Dianna Kihnley
Shepherdsville,KY
Summary
Dynamic LPN with a proven track record at QCHC. Skilled in fostering patient trust and collaboration within healthcare teams, showcasing exceptional critical thinking and empathy. Smart Correctional Nurse gifted in delivering quality care and emotional support to patients in prisons. Highly astute with skills in assessing acute and chronic conditions. Known for successfully handling traumatic situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
QCHC
Shepherdsville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
LPN
UofL Health
Louisville, KY
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating efficient coordination of care for detox patients.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and their families, fostering open communication and enhancing overall satisfaction with the detox process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of medications used during the withdrawal management phase, adjusting dosages and types as necessary to best support patient recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and monitoring vital signs during detoxification process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients in detox.
- Served as an advocate for patient needs within the healthcare team, working collaboratively to address potential barriers to successful recovery.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on best practices related to caring for LPN Detox Nurse clients.
LPN
NuLease Medical Solutions
Louisville, KY
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations to maintain patient safety and stability during the detox process.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing detox protocols, suggesting improvements or modifications based on current evidence-based research and best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care for patients undergoing detoxification treatments.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings focused on evaluating patient progress towards established goals within the detox program.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery by fostering trust, open communication, and empathy with patients.
- Consistently maintained a high level of professional conduct and confidentiality while working with sensitive patient information.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
ATA College
Louisville, KY05.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Breathing Treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Response
- Inpatient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Behavioral assessment
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
LPN
QCHC
08.2023 - Current
LPN
UofL Health
09.2022 - 08.2023
LPN
NuLease Medical Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
ATA College