D. Scott Basham, ACNP, MSN, RNFA, CNOR
Nurse Practitioner
Areas of expertise – advanced nursing care for patients with spine disorders (herniated discs, back pain, trauma) and brain disorders (tumors, aneurysms, head injury); first assist in neurological surgery; preoperative physicals and testing; patient education; postoperative follow up
Dr. Bailey's Care Team
Dr. Nichols' Care Team
Dr. Skidmore's Care Team
Education
- Undergraduate: B.S., Nursing, Xavier University, Cincinnati, 1997
- Graduate: M.S., Adult Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Cincinnati, 2001
Certification
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Registered Nurse First Assistant
- Additional certifications: Ohio Paramedic Instructor, Basic Trauma Life Support Instructor, Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
Experience
- Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati: Nurse Practitioner, 2001-present
- University of Cincinnati: Adjunct Faculty, Department of Biology, 2002-present; Adjunct Faculty, Center for Prehospital Care, 1995-present
- The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati: Neurosurgical Nurse Clinician, 1992-2001; Director, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, 1989-1992; Cardiovascular Recovery Room Nurse, 1985-1989
- Hamilton County S.W.A.T. Team: Medic, 1995-2001
- Delhi Township Fire Department: Fire Fighter/Paramedic, 1991-2000
- U.S. Army Reserves: Retired Major
Professional memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- American Association of Operating Room Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society