008
Staff Nurse
Atlanta Staffing and Global Agencies
12.2006 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse
Trinity Medical
12.2005 - 01.2006
Charge Nurse Dementia unit
Mount Royal Towers
10.2003 - 01.2005
Staff Nurse
Medical People Agency
08.2003 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse LPN
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2000 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Nursing Degree -
Hope College of Arts & Science
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Management
Colorado Technical University
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Lawson State Community College
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