Lori Ann McKenna, MSN, APRN, CPNP
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Department of Anesthesia
- lori.mckenna@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
I’m an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specializing in pain management and pediatric palliative care. Should your child need this type of care, a palliative care referral can be initiated by any care team member — parent, nurse, child life specialist, provider or therapist.
Caring for children with life-threatening conditions has been a passion of mine since my youth. I incorporate mind, body and spirit into the care I provide to my patients and their families. Bringing joy, quality of life and improved function is my core focus.
I am honored to have been nominated for a Carol McKenzie Award for Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing (2015) and a University of Cincinnati TORCH Award for Excellence in Nursing (2021).
When I’m not working, I like to run, hike and travel. I also enjoy volunteering with Make-A-Wish and my kids’ sports and school activities.
MSN: University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, OH, 2003.
Certification: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (by PNCB), 2003; Certified Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (by PNCB), 2007; Certified Pain Management Nurse (by ANCC), 2007; Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 1996; Certificate of Authority from Ohio Board of Nursing, 2003.
Interests
Optimizing pediatric pain management
Services and Specialties
Palliative Care, Anesthesia
Interests
Nursing assessment of pediatric pain in verbal and nonverbal children
Insurance Information
Cincinnati Children's strives to accept a wide variety of health plans. Please contact your health insurance carrier to verify coverage for your specific benefit plan.
Publications
Increasing Activities of Daily Living Is as Easy as 1-2-3. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 2016; 33:345-352.
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