Amy Shepherd
Summary
Registered Nurse with diverse acute care and perioperative experience, including PACU, ICU step-down, and medical oncology. Skilled in patient care, clinical workflows, and interdisciplinary collaboration in fast-paced hospital environments. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and adapting to complex systems. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise, communication skills, and hands-on procedural experience in a medical device role supporting product adoption, education, and patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse (PACU)
Medical Solutions Agency, Saint Charles Hospital and Saint Luke's Hospital
Bend, OR And Boise, ID
06.2025 - Current
- Provide perioperative care across pre-operative, post-anesthesia, and cardiovascular recovery units
- Deliver high-quality care to adult and pediatric patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia
- Adapt quickly to varying hospital systems, policies, and charting platforms in fast-paced environments
Registered Nurse (PACU)
Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph's Hospital
Denver, CO
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared patients for surgery including IV placement, lab draws, and medication administration
- Recovered patients in PACU with focus on airway stability, vital sign monitoring, and pain/blood pressure management
- Collaborated closely with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Registered Nurse (Intermediate Care Unit)
Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph's Hospital
Denver, CO
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed 3 step-down patients with complex care needs
- Monitored critical drips and communicated patient status changes with physicians
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on unit protocols, safety procedures, and best practices
Travel Registered Nurse (Medical Oncology Unit)
Medical Solutions Agency, Stanford Hospital
Stanford, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed 3–4 high-acuity oncology patients
- Administered oral chemotherapy and coordinated patient care during hospital stays
- Adapted to medical-surgical and PACU workflows in a high-performing clinical setting
Registered Nurse (Neurosciences Unit)
UC Health, University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Conducted neurological and physical assessments for 4–7 patients every 4 hours
- Monitored vital signs, updated charting, and communicated condition changes to physicians
- Precepted new graduate nurses and supervised senior practicum students
Advanced Care Partner
UC Health, University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted nurses with vital signs, patient mobility, and daily care
- Supported development of foundational and advanced nursing skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2019
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Central line care
- Intravenous therapy
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIH
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse (PACU)
Medical Solutions Agency, Saint Charles Hospital and Saint Luke's Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (PACU)
Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph's Hospital
09.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse (Intermediate Care Unit)
Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Registered Nurse (Medical Oncology Unit)
Medical Solutions Agency, Stanford Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse (Neurosciences Unit)
UC Health, University of Colorado Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2023
Advanced Care Partner
UC Health, University of Colorado Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon