Haley Shepard
Abington,MA
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with a extensive history in direct patient care, leadership, and healthcare administration. Highly accomplished in precepting and educating healthcare teams to enhance patient care standards. Skilled in administering quality care to patients in hospice and palliative care, school nursing, hemodialysis, home health, medical-surgical, and oncology. Demonstrated leadership abilities that guide teams towards excellence in producing positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse
AccentCare
Milton, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Facilitated patient-centered care and developed individualized care plans for hospice patients to enhance comfort and quality of life.
- Utilized medication and non-pharmacological methods to help manage uncontrolled symptoms at the end of life, like anxiety, pain, terminal agitation, and dyspnea.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated care with medical doctors, social workers, nursing assistants, music therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Experience in wound care, PleurX drains, CADD pumps, G tubes, Trach care, Oxygen, and Bi-Pap use.
- Educated patients and families on disease progression, end-of-life processes, medication use, and symptom management to empower informed decision-making.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make informed judgments, ensuring high-quality end-of-life care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospice protocols and best practices.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure patient care standards and compliance.
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Lebanon, USA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations involving critically ill or unstable ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments.
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor vital signs and symptoms for acute kidney injuries and chronic kidney diseases, ensuring effective communication and implementation of dialysis treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient experience by assessing conditions and prioritizing treatment procedures based on severity, ensuring tailored care and prompt resolution of issues.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures and ongoing treatment management.
- Mentored new nursing staff on hemodialysis techniques and best practices to improve team competency and patient care.
Home Health Nurse
VNA of New Hampshire and Vermont
Lebanon, USA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed caseload of patients in home and SNF settings, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated care with patients, families, and doctors, conducting home assessments of patients’ medical conditions.
- Educated patients and families, updating care plans to ensure alignment with health goals.
- Communicated with the primary doctor and made the necessary referrals.
Boarding School Registered Nurse
Cardigan Mountain School
Canaan, USA
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated care for children aged 10 to 16, collaborating with parents and on-call doctor to address health needs.
- Assessment of both healthy and sick pediatric patients.
- Executed diagnostic tests for bacterial infections.
- Administration of medication on both healthy and sick patients.
- Provided updates to parents on children's emotional and physical health, fostering transparent communication.
- Supported pediatric patients' emotional well-being and facilitated referrals to campus social worker with parental involvement.
Hematology/Oncology Medical Surgical Nurse
Dartmouth - Hitchcock Hospital
Lebanon, USA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered chemotherapy to patients and assessed for signs and symptoms of adverse effects.
- Delivered individualized nursing care to adults with complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Treated and assessed patients’ post-operative gynecological surgeries.
- Coordinated care plans with patients and providers to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided wound care, diabetic care, PleurX drains, trach care, PEG tubes, and oxygen use.
- Provided emotional support to patients, promoting a compassionate healing environment that encouraged recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
Float Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, USA
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Assessed and treated postpartum mothers and newborns, contributing to successful recovery and bonding.
- Educated new mothers on breastfeeding and bottle feeding techniques, enhancing infant nutrition and maternal confidence.
- Coordinated care with midwives, OBGYNs, and pediatricians to ensure comprehensive patient support and optimal health outcomes.
- Determined proper fundus placement and incision healing status for optimal recovery.
- Provided wound care, trach care, oxygen use, PEG tubes, and diabetic care.
- Coordinated care with a doctor, NP, case management, social worker, and PA.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings across the hospital.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
Group Home Registered Nurse
Cardinal Cushing Centers
Hanover, USA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans with parents, doctors, NPs, teachers, and group home assistants to ensure holistic support for each child.
- Administered medications to the children living in the group home setting.
- Provided compassionate care for children with autism, Down syndrome, behavioral issues, and intellectual disabilities, fostering a supportive environment.
- Provided daily support for a child with diabetes, autism, and Down syndrome in a nurturing environment.
Education
Certificate of Palliative and Hospice Care -
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA05-2019
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Palliative care
- Care planning
- Patient assessment and advocacy
- Medication management
- Wound management
- Care coordination and delegation
- Patient prioritization
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Collaborative care facilitation
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Effective communication skills
- Family support strategies
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse, MA, RN2335172
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, 124200134
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN, CHPN
Timeline
Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse
AccentCare
12.2022 - Current
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Nurse
VNA of New Hampshire and Vermont
12.2021 - 09.2022
Boarding School Registered Nurse
Cardigan Mountain School
07.2021 - 03.2022
Hematology/Oncology Medical Surgical Nurse
Dartmouth - Hitchcock Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
Float Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2021
Group Home Registered Nurse
Cardinal Cushing Centers
09.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate of Palliative and Hospice Care -
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College