Danielle Sheppard
Amherst
Summary
Dedicated Pre-Admission Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years of clinical excellence in pre-operative optimization, health history screening, and patient advocacy. Proven track record of improving patient safety and satisfaction through meticulous diagnostic analysis and comprehensive pre-surgical education. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care providers to ensure seamless, evidence-based care transitions
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner PACC
Cleveland Clinic
05.2015 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve quality of care and patient safety.
- Educate patients on disease management and preventive care strategies for better health literacy.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Refer patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
RN- Vascular Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
11.2010 - 05.2015
- Assised in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and provide professional nursing care to patients’ undergoing surgery. Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative procedures.
- Performed scrub and circulating functions to provide nursing care in an operative setting for patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Respond to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary, and respiratory failure and hemorrhage.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to best practices in clinical care.
RN, SICU
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2008 - 11.2010
- Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 40-bed surgical intensive care unit. Assessed patients’ and their medical conditions, administered medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare teams, ensuring delivery of compassionate and responsive nursing care.
- Accurately and safely administer IV fluids with or without medications added, administer blood products.
- Administered patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH01-2008
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Diagnosis and treatment
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Clinical decision making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Precepting
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team at Lorain in the development of Vacation time and schedule
- Received 2025 PACC Appreciation award: for Teamwork, flexibility, and problem solver
- Multiple caregiver recognitions for flexibility, willingness to help and patient first attitude
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurse #344481- State of Ohio (2008)
- ACLS/BLS (Current)
- Association of perioperative Registered Nurses, Member
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner PACC
Cleveland Clinic
05.2015 - Current
RN- Vascular Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
11.2010 - 05.2015
RN, SICU
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Bowling Green State University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University