Lori Slyh, BSN, RN
Lewis Center,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Home Health Nurse committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in home environments. Expertise in IV infusions, PICC lines, peripheral lines, ports, midline catheters, central venous catheters, and tunneled central lines that support improved patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, organization, and critical thinking, ensuring collaboration and continuity of care across healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Home Health Nurse
Synergy Medical Staffing
White River Junction, VT
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and home care practices.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Performed Start of Cares, Recertifications, Resumption of Cares, Revisits and Discharges per OASIS guidelines.
Travel Home Health Nurse
AYA Healthcare
Rockland, ME
09.2024 - 03.2025
- OASIS documentation using EPIC charting.
- Skilled nursing, including lab draws, PICC line care, central line care, wound care, Foley care, Pleurex drain, JP drains, and feeding tube care.
- Patient education on disease management, home safety, and medication purpose, timing, dosing, and side effects.
- Drove over 100 miles daily for patient care for rural populations.
- Traveled to patients' homes located in remote areas to provide skilled nursing duties.
- Utilized OASIS and EPIC charting.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide optimal care.
Home Health Infusion Nurse
OhioHealth Home Care
Lewis Center, OH
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Case managed, OASIS.
- Taught patients how to administer IV infusions, perform wound care, understand medication purpose and timing, recognize disease processes, and identify signs and symptoms of infection.
- Skilled nursing including lab draws, PICC line care, midline care, central line care, wound care, pleurex drain, foley Catheter, and ostomy care,
Travel Home Health Infusion Nurse
Titan Medical Group
Columbus, OH
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Skilled nursing included lab draws, PICC line care, midline care, central line care, wound care, Foley care, ostomy care, JP drains, and feeding tubes.
- Educated patient and family members on disease management, home safety, medication purpose, timing, dosing, and side effects for independence.
- Communicated effectively with home health team and physicians.
Home Health Nurse
Mount Carmel Home Care
Westerville, USA
05.2015 - 07.2020
- Skilled nursing included drawing labs, PICC line care, wound care, placement of wound vacs, injections, infusions, Foley catheter management, and trach care.
- Educated patient and caregivers to maximize care and patient independence.
- Specialized in OASIS using Home Care Home base charting.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Columbus01.2012
Associates of Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH12-1999
Skills
- IV therapy
- OASIS documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Case management
- Catheter and ostomy care
- Pain management
- Chronic disease management
- Infection control and management
- Post surgical care
- Skilled nursing visits
- Use of electronic medical records (EPIC, Home Care Home Base)
References
Available Upon Request
Qualifications - Expertise
- Communication
- Compassion
- Case Management
- Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking
- Infusions
- Wound Care
Timeline
Travel Home Health Nurse
Synergy Medical Staffing
03.2025 - Current
Travel Home Health Nurse
AYA Healthcare
09.2024 - 03.2025
Home Health Infusion Nurse
OhioHealth Home Care
10.2020 - 09.2024
Travel Home Health Infusion Nurse
Titan Medical Group
08.2020 - 10.2020
Home Health Nurse
Mount Carmel Home Care
05.2015 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
The Ohio State University