Arbroath care home nurse is named the best in the country
An Angus nurse has been named the best in the country after winning a national award from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
Lori Fisher, from Arbroath, was named Care Home Nurse of the Year for the exceptional care she gives to her residents.
Lori Fisher, service quality manager and Registered General Nurse (RGN) consistently makes a significant impact across her employer BCG’s care homes.
Having devoted her career to the care sector since the age of 16, Lori’s dedication and leadership have been widely recognised at a national level.
Lori’s win marks the second time a BCG nurse has taken home the coveted prize in the last three awards.
Given in recognition of excellence in Scottish nursing, the awards are regarded as a benchmark to celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and outstanding care delivered by teams and individuals throughout the country.
Lori was one of three finalists in the category - shortlisted from 100s of applicants - which spotlights those who have made an exceptional contribution to the well-being and quality of life of care home residents.
Lori was inspired to study nursing after joining BCG and has thrived within the profession, rising through a series of increasingly senior clinical and managerial positions.
Latterly, she took on the wider organisational role of operations support manager, before stepping into her current position as service quality manager, where she now influences standards across 24 homes.
Lori said: “Working in an underrepresented area of nursing comes with challenges, but it also brings purpose.
"I’m passionate about helping change perceptions and encouraging both newly qualified and experienced nurses to consider this truly rewarding profession.
“Most importantly, it’s about ensuring they are recognised for how inspiring they are.”
Karen Johnson, BCG managing director, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of Lori for bringing home this important award. She really does give this job everything and is highly-respected across every one of our homes.
"Lori is a superb ambassador for every BCG nurse, and for care home nurses across the country, who deliver exceptional care every day.”