Laura Kutscher
LPN
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 15+ years experience, with long-term care facilities. My passion is working with Dementia / Altzheimers residents. Combined with my experience, knowledge, and empathy I know I would be a great asset to your facility.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
- Enhanced patient care by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to maintain optimal patient health during treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
Traveling LPN, Charge and Medication nurse
LRS Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Agency LPN, Charge and Medication nurse
Shiftmed
10.2022 - 01.2023
Staff LPN, Charge and Medication nurse
Center of Schenectady
10.2020 - 05.2022
Education
Medical billing and Administrative Assistant Program -
01.2005
Practical Nurse Program -
01.1991
Skills
- Supervision of nursing assistant staff
- Geriatric care speciality with patients with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Activities of daily living
- Infection control
- Administer prescribed medications, follow/create treatment plans
- Wound care, prevention and treatment
- Record keeping (manual, electronic Sigmacare and PointClick)
- Diabetic management including Glucose monitoring
- Admissions
- Palliative care
- Working together as a team with all departments to ensure a safe positive home for our long-term residents This is very important to me We are working for them in their home
- Infection Control
- Professionalism
- Stress Management
- Time Management
- Medical Terminology
- Problem Solving
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- End-of-Life Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Pain Management
- Patient Assessment
- Electronic Health Records
- Nursing Documentation
- Ethical Practice
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Triage
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
Certification
- Medical Billing
- Medical Secretary
- LPN, 218126-01, New York
- LPN, 5253493, Florida
Cpr Certification
Current
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
Traveling LPN, Charge and Medication nurse - LRS Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Agency LPN, Charge and Medication nurse - Shiftmed
10.2022 - 01.2023
Staff LPN, Charge and Medication nurse - Center of Schenectady
10.2020 - 05.2022
LPN Charge Nurse - Baptist Health Medical Center
BOCES - Medical billing and Administrative Assistant Program,
Questar BOCES - Practical Nurse Program,