Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certified Dementia Provider
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Stephanie Kuck

Monroe,IN

Summary

Compassionate RN Unit Manager with extensive experience at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living, excelling in care plan development and nursing staff leadership. Skilled in clinical decision-making and committed to quality improvement in geriatric care settings. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

RN- Unit Manager

Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living
02.2021 - Current
  • Managed residents and staff of 60-bed assisted living facility.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated residents, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep resident charts updated.
  • Evaluated resident histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Handled complaints from residents and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, QMAs, CNAs and support staff.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with assisted living staff, residents, and families to assess and meet individual needs.

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Adams Medical Group
02.2016 - 02.2021
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff offices and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and completing prior authorizations for insurance companies.

LPN Office Nurse

Adams Medical Group-Monroe
05.2013 - 02.2016
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
  • Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
  • Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
  • Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

LPN Office Nurse

Robert E. Judge, MD
04.2002 - 05.2013
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Managed and ordered medical supplies, injectable medications, and vaccines for the practice.

LPN

Lutheran Hospital
10.2001 - 04.2002
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
05-2023

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
08-2001

Skills

  • Clinical decision-making
  • Basic life support and first aid certification
  • Geriatric care
  • Quality improvement
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Vaccine administration
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Chart updating
  • Care plan development
  • Long-term care
  • Medical office administration
  • ADL assistance

Certified Dementia Provider

Certification class completed through NCCDP for providing proper care for dementia residents.

Timeline

RN- Unit Manager

Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living
02.2021 - Current

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Adams Medical Group
02.2016 - 02.2021

LPN Office Nurse

Adams Medical Group-Monroe
05.2013 - 02.2016

LPN Office Nurse

Robert E. Judge, MD
04.2002 - 05.2013

LPN

Lutheran Hospital
10.2001 - 04.2002

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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