Lori Kuhn
Canton,OH
Summary
Experienced LPN skilled in clinical judgment, time management, and patient assessments. Known for collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to implement care plans that prioritize patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Summa Health System
Uniontown, OH
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to support care delivery.
- Scheduled patient appointments, ensuring efficient office operations.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Landing of Canton
Canton, OH
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Led emergency response efforts during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and effective outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Field Nurse
The Gables of Green
Uniontown, OH
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted assessments to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
LPN Field Nurse
The Homestead Assisted Living
Hartville, OH
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Altercare of Hartville
Hartville, OH
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Summa Health
Akron, OH
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
LPN Field Nurse
Summa Health
Akron, OH
12.2004 - 07.2012
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving workflow efficiency in electronic health records.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring appropriate resources and support were available.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
Education
LPN Diploma - LPN
Portage Lakes Career Center
North Canton, OH09-2004
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
North Canton, OH06-1997
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Compassion and empathy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Patient charting
- Patient positioning and transporting
- In-home care
- Nursing staff supervision
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Summa Health System
12.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Landing of Canton
06.2019 - 12.2021
LPN Field Nurse
The Gables of Green
11.2017 - 06.2019
LPN Field Nurse
The Homestead Assisted Living
01.2017 - 11.2017
LPN Field Nurse
Altercare of Hartville
07.2014 - 12.2016
LPN Field Nurse
Summa Health
07.2012 - 07.2014
LPN Field Nurse
Summa Health
12.2004 - 07.2012
LPN Diploma - LPN
Portage Lakes Career Center
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School