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ALLISON SHEPPARD

McCalla

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for critical care nursing, currently working in the Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care Unit. Pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) to become an Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, starting in August 2025. Specializing in Trauma ICU and Surgical/Medical ICU, providing critical care support to acute traumatic event and post-operative patients. Committed to enhancing patient care quality, fostering a positive team environment, prioritizing patient safety, collaborating with healthcare teams, and delivering compassionate care to all.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiopulmonary Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse

UAB Hospital
06.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for patients specifically diagnosed with cardiac-pulmonary diseases and acute cardiac events.
  • Management of post-operative cardiothoracic procedure patients.
  • Management and care for patients with heart and lung patients including following isolation precautions and administering anti-rejection medications.
  • Management of patients requiring Impella, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), or VAD (ventricular assist device) support.
  • Assists with medical emergencies utilizing current ACLS guidelines.
  • Care, monitoring, and assessment of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
  • Management, care, and monitoring of patients needing transfer to MRI, CT scans, and the Operating Room.
  • Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines and monitors including arterial pressure, central venous access/pressure, atrial/ventricular pressure, and pulmonary pressure.
  • Frequent assessment, monitoring and titration of sedation, paralytic, and vasoactive cardiac drips.
  • Management of patients requiring advanced airway and ventilator management.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with members of the healthcare team to ensure quality, evidence based practices and safe care of patients.

Trauma Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Responsible for patients involved in acute traumatic events at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Management of patients requiring advanced airway and ventilator management.
  • Management, assessment, and care of patients with neurological emergencies.
  • Frequent assessment, monitoring and titration of sedation, paralytic, and vasoactive cardiac drips.
  • Care and maintenance of patients receiving Mass Transfusion Protocol (MTP).
  • Care, monitoring, and assessment of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
  • Assists with medical emergencies throughout the unit utilizing current ACLS guidelines.
  • Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines and monitors including arterial pressure, central venous access/pressure, and intracranial pressure.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with members of the healthcare team to ensure quality, evidence based practices and safe care of patients.

Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Grandview Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for acute post-surgical care of abdominal, general, ENT, Orthopedic, vascular surgery patients and overflow Cardiac ICU and Medical ICU patients.
  • Management of patients requiring advanced airway and ventilator management.
  • Frequent assessment, monitoring and titration of vasoactive cardiac and sedation drips.
  • Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines and monitors including primarily central venous and arterial pressure.
  • Care, monitoring and assessment of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
  • Participates in collaborative multidisciplinary rounds with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality, evidenced based and safe care of patients.
  • Assists with medical emergencies throughout the facility utilizing current ACLS guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

The University of Southern Mississippi
12-2022

Skills

  • Cardiovascular monitoring
  • Central line management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Airway management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy
  • Blood transfusion
  • Compassionate care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Patient advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Honest and dependable
  • Time management
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association - 7/18/2024 - 7/31/2026
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - 4/23/2025 - 4/30/2027
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association - 4/23/2025 - 4/30/2027

Timeline

Cardiopulmonary Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse

UAB Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Trauma Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2024 - 06.2025

Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Grandview Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

The University of Southern Mississippi

INVOLVEMENT

  • President – National Student Nurses Association (August 2020-December 2022)
  • Class Vice President – BSN 2022 (January 2022-December 2022)
  • Social Media Chair – Christian Nursing Fellowship (August 2021-December 2022)
  • President – Student Involvement Ambassadors (December 2019-May 2021)
  • First Year Mentor – Honors College Leadership Council (August 2019-November 2021)
  • Chaplain, Housing Chair – Chi Omega Fraternity (August 2018-May 2022)
  • Vice President of Assets – EagleTHON (May 2020-May 2021)
  • Gamma Rho Chi Recruitment Counselor
  • Circle of Sisterhood Committee

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