Emily Preston
Bel Aire,KS
Summary
Kansas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Intermediate Care and Medical-Surgical Units, as well as community health. Effective as a charge nurse and preceptor at guiding and uniting nursing teams towards achieving patient care goals and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on fostering professional growth and development with the main focus of safe, effective, and compassionate patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2017 - Current
- Serve as a charge nurse on multiple medical/surgical units including trauma/neuro, oncology, and general surgery as well as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations
- Administer scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections
- At one time, consistently assess and evaluate 6 to 7 patient’s health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement, and modify personalized care plans
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Sedgwick County Health Department
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Assessed nutritional and medical needs of WIC participants and provided individual and family nutrition education sessions
- Performed community outreach in order to increase the WIC caseload
- Maintained proficiency using laptops delivering customer-focused services based on ability
- Applied federal, state, and agency rules to certifications, nutrition services, and operations
- Collaborated with team members providing the most efficient and cost-effective services.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
Registered Nurse - Neuro Stepdown Unit
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City - Neuro Stepdown Unit
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Took patient vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight as well as documenting vital signs
- Assisted patients with eating, shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK04.2016
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Listening and communication
- Critical thinking
- Proven leadership
- IV management
- Clinical documentation including Epic, Cerner, and Meditech
Accomplishments
Daisy award nominee
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified December 2023
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified December 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sedgwick County Health Department
08.2017 - 05.2022
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi
04.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse - Neuro Stepdown Unit
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
07.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City - Neuro Stepdown Unit
05.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Wichita State University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Christian University
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