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RegisteredNurse

Petula Scott

Georgetown, Guyana

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a robust background in direct patient care, emergency triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong ability to foster meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful demeanor, and exceptional customer service. Committed to delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Enmore Regional Hospital
07.2025 - Current

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs and document.

• Administer medications, IV therapy and treatment in line with physician orders.

• Conduct ward rounds, rapport, taking and handing over of unit.

• Insertion of Nasogastric tubes, Foley's catheter as prescribed by physician.

• Collection and safe transport of urine samples as ordered.

• Provide bedside nursing care, assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, mobility and nutrition.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, quality patient care.

• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans and post-discharge instructions.

• Uphold infection control standards by maintaining a sterile and safe environment.

• Operate and monitor medical equipment, including ventilators, EKGs and specialized devices.

• Respond to emergencies, perform CPR and manage acute medical situations promptly.

• Supervise junior nursing staff, delegating tasks and providing guidance.

• Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and

individual needs.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing

compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed

physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new

nursing staff members, contributing to a positive

work environment and high-quality patient care.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound

management, discharge plan objectives, safe

medication use, and disease management.

• Performed frequent checks on life support

equipment and made necessary adjustments to

preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Document all patient interactions, interventions and

outcomes accurately in electronic health records.

• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during

their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient records.

  • Documentation.

Registered Nurse

Betterhope Health Centre
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Conduct physical examination to assess patient health needs and problems approximately 50 patients per day.
  • Assessed incoming trauma victims for immediate life-saving measures.
  • Triage patients based on level of injury and provide
    skilled, timely and emergency response to such
    patients.
  • Provide emergency care, basic first aid such as
    hemorrhage control, bandaging, immobilization and
    hypoperfusion to individuals in need of medical care
    until arrival of ambulance.
  • Promote and restore patient health by developing day to day management and long term planning of patient care
  • Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
  • Administer medication via oral, intramuscular and intravenous injections and monitor responses
  • Set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing conditions
  • Managing nursing staff ensuring all task set are completed
  • Educate patients and community members routinely
  • Conduct weekly evaluation on nurse’s performance
  • Performing wound care
  • Performing medical procedures as needed
  • Operating and monitoring medical equipment
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
  • Promotes patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching and counseling patients, friends, and family to reinforce their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills
  • Educate and train new team members including nursing students
  • Complete monthly reports on vaccination, chronic disease, antenatal, family planning and other clinics for senior management
  • Maintains nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports, identifying trends, anticipating needed supplies, and approving requisitions and cost allocations
  • Maintain quality assurance of nursing documentation and client records
  • Administer and manage infant and children vaccines effectively.
  • Schedule and conduct monthly meetings with staff.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations, and by calling for assistance from other health care professionals
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies
  • Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and participating in team problem-solving methods.
  • Complete weekly and monthly reports.

Registered Nurse

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
01.2023 - 12.2024

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs and document.

• Administer medications, IV therapy and treatment in line with physician orders.

• Conduct ward rounds, rapport, taking and handing over of unit.

• Insertion of Nasogastric tubes, Foley's catheter as prescribed by physician.

• Collection and safe transport of urine samples as ordered.

• Provide bedside nursing care, assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, mobility and nutrition.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, quality patient care.

• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans and post-discharge instructions.

• Uphold infection control standards by maintaining a sterile and safe environment.

• Operate and monitor medical equipment, including ventilators, EKGs and specialized devices.

• Respond to emergencies, perform CPR and manage acute medical situations promptly.

• Supervise junior nursing staff, delegating tasks and providing guidance.

• Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and

individual needs.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing

compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed

physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new

nursing staff members, contributing to a positive

work environment and high-quality patient care.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound

management, discharge plan objectives, safe

medication use, and disease management.

• Performed frequent checks on life support

equipment and made necessary adjustments to

preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Document all patient interactions, interventions and

outcomes accurately in electronic health records.

• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during

their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient records.

  • Documentation.

Registered Nurse

Infectious Disease Hospital/ Health Emergency Op
01.2020 - 12.2022


  • Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Perform frequent assessments of COVID-19 patients, monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and respiratory status and observe for signs of deterioration.
  • Administering Treatments: Administer medications, oxygen therapy and other treatments as prescribed by Physician for COVID-19 patients.
  • Isolation Protocols: Strictly adhere to isolation and PPE protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure safety for patients, staff and oneself.
  • Ventilator Management: monitor patients on ventilators, including managing ventilator settings and performing respiratory care interventions.
  • Patient Education: Educate patients and families (remotely, as needed) about COVID-19, symptoms, self-care and prevention.

Infection Control: Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation practices, dispose of biohazard materials safely and comply with all hospital infection control measures.

  • Emergency Response: Respond quickly to emergency situations, providing advanced life support, resuscitation and coordination with the rapid response team.

Documentation: Keep accurate records of patient assessments, treatments and changes in condition in electronic health records.

Collaborative Care: Work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive COVID-19 patient care.

Supportive Care: Assist with essential activities, including nutrition, hydration and hygiene to ensure holistic patient support.


Health Emergency Operation Centre

  • Assessed incoming trauma victims quickly for
    immediate life-saving measures.
  • Triage patients based on level of injury and provide
    skilled, timely and emergency response to such
    patients.
  • Performing physical exams and health histories for patients, before making critical decisions
  • Administering medications and other personalized interventions for treatment
  • Coordinating patient care, in collaboration with other health care professionals
  • Collection of Covid-19 samples from patients and safe transport to laboratory for diagnostic testing
  • Evacuation of covid-19 positive patients from resident to covid-19 hospitals and isolation institutions
  • Uplifting covid-19 results from laboratory
  • Informing patients about their covid-19 status
  • Collecting kits and packaging for covid-19 testing
  • Educating schools and organizations about proper sanitization to reduce the spread of covid-19 infection
  • Training of nursing staff to perform covid-19 testing
  • Setting daily roster for nursing staff.
  • Ensuring procedures are completed daily by nursing staff
  • Stabilizing and monitoring patients' vital signs and progress
  • Explaining treatment and recovery plans to patients and family
  • Compilation and submission of daily reports to coordinator.

Registered Nurse

Georgetown Public Hospital/Beterverwagting Hc
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs and document.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Conduct ward rounds, rapport, taking and handing over of unit.
  • Insertion of Nasogastric tubes, Foley’s catheter as prescribed by physician.
  • Collection and safe transport of urine samples as ordered.
  • Provide bedside nursing care, assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, mobility and nutrition.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Education

Cummings Lodge Secondary

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) -

University of Guyana
10-2022

Georgetown School of Nursing
01-2018

Skills

  • Critical care proficiency
  • Infection management
  • Patient care management
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation
  • Patient Education
  • Wound management
  • Intravenous drug management
  • Team Management Skills
  • Communication and Leadership skills
  • Patient Management Skills
  • Trained in Covid-19 protocols
  • Health promotion strategies
  • Critical care nursing

Certification

  • Nursing Council Guyana - Licensed RN, 1326
  • Basic Life Support 2023
  • Mass Casualty Management 2022
  • Leadership & Management 2023

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Enmore Regional Hospital
07.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Betterhope Health Centre
01.2023 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
01.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Infectious Disease Hospital/ Health Emergency Op
01.2020 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

Georgetown Public Hospital/Beterverwagting Hc
12.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) -

University of Guyana

Georgetown School of Nursing

Cummings Lodge Secondary

Personal Information

Title: RN, BSN

Certifications

11-2023
Petula Scott