Ashley Upshaw
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Nurse
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
Garland, TX
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayberry Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care Homes
Grand Prairie, TX
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing unique needs of each resident.
- Maintained safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed medication schedules and refills, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments and therapies.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of recreational events for residents, promoting social engagement and wellbeing.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Skills
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound management
- Care plan implementation
- Health promotion
- Geriatric care
- Workflow and patient management
Timeline
Register Nurse
Parkland Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
12.2019 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayberry Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care Homes
09.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University