Alexis Upshaw
Summary
Seasoned Licensed vocational nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispensing Nurse
Medmark Treatment Center
10.2021 - Current
- Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols, including Methadone and Suboxone
- Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment
- Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations
- Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations
- Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
Licensed Vocational Nurse
JPS Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Performs clinical nursing duties and/or support duties at COVID-19 immunization sites throughout Tarrant County
- Follows all CDC guidelines surrounding immunization administration in both clinical settings and outdoor drive-through settings
- Provides immunization services for infants, children and adults, which includes administering vaccines and client education related to immunizations
- Ensures the provision of care according to program policies and standing orders, and local, state, and federal regulations
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Davita Dialysis
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed
- Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient' s vascular access Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient' s vascular access
- Maintains skills necessary to do regional heparinization, separate and store blood samples, set up oxygen, administer saline, and maintain dialysis equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08.2020
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team Medical Terminology
- Flu Vaccinations
- vascular access cannulation
- Medication Administration Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Medical Records Management
- Vital Signs covid testing Tb skin testing
- Bathing ADLs
- Assistance Infection
- Control
- Problem resolution
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Supply Management
- Equipment Sterilization
Timeline
Dispensing Nurse
Medmark Treatment Center
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
JPS Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Davita Dialysis
08.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Weatherford College