Camron Scott, MS, BSN, RN

Summary of Contributions:

• Based in the Pediatric Brain Center, specializing in epilepsy patients receiving care in the UCSF Pediatric Epilepsy Center of Excellence.
• Delivered high-quality care through patient triage, individualized care planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address complex medical needs.

Key Achievements:

Clinical Excellence and Patient Care :

• Conducted comprehensive patient triage and assessments of physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status to prioritize care and ensure timely interventions.
• Improved seizure action plan completion for patients by 50% and reduced processing time by 90% by integrating them into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Provided direct patient care, including administering treatments, monitoring progress, and educating patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and home care.
• Assisted with Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) interrogations and battery checks to ensure device functionality and patient safety.
• Facilitated discharge teaching and coordination from the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), ensuring smooth transitions for patients receiving specialty medications.
• Monitored patient conditions, reactions to treatments, and medications, carefully documenting findings to ensure continuity of care.

Leadership and Workflow Optimization :

• Served as Charge RN, effectively creating and managing RN assignments to ensure smooth operations and optimal patient care delivery.
• Optimized clinical workflows by creating standardized templates in the Epic EHR system, improving efficiency and patient care.
• Created a standardized workflow for medication refill processing as part of the UCSF Nursing Informatics Champion Program, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

Training and Staff Development :

• Provided comprehensive orientation and training to new staff as a dedicated nurse preceptor, promoting professional development and successful team integration.
• Led the department Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, facilitating initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Contributed to the Ambulatory Clinical Orientation APeX (Epic) Curriculum Workgroup, developing training for in-basket management for ambulatory nurses.

Strategic Planning and Retention :

• Led strategic planning committee for nursing services, prioritizing leadership development and RN workforce retention. This committee implemented initiatives to create a supportive work environment, enhance employee satisfaction, and drive long-term retention outcomes.
• Collaborated with HR to analyze RN hiring, promotion, and turnover data, and implemented exit interview surveys to guide retention strategies.

Collaboration and COVID-19 Support :

• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and clinic staff to address patient needs, deliver evidence-based care, and manage rapidly changing conditions.
• Supported clinic operations during the COVID-19 pandemic by administering tests, obtaining vital signs, and rooming patients to maintain efficiency and safety.

Professional Recognition :

• Promoted to Clinical Nurse III within 1.5 years for significant contributions to clinical workflows and patient care.
• Achieved Qualified Bilingual Staff status by successfully testing for Spanish fluency, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Committee Participation and Quality Improvement :

• Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice projects.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to enhance nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.

• Provided ambulatory and inpatient nursing care to pediatric patients diagnosed with intractable epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
• Delivered direct patient care on neurosurgical, general surgical, trauma, and neurology units, including the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), ensuring adherence to trauma protocols and high standards of care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing patients recovering from diverse medical and surgical procedures, including implementing unit policies for patients with eating disorders to ensure safety and promote positive outcomes.
• Administered medications, treatments, and IV therapy while monitoring responses, and documented care, discharge instructions, and follow-up plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.

• Delivered high-quality inpatient nursing care to pediatric surgical patients for services including posterior spinal fusion, bladder augmentation, ENT surgery, bladder exstrophy, and orthopedics.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and monitored patient responses while documenting care and outcomes using EPIC.
• Implemented both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to manage pain relief and sedation effectively.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures, monitored chest tubes, and conducted thorough condition assessments through vital sign monitoring.
• Delivered emergency care, including BLS, PALS, and other stabilizing interventions, while managing patient admissions and triaging based on acuity.
• Educated patients and families on surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Managed a caseload of up to four patients, providing bedside care, IV therapy, wound care, and other treatments.
• Advocated for patient health, safety, and rights while delivering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations.