LESLIE UPSHAW
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Highly-motivated career person with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator
UAMS College of Nursing
Little Rock, AR
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Staff RN PRN
Kaiser Permanente
Vacaville, CA
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Worked as RN in ICU, Telemetry and Med-Surg.
- Performed frequent patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking vital signs and laboratory results.
- Performed procedures such as wound care, IV placement, and administering medications.
- Implemented all phases of the nursing process.
- Supervised nursing assistants and other nursing staff.
- Provided safety and health education to patients and families.
- Floated to various departments depending on needs due to my knowledge and flexibility, sometimes multiple times in a shift.
Research RN
Biomedical Research Foundation/Veterans Hospital
Little Rock, AR
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Janssen’s Phase 3 Ensemble Covid-19 Vaccine Trial – Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single dose of a vaccine versus placebo.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Educator
SIM, RN, Greater Delta
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Alliance for Health and UAMS grant educator at 14 Arkansas Delta Region Hospitals.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
- Provided training to staff for Continuing Education (including RNs, LPNs, RTs, MDs, PCTs and CNAs).
- Trained staff in the care of patients with endotracheal tubes, chest tubes and PICC line dressings.
- Assisted in facilitating mock codes with SIM mannequin.
Travel RN
Atlas Medstaff
Various Locations, CA And AR
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
RN Staff Nurse
CHI St. Vincent ICU
Little Rock, AR
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Worked FT as RN during a 13-week contract and then PRN within hospital primarily in ICU settings – Neuro, CV, CCU, MICU.
- Performed frequent patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking vital signs, performing procedures such as wound care, dialysis, chemotherapy, IV placement, and administering medications.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Travel RN
The Right Solutions
Fort Smith, Fayetteville, AR
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Disposed of medical waste and sharps using proper protocols.
ICU, ICU Float RN, PACU
UAMS
Little Rock, AR
07.2006 - 07.2017
- Worked FT and then PRN in ER, ICU and PACU.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Clinical Educator
UAMS
Little Rock, AR
06.2007 - 12.2015
- For Foundations I and II, Health Assessment, Older Adult, Community Health.
- Conducted functional tests and remediated unsuccessful students.
- Provided direction and encouragement to students.
- Supervised and instructed students as they work with RNs in hospital setting.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
Legal Nurse Assistant
Center For Toxicology & Environmental Health
Little Rock, AR
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Managed medical records.
- Prepared detailed medical record abstracts/chronologies.
- Prepared medical case summaries/litigant profiles.
- Performed individual case reviews for merit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
05.2006
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Patient Advocacy
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Emotional Support
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
Good Clinical Practice Certification - NIDA Clinical Trials Network, American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Providers
Outreach
American Red Cross Nurse; Canvas Community Homeless Outreach; Upshaw Ministries Co-Director, Website Creator and Contributor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Educator
UAMS College of Nursing
08.2022 - 12.2022
Research RN
Biomedical Research Foundation/Veterans Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2020
Staff RN PRN
Kaiser Permanente
06.2018 - 07.2022
RN Staff Nurse
CHI St. Vincent ICU
01.2017 - 03.2018
Educator
SIM, RN, Greater Delta
12.2016 - 07.2018
Travel RN
Atlas Medstaff
01.2016 - 04.2018
Travel RN
The Right Solutions
10.2014 - 03.2015
Clinical Educator
UAMS
06.2007 - 12.2015
ICU, ICU Float RN, PACU
UAMS
07.2006 - 07.2017
Legal Nurse Assistant
Center For Toxicology & Environmental Health
07.2006 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)