Carolyn Sheppard
Kermit,WV
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Logan Regional Medical Center
Logan, West Virginia
08.2014 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ashland Community Technical College
Ashland, KY05-2003
Skills
- Health screening
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Medical assessment
- Patient Management
- ADL Assistance
- Supply Restocking
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Health care consultation
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Planning
- Laparasopic procedures familiarity
- Team Coordination
- Medical evaluation
- Feeding Assistance
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- SBAR communication
- Removing sutures
- Maintaining privacy
- Wound care specialist
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Medication and IV administration
- Taking vitals
- Palliative care awareness
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Logan Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ashland Community Technical College