Lori Whitehead
Miamisburg,OH
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with experience across acute urgent care and primary care settings. Delivers evidence-based assessments, chronic disease management, and patient education. Coordinates treatment planning to support prevention, safety, and continuity of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Premier Health Family Care of Vandalia and Kettering Health Primary Care Xenia
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained 500 hours of hands-on clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings to develop practical skills in patient care.
- Performed comprehensive assessments across the lifespan, including wellness visits, acute care, and pediatric evaluations.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed medications and educated patients on disease processes and treatment adherence to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes through collaborative treatment strategies.
- Emphasized preventive care and health maintenance strategies.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Group
Centerville, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions, delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care with a focus on prevention and population health.
- Performs comprehensive histories and physical examinations; evaluates and interprets laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic data.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
- Monitors treatment effectiveness and adjusts plans based on clinical response and current guidelines.
- Coordinated care across interdisciplinary teams, facilitating timely specialty referrals to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provides patient and family education to support disease management and adherence.
- Utilized clinical guidelines and preventive care protocols, contributing to improved management of chronic diseases.
- Ensures accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintains adherence to quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and professionalism in routine and high-acuity situations, ensuring quality patient care.
- Document patient encounters, medication reconciliation, orders, and care plans using AthenaOne EHR with Ambient Notes; experience with Epic EHR.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
CareFirst Urgent Care
Kettering, OH
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Evaluated and treated patients across the lifespan in a high-volume urgent care setting.
- Managed urgent and emergent situations with timely clinical interventions to stabilize patients.
- Managed acute illnesses and injuries, including respiratory infections, musculoskeletal conditions, and minor procedures.
- Performed focused histories, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations for acute conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted labs, imaging, and point-of-care testing to guide treatment decisions.
- Delivered patient-centered care while upholding quality and safety standards.
- Ensured continuity of care through clear communication with patients and interdisciplinary team members.
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network
Kettering, OH
01.2014 - 08.2025
- Managed critically ill patients requiring advanced interventions, including CRRT, dialysis, chest tubes, and cardiac devices.
- Delivered care in high-acuity settings including ICU, ER, telemetry, and medical-surgical units.
- Coordinated care and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams as charge nurse, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses, fostering clinical competence and ensuring patient safety.
- Facilitated safe transitions of care through proactive discharge coordination, minimizing readmission risk.
- Provided patient and family education focused on disease management and discharge planning.
Manager of Acute Care Management
Kettering Health Network
Kettering, OH
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Reduced length of stay through effective discharge planning and utilization management, contributing to improved patient turnover.
- Led interdisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- Implemented process improvements that increased patient satisfaction and operational efficiency across departments.
- Supervised 35 nurses and social workers to enhance patient flow and care coordination, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Collaborated with payers to minimize avoidable hospital days.
Patient Care Technician and Unit Secretary
Kettering Health Network and Greenwood Manor ECF
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Delivered direct patient care and administrative support, enhancing patient comfort and operational efficiency in acute and long-term care settings.
- Monitored patient conditions, documented vital information, and coordinated care to ensure timely and effective treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted Kettering Health patients with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory testing.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Technology
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH05-2014
Skills
- Diagnostic analysis
- Medication administration
- Acute condition evaluation
- Chronic care
- Preventive care
- Care coordination
- EHR management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Patient education
Certification
Ohio Board of Nursing, APRN, CNP License #0038404 (2025-2030) | American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), RN License #403624 (2025-2027), DEA Registration Active, Certifications, ACLS, BLS, CPR, TNCC, DOT, BWC
AWARDS AND HONORS
DAISY Award Nominee | Unit Practice Council Chair
Affiliations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) | American Case Management Association (ACMA) | American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Group
08.2025 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
CareFirst Urgent Care
01.2025 - 08.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Premier Health Family Care of Vandalia and Kettering Health Primary Care Xenia
01.2024 - 08.2024
Manager of Acute Care Management
Kettering Health Network
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network
01.2014 - 08.2025
Patient Care Technician and Unit Secretary
Kettering Health Network and Greenwood Manor ECF
01.2003 - 01.2014
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Technology
Clark State Community College