Monique Scott

Level III-Level IV Registered Nurse (Clinical Ladder Advancement in 2022) | Charge Nurse

• Achieved advancement from Level III to Level IV Registered Nurse through the clinical ladder in 2022, demonstrating clinical expertise, professional growth, leadership, and commitment to nursing excellence.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care to postpartum patients, newborns, and families while managing diverse maternal-newborn populations with varying levels of acuity.
• Delivered evidence-based nursing care to postpartum patients, newborns, and families, effectively managing diverse maternal-newborn populations across varying acuity levels.
• Coordinate daily unit operations, including staffing assignments, patient flow, admissions, discharges, transfers, acuity evaluation, and resource allocation to promote safe patient care.
• Acted as clinical resource for nursing staff, providing real-time support, clinical guidance, and prioritization to enhance teamwork and accountability.
• Enhanced skills by cross-training in Women’s & Children’s Services to provide comprehensive support during staffing shortages., providing Stork RN support on Labor & Delivery and RN support in NICU when needed.
• Precept new graduate nurses, experienced nurses, and nursing students while supporting professional development and clinical competency.
• Provide staff education, competency validation, and support the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice.
• Created and enhanced mother/baby orientation resources to facilitate onboarding and support new staff integration.

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to post-operative cardiac patients, including CABG, valve surgery, heart catheterization, and telemetry patients, ensuring optimal recovery and monitoring.
• Responded effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize patients and enhance outcomes.
• Administered medications, monitored patient conditions, documented changes, and collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve patient health.

• Reviewed medical documentation, assigning ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Completed insurance verification, pre-certification, and authorization processes to facilitate timely patient care.
• Facilitated accurate medical billing and effective communication between clinical and administrative teams to enhance operational efficiency.