Adena Scott
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in steering teams, managing complex projects, and driving the achievement of strategic objectives. Expertise in developing efficient processes and maintaining high standards while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach that fosters teamwork and innovation, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Passionate about leveraging skills to create impactful solutions that enhance organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Specialist
Eskenazi Health
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Dialysis Technician
Optimal Dialysis
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Senior Patient Care Technician
Community Health Network
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Mental Health Clinician
St. Vincent Stress Center
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Behavioral Health Technician
Neuro Diagnostic Institute
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12-2028
Core 40 -
Shortridge High School
06.2018
Skills
- Crisis handling
- Activity monitoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Skill-building exercises
- Therapeutic communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient observation
- Suicide prevention
- Multitasking and organization
- Conflict de-escalation
Timeline
Support Specialist
Eskenazi Health
03.2024 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Optimal Dialysis
10.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Patient Care Technician
Community Health Network
02.2023 - 07.2023
Mental Health Clinician
St. Vincent Stress Center
04.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
08.2021 - 04.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
Neuro Diagnostic Institute
10.2019 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Core 40 -
Shortridge High School