Billie Shepherd
Wellston,OH
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
AYA
California, Usa
03.2021 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments, ensuring accurate patient evaluations and care continuity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
RN
Holzer Health System Hospital
Gallipolis, OH
04.2013 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and disease management strategies.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff to enhance team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OHSkills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Tracheostomy care
Precepting
Performing ekgs
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Emergency response
Diabetes management
Timeline
RN
AYA
03.2021 - 03.2026
RN
Holzer Health System Hospital
04.2013 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Rio Grande Community College