ASHLEY UPSHAW
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate career seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to secure an entry-level registered nurse position. Goal is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Resourceful and results-driven, with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs. Deeply committed to patient advocacy, education, and holistic healing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NCLEX RN Tutor
Varsity Tutors
2022.05 - Current
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to 30+ nursing students.
- Reduced knowledge gaps by creating customized training plans that addressed the specific needs of each nursing student.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both students and colleagues, reflecting a commitment to excellence in teaching.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Register Nurse
Medical City Arlington
2024.02 - 2024.09
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Resident Assistant
Brookdale Club Hill
2020.06 - 2022.02
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored 25 patients on average vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
- Documented and communicated patient information in the EMR system for accurate tracking.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Post University
06.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Weatherford College
12.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tarrant County College District
08.2020
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Planning
- Health Promotion
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
Team Coordination
Professional Bedside Manner
Chronic Disease Management
Certification
American Heart Association- Basic Life Support, 08/01/2026
Timeline
Register Nurse
Medical City Arlington
2024.02 - 2024.09
NCLEX RN Tutor
Varsity Tutors
2022.05 - Current
Resident Assistant
Brookdale Club Hill
2020.06 - 2022.02
BSN - Nursing
Post University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Weatherford College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tarrant County College District
American Heart Association- Basic Life Support, 08/01/2026
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