Dawn Shepard
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Dynamic Perinatal Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, enhancing maternal health quality metrics and fostering teamwork. Expert in efficient workflow enhancement and compassionate care, successfully reducing maternal-infant morbidity rates while promoting staff development and work-life balance awareness. Committed to evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Perinatal Nurse Manager
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken, SC
10.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of 70 nursing professionals who give quality, compassionate care to the families of our community.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the level of care provided to even our smallest patients.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal-infant morbidity rates through diligent risk assessment and management.
- Work closely with our director and quality team reviewing and extracting data to meet our metrics and improve our Q score.
- Promote a safe and supportive environment, implementing evidence-based practices in perinatal nursing care.
- Leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to increase staff and patient satisfaction.
- Evaluate employee performance and convey constructive feedback to improve skills and meet their personal goals.
- Establish team priorities, balance three separate unit schedules, and flex staffing as needed to stay within budgeted FTE's and meet productivity.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Patient Care Superivsor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided ongoing support to staff members dealing with complex OB cases or challenging patient situations, fostering a sense of teamwork and collaborative problem solving.
- Streamlined processes within the department by developing efficient workflows for managing tasks specific to caring for high risk OB patients.
- Managed emergency situations arising from complications related to high-risk pregnancies, demonstrating quick thinking and sound judgment under pressure.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on caring for individuals experiencing a high-risk pregnancy,
- Transitioned from a travel contract into the roll as a Patient Care Supervisor on this very busy, high-risk labor & delivery unit and OBED.
Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
Omaha, NE
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Enhanced clinical skills through exposure to varied healthcare settings.
- Served as a Clinical Supervisor in a fast paced LDRP and NICU for two years while on contract.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Clinical Supervisor Nurse, Family Birthplace
SSM St. Clare Health Center
Fenton, MO
07.2000 - 10.2015
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff.
- Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.
- Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in addressing challenging patient situations or complex medical issues.
- Provided compassionate care during critical situations, offering emotional support to both patients and their families throughout the birthing process.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
10-2026
Currently enrolled at WGU earning both my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management.
Associate of Science - Nursing
08-2004
Prior to earning my ADN I was a Licensed Practical Nurse after graduating and passing boards in 1996.
- South Carolina Hospital Association, "WHY We Lead" Leadership Development Series
- TeamSTEPPS Certification of Completion
- AWHONN Member
- South Carolina Nurses Association Member
- American Nurses Association Member
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- BLS/ALS/NRP
Skills
- Maternal Health Quality Metrics
- Premier Perinatal Improvement Collaborative
- Efficient Workflow Enhancement Through Collaboration
- In-Tune to the Second Victim Phenomenon
- Work-Life Balance Awareness
Timeline
Perinatal Nurse Manager - Aiken Regional Medical Centers
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Superivsor - McLeod Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse - Fusion Medical Staffing
10.2015 - 10.2021
Clinical Supervisor Nurse, Family Birthplace - SSM St. Clare Health Center
07.2000 - 10.2015
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Nursing Leadership And Management
SBC - Associate of Science, Nursing
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