ALEXIS UPSHAW
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated licensed nursing professional with 4 years experience developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, administering medications, and providing hands-on support and education. Currently in the process of transitioning as a polysomnographic technologist student. Committed to providing the highest standards of medical care and striving for excellent patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Nurse
Texas Treatment Service
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Accurately dispensing prescribed medications
- Performing efficient and effective daily operations of the clinic pharmacy Security and inventory accuracy of controlled substances
- Consulting patients relating to their medication regimen
- Assisting the medical director in all areas of patient care, including physicals, bloodwork, procuring lab specimens, and recording the results of the tests
- Maintaining reports as required by state and federal regulations
- Managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information
Dispensing Nurse
Medmark Treatment Center
TX, US
10.2021 - 04.2024
- 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
US
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining precise documentation of dispensed medications
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive healthcare services for patients
- 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
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Davita Dialysis
US
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
Graduate Certificate - Polysomnography Technology
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX10-2025
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX01-2020
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Medical Terminology
- Immunization Vaccinations
- Vascular access cannulation
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Vital Signs
- Covid testing
- Tb skin lab specimen collecting
- Assistance Infection Control
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Preventive Care
- Documenting intake
- Problem resolution
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Supply Management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Daily patient care
- Patient monitoring systems
- Patient assessments and care
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Certification
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
Program Nurse
Texas Treatment Service
06.2024 - 12.2024
Dispensing Nurse
Medmark Treatment Center
10.2021 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
JPS Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Davita Dialysis
08.2020 - 02.2021
Graduate Certificate - Polysomnography Technology
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Weatherford College