Lori Underwood
Laurelville,OH
Summary
Compassionate LPN known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, medication administration, and health education. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring optimal patient support and office workflow.
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
Logan Elm School District
Circleville, Ohio
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated in developing individualized education plans for students with special needs to support their learning goals.
- Provided one-on-one support to students during lessons and assessments.
- Administered assessments to determine students' academic performance levels.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Implemented students' individualized IEPs according to teachers' and administrators' guidance.
- Facilitated classroom management and instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Organized and led small group activities to enhance student engagement.
- Assisted with the organization and implementation of classroom projects and events.
- Maintained a safe and positive classroom environment for all learners.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies tailored for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
LPN Office Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, OH
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
- Assisted with patient assessments and documented vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient information.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient flow efficiently.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during visits.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Managed medications for multiple patients simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Administered prescribed medications timely while monitoring side effects or reactions.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Monitored any changes in the condition of the patient closely and reported it immediately.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances, and narcotics according to physician prescriptions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
LPN Field Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster
01.2002 - 01.2014
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Ensured compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, along with local, state, and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in both direct and indirect capacities.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
Education
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pickaway Ross Adult Vocational School
Chillicothe, OH 08.1999 - 06.2000
Logan Elm High School
Circleville, OhioSkills
Compassionate LPN delivering high productivity and efficiency in patient care management, medication administration, and health education Enhanced patient support and office workflow through strong communication, empathy, and time management Engaged Paraprofessional fostering student learning and well-being, effectively mediating conflicts to create a positive classroom environment
Compassionate LPN delivering high productivity and efficiency in patient care management, medication administration, and health education Enhanced patient support and office workflow through strong communication, empathy, and time management Engaged Paraprofessional fostering student learning and well-being, effectively mediating conflicts to create a positive classroom environment
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Logan Elm School District
12.2019 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2019
LPN Field Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2014
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pickaway Ross Adult Vocational School
08.1999 - 06.2000
Logan Elm High School