Lori S. Koltenuk
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at UPMC University of Pittsburgh Physicians, specializing in sleep disorder management and telehealth services. Proven ability to prescribe effective treatments and educate patients, enhancing adherence and outcomes. Skilled in lab result interpretation and committed to collaborative care in outpatient settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
UPMC University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Pittsburgh
05.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for adult sleep medicine patient in outpatient and telehealth settings.
- Diagnose and manage sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnolence, and restless leg syndrome.
- Review test results from lab studies and sleep studies.
- Prescribe and manage medication and PAP therapies while monitoring treatment effectiveness and patient adherence.
- Collaborate with physicians, dentists, respiratory therapists, and durable medical equipment providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
UPMC Williamsport
Williamsport
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsibilities included in-person and telehealth clinic visits, management of medications, diagnosing and treatment of patient population, managing inbox, emails, and patient phone calls.
- Outpatient clinic for adult neurology patients.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
Hartford Healthcare
Hartford
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Admissions to and discharges from epilepsy monitoring unit, to include daily rounding medication adjustment and education.
- Responsibility includes management of: medications, inbox for patient emails and phone calls.
- Outpatient clinic for adult epilepsy.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Neurology
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Admissions and discharges from epilepsy monitoring unit.
- Outpatient Clinic for both epilepsy and general neurology patients. Patients include post-stroke discharge and headache.
- Communicate with patients via telephone and email.
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
10.2007 - 09.2018
- Managed patient care in anemia clinic, coordinating treatment plans and educating patients on disease management.
- Guided adult epilepsy patients through care continuum, facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients.
- Assisted in surgical procedures in operating room, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and supporting surgical team.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA05-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)
Salt Lake City, UT08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Studies/ Family Economics
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-1999
Skills
- Patient training
- Medication management
- Telehealth delivery
- Patient training
- Outpatient services
- Lab analysis
- Chronic disease management
Licensing And Certifications
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health, The University of the State of New York Education Department
- DEA license, current
- BLS, current
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
UPMC University of Pittsburgh Physicians
05.2024 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
UPMC Williamsport
07.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
Hartford Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Neurology
Geisinger Medical Center
09.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
10.2007 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology
Bloomsburg University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Studies/ Family Economics
University of Utah