CATHERINE S. SCOTT
Loveland,Ohio
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager possessing over seven years of direct patient care experience, with a dedication to better patient outcomes. Proves to work well under pressure and have a passion for serving the community and patient population. Devoted worker and team player who exemplifies excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Works effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians, and administrators to address patient needs and provide individualized patient centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Jewish Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications, and changes.
- Evaluated individualized healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient and family questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Registered Nurse
The Jewish Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Attend monthly “Save Our Skin” meetings, conducting monthly prevalence surveys
- Attend monthly Unit Based Council meetings, suggesting/implementing ways to improve patient outcomes and unit performance
Patient Care Assistant
University of Louisville Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Assist nurses and doctors in pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative, and emergent patient care
- Help provide a clean and safe environment in patient rooms
- Provide thoughtful postmortem care maintaining respect and dignity for the deceased
- Train new hires in mastering daily tasks as well as responding appropriately in emergency situations
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded EKG, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
- Aided physicians and nurses with wound care and patient assessments.
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Critical Care, Float Pool - night shift (200 hrs)
- Monitor, assess, and care for critically ill patients under supervision of preceptor
- Document data related to patient care
- Give and explain medications
- Give and receive report on patients
- Volunteer
Student Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2019
- Telemetry Step-Down, Float Pool (168 hrs)
- Monitor and care for telemetry patients under supervision of preceptor
- Perform procedures such as foley insertions, IV insertions, wound care, etc
- Give medications/educate patient and family on medication uses/side effects
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data, possessing experience with both Cerner and Epic charting platforms.
Volunteer
University of Louisville Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2017
- Pre-operation Unit
- Gather patient belongings and supplies to assist PCA’s
- Print and file paperwork
- Organize and clean equipment
- Place patients on monitors
- Assist in patient care/hygiene
- Surgery on Sunday — Louisville Jun
- 2017
- Volunteer to assist UofL Hospital in providing free outpatient procedures
- Retrieve and gather correct supplies for pre-procedure and intra-procedure
- Place patients on monitors
- Assist patients in getting undressed/redressed
- Transport patients to their ride home
- Clean equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2020
Skills
- Professional Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Managing Deadlines
- Equitable Healthcare Delivery
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Care Plan Development
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award - providing compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Jewish Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Jewish Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Volunteer
University of Louisville Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2017
Patient Care Assistant
University of Louisville Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2020
Student Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
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