Dustin Shepherd
New Haven,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Posey County Government
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Deaconess Health System Inc.
09.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Paramedic
Spencer County Emergency Ambulance Service
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2020
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medical History Collection
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Intubation
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Wound Care
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Care Plan Adherence
Certification
- International Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Paramedic
Posey County Government
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Deaconess Health System Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Paramedic
Spencer County Emergency Ambulance Service
08.2017 - Current
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- International Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
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