Lindsey Kuhlman
Wilton Retirement Community
Oxford Junction
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) providing resident-centered care in a 34-bed long-term care unit. Administers medications to 10–34 residents per shift and wound treatments while completing focused physical and neurological assessments and escalating condition changes to RNs and physicians. Mentors nursing assistants, supports staffing coverage, and maintains accurate EMR documentation.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
2 Months- (Promoted progressively from Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medication Aide, and Certified Restorative Aide)
- Deliver high-quality nursing care for a 34-bed long-term care resident unit.
- Administer medications and specialized wound treatments in accordance with provider orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare teams.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Perform focused physical and neurological assessments, promptly identifying and communicating subtle changes in resident conditions to attending physicians and RNs.
- Supervised, mentored, and evaluated nursing assistants; led onboarding and clinical training for new staff.
- Coordinated daily and weekly staffing schedules to maintain optimal unit coverage and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain meticulous Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation, ensuring accuracy in treatment logs.
- Reinforced education to residents and families on diagnoses, prescribed medications, and long-term care goals with empathy.
Certified Medication Aide
- Administered medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored residents' health conditions and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance audits.
- Trained new staff on medication administration procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas for efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
Certified Nursing Restorative Aide
12 Years 9 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented restorative care plans, enhancing resident mobility and overall quality of life.
- Trained new staff on restorative practices and facility procedures, fostering team effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Honors: Kirkwood Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Wound care
Neurological assessment
IV therapy
Charge nurse duties
Medication reconciliation
Infection control
Fall prevention
Staff supervision
Shift scheduling
Electronic medical record documentation
Resident education
Care plan coordination
End-of-life care
Family communication
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – State of Iowa (Issued: June 2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- Certified Restorative Aide (RA)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Wilton Retirement Community
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Restorative Aide
Wilton Retirement Community
11.2013 - 2019Read More
Certified Medication Aide
Wilton Retirement Community
2019 - 06.2026Read More
Kirkwood Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing (ADN)
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Education & Credentials
Honors: Kirkwood Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Clinical Rotation Experience
- Telemetry Clinical Rotation — Mercy Medical Center & St. Luke's Hospital
- Conducted focused cardiovascular and respiratory assessments for high-acuity telemetry patients.
- Monitored continuous cardiac rhythms, identifying critical changes and alerting the healthcare team to required interventions.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based nursing care plans, practicing clinical prioritization and safe delegation.
- Surgical Specialty Unit Clinical Rotation— St. Luke's Hospital
- Perioperative Observation — University of Iowa Health Care
- Observed comprehensive nursing care across preoperative, intraoperative, PACU, and postoperative phases.
- Studied rigid adherence to sterile fields, anesthesia monitoring, and crucial surgical safety protocols (e.g., patient identification and surgical time-outs).