McKenzie Upchurch
Urbana,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nursing Student / Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient setting. Looking for fast-paced environment to utilize skills and coordinate with medical team to formulate urgent patient treatment and care strategies. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Experience interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student RN Preceptorship
Springfield Regional Medical Center- Emergency Room
Springfield, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Will complete 5 week preceptorship with RN preceptor in Springfield Regional Medical Center ER starting February 2, 2025.
LPN
Kettering Health Primary Care
Springfield, OH
03.2021 - Current
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Clinical Experience- Trauma Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring equipment usage, disposing of hazardous materials, and following infection control protocols.
- Performed physical examinations and administered medications to trauma patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, such as social workers, physicians, and psychiatrists to ensure optimal care for the patient.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
LPN
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Came back PRN to help with recovering nurse shortage load.
- Home floor 3 North (Cardiac Stepdown at time), would help balance nursing schedule.
- Experience with removing TR bands, caring for patients post- heart cath.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
LPN
Mercy Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics
Urbana, OH
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented health findings and information in patients' chart using Epic.
- Contacted patients with lab results and relayed physician directions or scheduled appointments to resolve.
- Followed provider for the day, roomed patients, intake vital signs including: Heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight and oxygen saturation.
- Administered vaccines as ordered by the physician.
- Triaged patients by phone complaints, scheduled appointments, assisted with connecting with provider to give patient advice.
LPN
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions on Cardiac Stepdown Unit.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to Cardiac Stepdown patients.
LPN
Springfield Cardiology
Springfield, OH
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Worked with Cardiologist for the day by rooming patients, intake of vital signs and complaints.
- Triaged patients by phone, educated on when to go to emergency room versus coming in to office for appointment.
- Performed 12 lead EKG.
- Knowledge of heart monitor and application.
- Performed pacemaker checks for patients monthly.
LPN
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Worked on Cardiac Stepdown unit, providing care to up to 5 patients.
- Administer IV and by mouth medications, start IV therapy, take vital signs, perform EKG, provide medical education to patients, explain discharge instructions in thorough detail.
- Communicate with physicians daily, take verbal and telephone orders.
- Experience with EPIC charting.
- Experience with cardiac drips.
- Experience with cardiac patients involving post pace maker care, post heart catheterization care, post ablation.
STNA
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Provide direct patient care to up to 15 patients on a Cardiac and Kidney Med/Surg unit.
- Take vital signs, perform EKG when delegated by nurse, ambulate patients, turn patients in bed to prevent skin breakdown.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Springfield, OH
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Fill prescriptions, insert prescriptions into computer, count medications, experience with cash register and releasing prescriptions for patient pick up.
- Familiarity with drug names and dosage.
- Experience with customer service, answering telephone to help with patient requests.
Grocery Bagger / Office /Cashier
Kroger
Springfield, OH
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Bag groceries, push carts, experience with cash register and handling money.
- Office experience, assist directing the floor, Ohio Lottery, money orders, Western Union.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Clark State College
Springfield, OH05-2025
LPN / Nursing -
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH05.2017
High School Diploma -
Kenton Ridge High School
Springfield, OH05.2012
Skills
Critical thinking
Strong communication
Accuracy and attention to details
Organization and prioritization
Works well with others
Ability to handle high-stress situations
Quick decision making
Able to adapt to situations
Certification
RN / Expected May 2025
LPN / May 2017
STNA / March 2015
CPR / January 2015 –Renewal Due: January 2025
NIH Stroke / June 2019
Timeline
Student RN Preceptorship
Springfield Regional Medical Center- Emergency Room
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Experience- Trauma Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
LPN
Springfield Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
LPN
Kettering Health Primary Care
03.2021 - Current
LPN
Mercy Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics
11.2020 - 03.2021
LPN
Springfield Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020
LPN
Springfield Cardiology
10.2019 - 02.2020
LPN
Springfield Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 10.2019
STNA
Springfield Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 07.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
07.2013 - 06.2017
Grocery Bagger / Office /Cashier
Kroger
07.2011 - 06.2013
LPN / Nursing -
Clark State Community College
High School Diploma -
Kenton Ridge High School
RN / Expected May 2025
LPN / May 2017
STNA / March 2015
CPR / January 2015 –Renewal Due: January 2025
NIH Stroke / June 2019
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Clark State College
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