Cynthia M. Scott
Reno
Summary
Highly motivated, focused and hard working tenured nursing professional with an expertise in oncology, palliative care, home care, and hospice to include operations, program development, metrics and leadership. Adept at difficult discussions, patient and family communication, multi-tasking and critical thinking. Thrive in fast-paced environments; enjoy complex problem solving, and helping others achieve their goals. Works well within both an interdisciplinary team and independently. Consistently go above and beyond for patients, families, and peers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medications, and hospice services.
- Monitored patient progress and documented changes in condition to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
Hospice and Palliative Care Case Manager
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
08.2023 - Current
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives on behalf of HPM, including data collection, interpretation, and reporting on monthly and quarterly basis
- Coordinate care hospice across the healthcare system to ensure optimal outcomes for Veterans
- Actively participate in case conference of those needing special attention or with unique social situations
- Complex problem solving for difficult/unique cases
- Primary nursing educator across the health system for palliative care, hospice and end of life care
- Develop and maintained community relationships to best serve our Veteran population
Palliative Care Clinical Supervisor
Renown Health
05.2015 - 08.2023
- Assist with ongoing program development, quality and process improvement
- Management of all data for Palliative Care, including monthly and annual reports, quarterly and annual reports to support the Palliative Care program and Cancer Committee
- Assisting with devising and updating policies annually
- Supervise team of 7 RNs, chaplain, and SW
- Conducting in depth physical, psychological, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments of patients and families
- Participating in, advocating for, and implementing appropriate pain/symptom management strategies
- Assisting physicians and social workers with collaboration and carrying out patient goals/plan of care, including discharge planning for home health, outpatient PC, hospice and much more
- Expert in difficult discussions with patient/families
Oncology- Clinical Supervisor/Staff RN
Renown Health
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Charge nurse/Supervisor duties including mentoring new staff/residents, troubleshooting issues, completing the shift paperwork/staffing duties, striving to uphold unit and hospital policies in a collaborative and smooth functioning manner, scheduling, maintaining/utilizing administrative systems, staff annual reviews, and close collaboration with unit leaders
- Conducting thorough physical, psychological, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments
- Chemotherapy administration with safe handling and close monitoring for adverse reactions
- Critical thinking, close monitoring, and providing interventions with patients with severe blood disorders
- Extensive education with patients and families
Staff RN II/Charge RN/Chemotherapy RN
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Overseeing staff and unit functions for a specified shift
- Uphold and maintain all unit policies and procedures
- Assist staff and physicians with any issues, questions, or problems that arise
- Act as a liaison when possible to ensure the unit functions as smoothly as possible
- Conducting thorough physical, psychological, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments
- Collaborating with all healthcare team members to provide culturally competent nursing care
Staff RN- Per Diem
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Medical/Surgical RN duties included, but not limited to:
- Conducting thorough physical, psychological, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments
- Managing and directing nursing care activities for entire length of patient stay
- Collaborating with all healthcare team members to provide culturally competent nursing care
Education
Masters of Science - Palliative Care and Hospice in Administration, Leadership, and Program Development
University Of Maryland
Baltimore, MD08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Hayward, CA12.2010
Skills
- Strong Development and Leadership Skills
- Ability To Multitask
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Computer/EMR Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Goal Driven
- Home care management
- Advanced care planning
- Patient/Family Education
Certification
- Nevada RN License #RN74300- Expires December 2026
- Nevada Notary Commission No. 21-0561-02- Expires December 2025
- CHPN- Expires December 2026
- ONC- 2012-2018; lapsed due to lack of chemo administration
- BLS- Expires August 2026
- ELNEC - Adult/Geriatric/Veteran
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
06.2025 - Current
Hospice and Palliative Care Case Manager
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
08.2023 - Current
Palliative Care Clinical Supervisor
Renown Health
05.2015 - 08.2023
Oncology- Clinical Supervisor/Staff RN
Renown Health
04.2013 - 05.2015
Staff RN II/Charge RN/Chemotherapy RN
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 04.2013
Staff RN- Per Diem
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Masters of Science - Palliative Care and Hospice in Administration, Leadership, and Program Development
University Of Maryland
Awards
VA Employee of the Month-December 2024
Daisy Award- 2023
Nevada HHPNA Education Scholarship- Masters Level 2019
JoAnne Gould Oncology Scholarship Recipient- 2018
Hospital Association Award Winner- September 2015