Hannah Sheppard
Elizabeth,WV
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at WVU Medicine - Camden Clark Medical Center, specializing in lactation consulting, labor and delivery, and emergency care. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessments and education, coupled with a compassionate approach to patient and family advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and skilled clinical interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
WVU Medicine - Camden Clark Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Educate new mothers on proper latch, positioning, and milk expression techniques.
- Provide personalized lactation plans to manage concerns like low milk supply, engorgement, or nipple pain.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care for mother and baby.
- Conduct comprehensive breastfeeding assessments to identify and address potential issues.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
WVU Medicine - Camden Clark Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of maternal health status, identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Performed neonatal resuscitation, responding promptly to critical situations to help stabilize at-risk newborns.
- Administered IV medications and fluids through infusion pumps, managing dosage and flow rates to support maternal and fetal health.
- Educated families on newborn care immediately after delivery, fostering understanding of breastfeeding techniques and infant safety practices.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CAMC Women's and Children's Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated efforts.
- Administered medications and treatments through intravenous lines, ensuring proper dosages and minimizing patient discomfort.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVU Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) [American Heart Association] [2/21/24-2/21/26]
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) [American Heart Association] [12/21/23-12/31/25]
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
WVU Medicine - Camden Clark Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
WVU Medicine - Camden Clark Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CAMC Women's and Children's Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) [American Heart Association] [2/21/24-2/21/26]
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) [American Heart Association] [12/21/23-12/31/25]
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVU Parkersburg
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