KATHLEEN PRESHER
New Caney,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 18 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in numerous settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
Prana Home Health
Katy, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition during home visits.
- Provided support to patients and families in order to ensure optimal care at home.
- Instructed patients on proper medication administration techniques, diet, exercise, and other health related activities.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
LVN
St Lukes hospital
The Woodlands, TX
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided health screenings and assessments to identify potential health risks.
- Assessed employee needs and provided appropriate educational materials on health promotion topics.
- Conducted physicals, immunizations, respirator fit tests and other occupational health services.
- Educated staff on proper safety protocols in order to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
Clinic LVN
Keystone Surgery Center
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room with patient preparation, including positioning, draping and skin preparation.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to surgery and communicated any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured all surgical equipment was properly sterilized before use.
- Monitored patients during their recovery from anesthesia in order to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
Home Health LVN
AT&T Multi Health Care
Houston, TX
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition during home visits.
- Provided support to patients and families in order to ensure optimal care at home.
- Instructed patients on proper medication administration techniques, diet, exercise, and other health related activities.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention methods in order to reduce risk factors associated with chronic illnesses or diseases.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient care plan and provide ongoing education to patients regarding disease process, treatment options, and lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Education
LPN Diploma
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05-2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Confidentiality
- Post-Surgical Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Education
- Diabetes management
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Home Health Care
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Prana Home Health
08.2022 - Current
LVN
St Lukes hospital
08.2020 - 08.2022
Clinic LVN
Keystone Surgery Center
04.2015 - 07.2020
Home Health LVN
AT&T Multi Health Care
11.2014 - 07.2016
LPN Diploma
Western Nebraska Community College
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