John Kuehn
RN,CNOR,BSN, RNFA
Lake Charles,Louisiana
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), BSN, CNOR, RNFA with extensive experience of over 29 years in a high pressure surgical setting in addition to running clinics on non operative days and of course rounding on patients in the hospital. I helped Develop a pre-operative education program that improved patient anxiety and created a more supportive environment. Both in the OR setting and on the floor. Additionally, this streamlined surgical workflows with a team based environment , I Brought strong leadership and collaboration skills into the OR for the enhancement of patient care and safety in surgical practices. I was also involved in the code blue team in the hospital, telemetry and have always maintained my ACLS, PALS and of course BLS certifications
Overview
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RN,BSN,CNOR,RNFA
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CNOR
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ACLS
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BLS
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PALS
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical PNR
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Utilized Software and Software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
RNFA
Center for orthopedics/ Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
04.1999 - 09.2023
- RNFA, and on non surgical days we ran clinics at the office we also had a day surgery State of the art facility that we would do our out patient at the surgery center, rounded on patients in the hospital, I was a Team leader and had been there for almost 30 years so I was often utilized in training of new staff members. We also charted daily and took care of all the pre and post operative patients. We ran a very busy practice and had a strong hospital presence and typically saw 60+ patience a day, I strongly feel that I would be an asset to any team, whether it be in a surgical setting, hospital, setting, PACU, telemetry, are truly anywhere I am needed given the years of my experience.
RN,BSN,CNOR,RNFA
05.1984 - 09.2022
- Oversaw patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment, managing a team of 10 nursing staff to ensure optimal outcomes and safety for all patients.
- Developed and implemented a new pre-operative education program, which reduced patient anxiety and improved satisfaction scores by 30%, helping to foster a more welcoming atmosphere.
- Streamlined the surgical workflow by introducing a standardized checklist, resulting in a 20% decrease in surgery delays, which allowed for more efficient use of operating room time.
- Collaborated with surgeons to enhance post-operative protocols, leading to a 15% reduction in infection rates, significantly improving patient recovery experiences.
- Mentored nursing staff on the latest surgical techniques, which not only boosted team confidence but also improved overall care quality as reflected in patient feedback.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
05.1990
Played collegiate football, vice president of nursing academic club, leader in my graduating class.
Skills
- Surgical Safety Protocols Professional
- Pre-operative Education Professional
- Program Development Professional
- Workflow Optimization Professional
- Infection Control Practices Professional
- Surgical Technique Training Professional
Hobbies and Interests
Exploring distant lands, Running, Traveling with my wife around the world, Reading, Sports especially Running and Golf
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, RNFA
Strengths
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Mentorship
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical PNR - Lake Charles Memorial Health System
10.2023 - 10.2024
RNFA - Center for orthopedics/ Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
04.1999 - 09.2023
RN,BSN,CNOR,RNFA -
05.1984 - 09.2022
McNeese State University - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Nursing
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