Employees like working for Pershing Health System for many reasons—but most of all each one is a valued member of the PHS family. The Employee Spotlight demonstrates how each employee’s contribution is so important to Pershing. We have fantastic employees that make a difference in the lives of our patients and colleagues every day. With their compassion, empathy, and passion for what they do, they make our days brighter and our lives fuller.
MEET TORI ADAMS
TORI ADAMS
Radiology
Tori Adams is a Radiologic Technologist and has been with Pershing Health System for just under a year. When asked what she likes best about her position at Pershing, she stated, “I enjoy the people I work with and that I am able to be a part of our patients’ healthcare journey.”
Other questions we asked:
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I have illustrated a children’s book
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to cook, take photos, and spend time outside
MEET TRESSA WOODARD
TRESSA WOODARD
Environmental Services
Tressa works in Environmental Services and was nominated for the Employee Spotlight for February. Lorna Woodside, Director of Support Services states, “Tressa is one of those employees that you can always count on! Not only to do her daily responsibilities, but to always reach out to others on her team to see if she can assist them. Tressa knows the meaning of ‘Team Work’ and displays it daily.”
When asked what she liked best about Pershing, Tressa stated that she likes all the people and wants everyone to know what a caring place PHS is and that you can always depend on them.
Other questions we asked:
Describe one of your heroes?
My dad was my hero.
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I was born in Kansas City, MO
3 words that people would use to describe you:
Energetic, caring, helpful
MEET TINA KING
TINA KING
Community Medical Associates
Tina King is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our Community Medical Associates clinic. Tina has been employed at PHS for a total of 12 out of the past 16 years. Kelly Schwager, Rural Health Clinic Director states that “Tina is very dedicated to her job, her patients, and Pershing. She is always willing to chip in and help no matter what we ask, and she does it with a great attitude!”
Other questions we asked:
What do you like best about your position at Pershing?
Building a relationship with the patients and helping with their health care needs.
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I have 5 grandchildren ranging from 17 years to 7 months old.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Spend time with family, camping, and reading.
MEET DARLENE HOWE
DARLENE HOWE
Med/Surg
Darlene is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on our Med-Surg unit and has been with the PHS family for 16 years. When asked what she likes about her position at PHS, Darlene stated, “I love taking care of my patients and putting a smile on their face. I also love the knowledge that we can learn from listening to our elders.” In her free time, Darlene enjoys drinking coffee and watching the news, and relaxing and spending time with her grandchildren and husband.
Other questions we asked:
Describe one of your heroes?
All of the nurses that I work with are my heroes, but I would have to say that Shelly Huffman will go above and beyond to help me in making the patients comfortable.
What is something that you would like to learn how to do?
Occupational Therapy
What do you want people to know about PHS?
That our number one goal is to give excellent care and compassion to our patients.
MEET KIMI BROOKS, RT(R)(M)
KIMI BROOKS, RT(R)(M)
Radiology
Kimi Brooks is a Registered Radiologic/Mammography Technologist at Pershing Health System and celebrated 30 years at PHS this past August! Kimi says one thing people may not know about her is that she reads suspense novels every night. When asked one thing she would like people to know about PHS, Kimi stated that “Radiology has updated to state-of-the-art equipment that includes 3D Mammography.”
Other questions we asked:
What is something you would like to learn how to do?
Ski
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy being with family and friends.
MEET MATTHEW SCHMIDHUBER
MATTHEW SCHMIDHUBER
Environmental Services
Matthew works in Environmental Services and was nominated for Employee of the Month for being outgoing, providing fantastic support for his fellow staff, and is always willing to help where needed. Matt has been employed with PHS since February 2022 and says what he likes best about his position is the work atmosphere. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with family and buying car parts that “I definitely don’t need”.
Other questions we asked:
Describe one of your heroes?
One of my heroes is myself in 10 years, so you see every day, every week, every month, and every year of my life, my hero is always 10 years away. I’m never going to be my hero. I’m not going to attain that. I know I’m not and that’s just fine with me because that keeps me with somebody to keep chasing.
What is something you would like to learn how to do?
Fly a plane
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I like working on my car.
3 words that people would use to describe you:
Hardworking, always positive, caring
What do you want people to know about PHS?
That PHS is very helpful and caring.
MEET RHONDA BROWN, RN
RHONDA BROWN, RN
Medical-Surgical
Rhonda Brown is a Registered Nurse in the Medical-Surgical unit and has been with Pershing Health System for nine years. When asked what she likes best about her position at Pershing, she stated “I like meeting all the different people as patients. I am a people person and I enjoy caring for my patients and getting to know them.” In her free time Rhonda enjoys spending time with family, her “fur-family”, and friends.
Other questions we asked:
Describe one of your heroes?
I would consider my parents and sister to be my heroes. My parents for working so hard to provide for our family when I was growing up – it seemed we never needed or wanted for anything. My sister was one of my heroes because her entire life she was chronically ill but never let that stop her from doing the things she wanted to in life, persevering until she achieved her goals.
What do you want people to know about PHS?
I want people to know about the wide variety of services that PHS offers. In addition to our med-surg floor, emergency room and clinics, we also have a wide variety of outpatient clinics that include cardiology, gastroenterology, urology, orthopedics, podiatry services, sleep diagnostics and more. Our radiology and lab departments have the latest in testing equipment. We have so much to offer!
MEET TERRY BROSEMER
TERRY BROSEMER
Respiratory
Terry Brosemer is the Director of Respiratory Care at Pershing Health System. Terry states that his favorite thing about working at PHS is helping patients with their breathing disorders. In his free time Terry enjoys golfing and spending time with his grandchildren. One thing most people don’t know about Terry is that he went to college on a basketball scholarship.
Other questions we asked:
What do you want people to know about PHS?
PHS has very caring and knowledgeable doctors and staff to take care of your healthcare needs.
What is something you would like to learn how to do?
Retire
