Lori Schacht
Rochester
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Mayo Clinic, excelling in staff leadership and quality improvement. Expert in budget planning and clinical supervision, I enhanced patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and fostered a collaborative environment, significantly boosting staff engagement and satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Mayo Clinic
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with medical standards.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Managed budgeting processes, optimizing resource allocation for departmental needs and efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design patient-centered care plans, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement, driving operational excellence within the unit.
- Led initiatives to increase staff engagement and satisfaction, fostering a positive work environment and teamwork.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support professional development of nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Minneapolis, MN
2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for continuity of care.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Mentored new nurses, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and support.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores significantly.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Arts -
Augsburg
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Clinical supervision
- Staff development
- Conflict management
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Budget planning
- Emergency response
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Mayo Clinic
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
2023 - Current
Master of Arts -
Augsburg