Alexis Yates
Howell,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Ann Arbor, Michigan
06.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per provider orders.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Completed nursing assessments and documented findings in Epic workflows.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge needs.
- Developed care plans with interdisciplinary Trinity Health teams.
- Implemented infection control and safety practices during daily nursing care.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges with clinical staff.
- Communicated patient status changes to providers and unit leadership.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Medical Assistant
IHA Urgent Care
Brighton, MI
12.2024 - 06.2026
- Vital signs measurement
- EKG administration
- Specimen collection & processing
- Medication administration
- Patient exam preparation
- Laboratory testing
- Sterilization & infection control procedures
- Assisting with minor surgical procedures
- Patient documentation
- Patient education
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Patient confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Recording medical history
- Maintain inventory
Receptionist
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
Brighton, MI
07.2018 - 12.2024
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Answer and direct incoming calls using a multi-line phone system.
- Process payments and update accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Coordinate and communicate with clients to gather pertinent information.
- Provide information to callers and connect callers to appropriate people.
- Handle payment processing and provide customers with receipts and proper bills.
- Welcome patrons to the front desk and engage in friendly conversations while conducting the check-in process.
- Manage customer complaints and rectify issues to complete satisfaction.
- Greet visitors and verify the reasons for their visit and appointment information.
- Welcome a large volume of guests and improve overall customer service.
- Coordinate with staff to fulfill customer requests.
- Maintain front office cleanliness and organize supplies to increase productivity.
- Prepare daily shift close reports and balance cash register to accurately reflect all transactions.
- Determine needs of visitors and provide information or solutions.
- Conduct transactions, confirming client information and processing according to standard protocol.
- Sign for packages and record deliveries.
- Provide administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
- Check and secure building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
Caregiver
Independence Village
Brighton, MI
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Transported individuals to events and activities
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients health status to the case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Replaced bandages and dressings to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationships.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within the caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Completed regular check-ins for each resident.
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
Brighton, MI
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Wiped down equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Entered orders into computer system, mentioning customers special requests and food allergies.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Observed safety precautions and practices to reduce injury when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Restocked supplies, removed trash and cleaned areas.
- Answered customer questions and took orders.
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
- Maintained order of customer and crew member work areas.
- Checked out customers by processing payments.
- Totaled bills, accepted payments and returned change.
- Followed recipes to combine correct ingredients and quantities to meet quality standards.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2026
Associate's - Registered Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05-2026
High school Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, MI06-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Epic charting
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Oncology nursing
- Acute care expertise
- Family and patient support
- IV management
- Reporting and documentation
- Maintaining privacy
- Emergency care
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- CPR/BLS Training, 08/09/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
06.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant
IHA Urgent Care
12.2024 - 06.2026
Caregiver
Independence Village
06.2022 - 03.2023
Receptionist
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
07.2018 - 12.2024
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
06.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Associate's - Registered Nursing
Henry Ford College
High school Diploma -
Brighton High School