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Lori Kush

Kingston , Pa,PA

Summary

Dedicated LPN with proven expertise in patient care and clinical decision-making honed at Maxim Healthcare. Excelled in delivering compassionate care and implementing effective infection control measures, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, adept at fostering trust through emotional support and meticulous attention to detail in medical documentation.

Personable and compassionate with deep understanding of patient care and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in administering medications and performing basic nursing duties. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.

Work History

LPN

Maxim Healthcare
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • 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.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - LPN

Fortis Institute
Scranton, PA
03.2012

Skills

    G-Tube experience

    Ureterostomy experience

    Dialysis experience

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Compassionate care
  • Nursing ethics
  • Disease prevention
  • Gastrointestinal care
  • Home healthcare
  • Neurological care
  • Behavioral health
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Clinical decision making
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Patient documention
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Physical assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication
  • Caregiving skills
  • EKG administration
  • Samples collection
  • Charting and recording

Timeline

LPN

Maxim Healthcare

Associate Degree In Nursing - LPN

Fortis Institute
Lori Kush