Ruby Scott
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Personable, tenacious and well-respected Registered Nurse with fourteen years of diverse experiences working in both public and private health care settings. I grasp new concepts quickly, and have an insatiable thirst for achieving excellence in my field. I am pursuing my NP at UBC in attempts improve patient health outcomes and experiences within Canada's health care system.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, BC
10.2020 - Current
- Recognized high acuity float, trauma and triage RN at BC’s leading accredited Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Float Nurse - Performs bedside care autonomously and as well as delegated tasks. Acts as patient advocate and demonstrates strong critical care nursing skills.
- Trauma Nurse - Elected leader, using effective communication to both direct nursing care, and collaborate with physicians caring for critically ill and trauma activation patients.
- Triage Nurse - First point of contact at Emergency entrance for all incoming patients/paramedics in a high-volume area. Accountable for rapid assessments to determine severity of illness/injury and sorting of patients in the department based on acuity.
- Adapts to rapidly changing situations, in a fast paced, high-turnover, heavily populated environment.
- Proficient understanding of all equipment within the department (e.g. Rapid Transfuser, IV Pumps, Pleurovac, Intraosseous, Bair Hugger, Cooling Blanket, Zoll Defibrillator, Lucas, Transvenous Pacing, Thorocotomy Trays etc).
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Paul's
Vancouver, BC
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Provide acute care to high-risk populations of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
- Confidently tests, maintains, trouble-shoots and executes all equipment used in a critical care setting.
- Perform organized rapid assessments and triage patient's appropriately based on nursing diagnoses.
- Assist in transitioning from paper document system to computer based charting.
- Awareness and management of patient flow within the department.
Reproductive Endocrinology Registered Nurse
Olive Fertility
Vancouver, BC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Patient care coordinator for all appointments, tests, education and teachings. Monitor and manage lab/imaging results, review protocols and procedures with clients.
- Procedural nurse assisting physicians and performing independent procedures such as embryo transfers, egg retrievals, paracentesis, ultrasounds.
- Enters data into electric medical records; communication using multiple modes of correspondence.
- Tracks menstrual cycles and identifies induction protocols at various reproductive stages.
Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, BC
05.2011 - 12.2014
- Adaptable to new assignments, often with short notification requiring flexibility and orientation to multiple hospital units.
- Provide care for patients in ICU step-down, urology,thoracic, burns/plastics, vascular, gastrointestinal, emergency room, orthopedics, and medical overflow.
- Thorough understanding of complex surgical procedures such as AAA repair, esophagectomy, graph/flap, colon resections, craniotomy, joint replacements, endarterectomy etc...
Preceptorship Nurse
BScN
04.2009 - 06.2009
- Completed a 6 week preceptorship in poorly funded public hospitals Namibia, Africa.
- Paediatrics, Neonatal, Labour and Delivery, and Surgical Units; community clinics.
Canada World Youth Exchange Participant
Government of Canada
09.2004 - 01.2005
- 12 week volunteering project for a Canadian non-profit organization.
- Travelled to communities rural Ontario and Tanzania.
- Life enriching experience developing leadership and communication in different countries.
- Culturally informative experience emphasizing social and economic determinants of health impacting health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Camosun College/University of Victoria
Victoria, BC05.2011
Advanced Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC06.2019
Trauma And Foundations -
Emergency Practice Interventions And Care
06.2020
Canadian Acuity Triage Score -
Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
06.2021
Indigenous Culture Safety - Indigenous Culture Safety
Vancouver Coastal Health
11.2022
Advanced Cardiac And Basic Life Support -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
12-2024
Certificate - Breastfeeding Course For Health Care Providers
Douglas College
New Westminster, None04-2014
Skills
- Experienced ED RN at BC's Level 1 Trauma Center, treating patients in urgent, emergent, and life-threatening situations
- Works efficiently in rapidly changing conditions, under high pressure demands
- Provides safe, competent, ethical, compassionate, and evidence- informed care
- Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration amongst interdisciplinary teams
- Critical thinker and problem-solver
- Hard-working, organized, and prioritizes pressing matters
- Committed to the health and well-being of patients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrates leadership and excellence when advocating for patient needs/outcomes
References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Paul's
01.2019 - 10.2020
Reproductive Endocrinology Registered Nurse
Olive Fertility
01.2015 - 01.2019
Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse
Royal Jubilee Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2014
Preceptorship Nurse
BScN
04.2009 - 06.2009
Canada World Youth Exchange Participant
Government of Canada
09.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Camosun College/University of Victoria
Advanced Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Trauma And Foundations -
Emergency Practice Interventions And Care
Canadian Acuity Triage Score -
Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
Indigenous Culture Safety - Indigenous Culture Safety
Vancouver Coastal Health
Advanced Cardiac And Basic Life Support -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Certificate - Breastfeeding Course For Health Care Providers
Douglas College