Lyndie Scott

My job with Legacy Hospice consists of making face to face visits with patients to document status for admission and to certify that they are appropriate for admission to home hospice. My role also includes seeing patient during the recertification period to make sure they remain appropriate for continued home hospice care.

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribes and manages pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Provides medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• 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.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Caring for critically ill children and high risk surgery patients.