Lucinda Kline
Ferdinand,IN
Summary
Dedicated RN with a proven track record at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in discharge planning and geriatric care, I foster resilience in patients facing chronic illness while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
09.1977 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
RN
Scenic Hills Nursing Home
01.1990 - 06.1992
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Skilled Unit
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BSN
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08-2016
Associate of Science - ADN
University Of Evansville
Evansville, IN05-1984
LPN
New Albany, IN08-1977
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Community health
Timeline
RN
Scenic Hills Nursing Home
01.1990 - 06.1992
RN
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
09.1977 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - BSN
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - ADN
University Of Evansville
LPN
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