Open To Work
Kathleen Thyr
Arlington,TX
Summary
Compassionate healthcare provider with talent for fostering strong patient relationships, adept at delivering high-quality care in diverse settings. Demonstrates keen ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through clear communication and teamwork. Generous and patient, known for providing empathetic support to patients and families while efficiently managing clinical responsibilities. Highly persuasive in advocating for patient needs and dedicated to continuous professional development in nursing practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Homecare Dimensions
Irving, TX
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Administered wound care to patients in their home.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellMed Medical Clinics
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Working as a nurse for a large medical group, taking phone calls from current clients.
- Assisting patients with their needs, including prescription refills, obtaining new prescriptions and relaying test results to clients.
- Prepared accurate documentation of all aspects of nursing care provided according to agency policy and procedure.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Large Medical Group
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
AxessPointe Community Health Center
Kent, OH
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Staff nurse in Community Health Center. Working with underserved residents in the community.
- Patient teaching, also working with clients in recovery program.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Calling area hospitals and other physicians offices to schedule appointments where needed or to obtain test results.
- Calling patients with test results and instructions from provider.
- Communicating prescription information to pharmacies.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions based on assessment findings.
- Administered vaccines and medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes.
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Health Care Services
Akron, OH
11.2008 - 09.2020
- Provide patient care to clients in their homes, including both adult and pediatric patients.
- Initiate patient teaching to ensure compliance with plan of care and promote patient progress.
- Coordinate care with other members of health care team, make appointments for patient where necessary, and obtain specimen as needed for laboratory tests.
- Execute full patient assessments, including trachs, G tubes, catheter and wound care.
- Assess needs of patients needing end of life care.
- Document care given and responses to treatments.
- Managed Influenza immunization clinics for public.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing
Sheridan Technical College
FL11-1986
Skills
- Trach care and ventilator care
- EMR Systems
- Patient education
- Problem-solving
- Phlebotomy
- Triage
- Field visits
- Attention to detail
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers, 2025-05 - 2027-05
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Homecare Dimensions
07.2025 - 05.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellMed Medical Clinics
02.2022 - 04.2025
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
AxessPointe Community Health Center
08.2019 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Health Care Services
11.2008 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing
Sheridan Technical College