Lori Scott
Noblesville
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, excelling in patient care and advocacy. Proven ability in medication administration and patient assessments, complemented by strong clinical judgment and compassionate support. Successfully trained staff and enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions, fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
05.2020 - 03.2025
- Dialysis incenter nurse from date of hire and then transitioned to the home therapy department after 3 years. I am trained in incenter dialysis, monitoring and creating care plans, CAPD, CCPD on the Liberty cycler and nxstage home dialysis. I am a CAP 2
- During my time in incenter dialysis, I worked closely with the PCTs, IDT, nurse practitioner and doctors to coordinate patient care and ensure dialysis prescriptions were accurate.
- Served ass access manager
- Intervened in patient emergencies
- Documented and charted accordingly
- During my time in home therapy, I worked with the local skilled nursing facility to train staff on CCPD dialysis, do patient admissions at said facility and coordinate care with the skilled nursing unit, and maintain proper record keeping.
- Performed patient trainings in office to prepare them to do their dialysis at home.
- Once a patient is transitioned home, managed their treatment and care remotely. Notifying MD when necessary of any issues or perceived problems
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
The Knolls of Oxford
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Served as the skin and fall reports manager ensuring all skin and fall reports were completely accurately
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OHSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Licensed RN
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
05.2020 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse Supervisor
The Knolls of Oxford
10.2017 - 03.2020
Hondros College of Nursing
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