Randa Kuhl
Uniontown,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Summa Health System, recognized for exceptional skills in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication, demonstrating strong clinical judgment in diverse healthcare settings. Committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering teamwork and mentoring new staff, contributing to a dynamic healthcare environment. Dedicated healthcare professional with a solid background in patient care and medical support, known for collaborative efforts with medical teams to adapt to evolving patient needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Altercare of Hartville
Hartville, OH
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team competencies and patient care quality.
- Coordinated patient care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Monitored medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
Registered Nurse
Summa Health System-Akron City Campus
Akron, OH
09.2005 - 04.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing documentation
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Altercare of Hartville
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Summa Health System-Akron City Campus
09.2005 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron