Heather Shepperack
Registered Nurse
Kewaskum,WI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in critical patient management and acute care, honed through significant roles at Ascension Urgent Care and various healthcare settings. Demonstrates exceptional strategic decision-making and multitasking abilities, supported by Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Recognized for delivering outstanding patient care while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Aiming to leverage skills in a challenging healthcare environment that values excellence in patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Urgent Care
Grafton, WI
11.2023 - Current
- Execute emergency protocols, medication administration, lab sample collection, and initiation of IV fluids.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop treatment plans and establish goals of care.
- Evaluate laboratory findings and share significant insights with the multidisciplinary team.
- Manage urgent situations successfully.
Volunteer Advanced EMT/Firefighter
Kewaskum Fire Department
Kewaskum, WI
07.2023 - Current
- Assess the health condition of patients who are injured, ill, or in a life-threatening situation.
- Ensured patient transfer to medical institutions and provided critical emergency intervention.
- Administered emergency medical procedures including first aid, IVs, medications, and CPR.
Med-Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Froedtert Community Hospital
Mequon, WI
08.2023 - 02.2024
- .Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit, managing a diverse population.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain accurate documentation
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ ER
Ascension/Emerus
Milwaukee, WI
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered efficient and knowledgeable patient care for ER admissions.
- Assisted with managing critical patients and overflow cases in the ER.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement effective care strategies.
- Handled numerous patient assignments concurrently, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Froedtert
West Bend, WI
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Identified acute changes in patient conditions and provided optimal intervention responses.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
Registered Nurse (Travel Contract)
Milwaukee County Jail
Milwaukee, WI
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Facilitated the evaluation of inmates' health needs alongside jail administrators at intake process.
- Managed immediate medical response.
- Devised comprehensive strategies involving pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to address diverse disorders.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit (Travel Contract)
Christus Shreveport-Bossier
Highland, Louisiana
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Observation and interpretation of continuous cardiac monitoring
- Work with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Leveraged advanced assessment competencies to evaluate patient care needs.
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Aurora St. Lukes
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Directed maintenance of lifesaving machinery and necessary pharmaceuticals.
- Delivered exceptional medical attention for critically ill patients.
- Recorded thorough patient details to resolve issues and predict outcomes.
Education
Master's Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2025
Bachelor in Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05.2020
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
- NIHSS Assessment Certification
- Critical Patient Management
- Acute Care Proficiency
- Quick Learner
- Strategic Decision Making
- Effective Multi-Tasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Urgent Care
11.2023 - Current
Med-Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Froedtert Community Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Volunteer Advanced EMT/Firefighter
Kewaskum Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Froedtert
09.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ ER
Ascension/Emerus
12.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit (Travel Contract)
Christus Shreveport-Bossier
08.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse (Travel Contract)
Milwaukee County Jail
07.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Aurora St. Lukes
06.2020 - 07.2021
Master's Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor in Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Gateway Technical College
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