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Deanna Sheppard

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
07.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict infection control measures and protocols.
  • Ensured timely medication administration, reducing the risk of adverse drug events in the ICU setting.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse

Faith Home Health
11.2020 - Current
  • Providing nursing care under the supervision of a, Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
  • Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
  • Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
  • Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards
  • Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and medication administration
  • Educated patients and family support system in post-discharge care and disease prevention
  • Documented all changes in patient conditions and worked with RN's to create care plans
  • Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings.

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Call Staffing Agency
10.2016
  • Providing nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
  • Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and
  • DS instructions for discharge
  • Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient progress or report changes in condition
  • Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
  • Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings
  • Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards
  • Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and patient assessments, and medication administration
  • Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
  • Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

LPN

Saint Francis Home Health
01.2016 - 05.2020
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Post Acute
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
  • Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
  • Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient progress or report changes in condition
  • Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
  • Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and medication administration
  • Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
  • Recorded patient fluid and food intakes and outputs and monitored overall wellness to report changes in condition
  • Documented all changes in patient conditions and worked with RN's to create care plans
  • Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and medication administration
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
  • Observed all HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient progress or report changes in condition
  • Treated and dressed variouswounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings
  • Educated patients and family support system in post-discharge care and disease prevention
  • Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms, and recorded data such as height, weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure
  • Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards
  • Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Pre Nursing

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

Certificate of Completion , Licensed Practical Nurse -

Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK

BSN - Nursing

Langston University
Tulsa, OK
05.2023

Skills

  • Medication administration Vital signs
  • HIPAA protocols Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments Wound care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Task Delegation
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Educating Families
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Documenting Intake
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Medication Administration
  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment

Timeline

RN

Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse

Faith Home Health
11.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Post Acute
11.2018 - 03.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Call Staffing Agency
10.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2016 - 08.2018

LPN

Saint Francis Home Health
01.2016 - 05.2020

Associate of Science - Pre Nursing

Tulsa Community College

Certificate of Completion , Licensed Practical Nurse -

Tulsa Technology Center

BSN - Nursing

Langston University
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