Janice Sheppard
Cathedral City,US
Summary
My name is Janice Sheppard, I have been a registered nurse for over thirty five years and I have enjoyed providing excellent bedside care for maternal child health, along with working NICU for fifteen years throughout southern California. I have injured myself at my place of work and have been off for a little over a year. I am looking forward to another chapter in my life, I am looking to remove myself from working the floor. I am a very compassionate person and I know I have a lot to give to my patients. I enjoy my family on my off days, love to do road trips and occasional Hallmark movie. I'm looking to give back to nursing. Janice Sheppard
Professional nurse with proven expertise in obstetrics and gynecology. Adept at providing compassionate patient care, managing clinical procedures, and ensuring optimal outcomes. Strong team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in patient assessment, prenatal care, labor and delivery support, and postpartum care.
Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, OB
Northern Navajo Medical Center
09.2009 - 08.2015
- Administered prenatal care, monitoring vital signs and fetal development for optimal maternal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on postpartum recovery, infant care, and breastfeeding techniques to promote family wellness.
- Implemented best practices in infection control and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced OB setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and education on prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating mothers on proper techniques and addressing any concerns or difficulties they may have had.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, ensuring they felt comfortable and confident in their care while under my supervision as a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Also occupational charge nurse responsibilities periodically with also doing patient care.
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 2023
- Providing high quality compassionate nursing care to both new moms and her newborn with emphasis on bonding and breastfeeding education. Monitoring vital signs and any signs of postpartum hemorrhaging. Administration of pain medication and IV fluids, including IV pitocin and IV antibiotics, and pain medication. Also IV drips for patients with elevated blood pressure with the administration of magnesium sulfate drips administrations according to MD orders and hospital policy with close observation on vital signs and magnesium levels per protocol and Md orders. Also the administration of blood 🩸 transfusion for patients with low blood count. Patient education on routine care and discharge teaching with emphasis on follow up care with schedule appointment with follow up to Md office. All verbal and written instruction given to patient upon discharge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, promoting comprehensive patient management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Compton Community College
Compton, CA06.1984
Nursing
Centennial High
Compton, CA06.1979
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Nursing documentation
- Intrapartum care
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Postpartum care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Healthcare informatics
- Newborn assessment
- IV insertion
- Emotional support
- Newborn care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Creative problem solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- Pain management
- Wound care
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient condition monitoring
- Accurate documentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 2023
Registered Nurse, OB
Northern Navajo Medical Center
09.2009 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Compton Community College
Nursing
Centennial High