Kasha Keys
Pearland,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20 years of experience in fast-paced clinic, hospital, and assisted living environments. Expertise in Neurology, Medical Surgical, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Internal Medicine, and Geriatrics. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health Care
02.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ProHealth Medical Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kelsey-Seybold
05.2024 - 01.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Reserve at Katy
09.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Oasis at Pearland
05.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Lev at Winchester
03.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Varco Hospice
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Houston TX
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to care protocols and improving patient outcomes in home care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient health status, providing timely updates to healthcare teams for informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing overall patient care and satisfaction.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Davita Dialysis
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Houston, TX
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated families on care plans and health management strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Imperial Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Lake Charles, LA
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to medical team for timely intervention.
- Provided compassionate care and support to pediatric patients and families, fostering trust and comfort during treatment.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Urology Associates
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Lake Charles, LA
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions, contributing to accurate health assessments and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans for children with special needs, enhancing their overall well-being.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Home Health Care 2000
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Lake Charles, LA
- Delivered compassionate care to pediatric patients in home health settings, enhancing their comfort and well-being.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Partnered with families to develop and implement individualized care plans, addressing specific patient needs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Urology Center of Southwest Louisiana
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided care in Lake Charles, LA
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to the medical team for timely interventions.
- Assisted children with daily living activities and personal care routines to promote comfort and independence.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Grand Cove Nursing Home
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Lake Charles, LA
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to children with complex medical needs, ensuring comfort and support.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southwest Center for Health Services
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Lake Charles, LA
- Conducted health assessments and monitored vital signs for patient stability.
- Administered medications to pediatric patients according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with families to provide education on care plans and procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Jennings American Legion Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Jennings, LA
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records, facilitating timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Sowela Community College
Lake Charles, LA 08.2005 - 05.2007
LaGrange Senior High School -
LaGrange Senior High School
Lake Charles, LA 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication administration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Nursing Team Leadership
- Patient Discharges
- Patient observation
- Patient instruction
- Patient data analysis
- Healthcare Quality Assurance
- Infection Prevention Strategies
- Trach and Ventilators
- IV fluid administration
- Starting IVs
- Drawing Blood
- Foley Care
- Insertion of Catheters
- Removing Catheters
- Suprapubic catheter change
- Complex Wound Care
- Urological Patient Care
- Chronic Pain Management
- Breathing Treatments
- Obtain, Record, and Monitor Patient Vital Signs
- Patient Health Education
- Care plan management
- Clinical Support Tasks
- EMR updates
- Manual charting
- Record keeping
- EMR
- EPIC
- Specimen Collection
- Injection administration
- Urine, Dipstick Testing
- Rapid Strep Testing
- INR testing
- EKGs
- CTAs
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Endoscopic Procedures
- Urodynamics
- Prepare patients for hemodialysis treatment
- Post-operative care
- Patient condition updates
- Patient data analysis
- Make recommendations to physicians
- Nutritional Counseling
- Compliance Monitoring
- Ordering Supplies for Patient
- Pediatric Health Assessments
- Complete thorough assessments
- Refilling Medications
- Healthcare Quality Assurance
- EPIC
Certification
- BLS Certified
- IV Certified
- Tracheotomy and Ventilation Certified
- Infection Control Prevention Cerified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health Care
02.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kelsey-Seybold
05.2024 - 01.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Reserve at Katy
09.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Oasis at Pearland
05.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Lev at Winchester
03.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ProHealth Medical Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Varco Hospice
09.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Davita Dialysis
06.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Imperial Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Urology Associates
09.2018 - 05.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Urology Center of Southwest Louisiana
03.2017 - 09.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Home Health Care 2000
01.2017 - 10.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Grand Cove Nursing Home
10.2013 - 01.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southwest Center for Health Services
08.2008 - 09.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Jennings American Legion Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Sowela Community College
08.2005 - 05.2007
LaGrange Senior High School -
LaGrange Senior High School
08.1994 - 05.1998