Porschia Upshaw
705 N. Grand Ave,Missouri
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient care. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Sup./ Interim DON/Assistant MDS Coordinator
Current River Nursing Center
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- BLS instructor
RN/LPN Charge Nurse
Summerford Nursing Home
06.2017 - 10.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered updates in patient status to RN supervisor, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to report to the doctor.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Home Health LVN PRN
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL08.2023
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08.2012
Skills
- Experience working with diverse cultures
- Clinical leadership
- Active Listening
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing documentation
Timeline
RN Sup./ Interim DON/Assistant MDS Coordinator
Current River Nursing Center
11.2023 - Current
RN/LPN Charge Nurse
Summerford Nursing Home
06.2017 - 10.2023
Home Health LVN PRN
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
12.2014 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
11.2012 - 08.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Houston Community College
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