JENNIFER SHEPARD
Middletown
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients with diverse medical conditions. Recognized by physicians and colleagues for strong critical thinking, calm decision-making in high-pressure situations, and effective collaboration in interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrates expertise in managing complex patient care, serving as a trusted patient advocate, and contributing as a reliable and supportive team member.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
John Clarke Senior Living
Middletown, RI
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed daily wound care and other pertinent treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and rehabilitation processes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions promptly and utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions and assessments based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Completed discharges for residents with focus teaching on medication and disease process management, medications, wound care, provider follow up instructions.
Registered Nurse- Charge RN
Bayshire Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Supervised and coordinated nursing care for a 46 bed fast paced acute care skilled nursing unit, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and regulatory compliance.
- Integrated complete nursing assessments, and record reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care. Followed all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes. Responsible for central line management, complex wound care in accordance with evidence-based nursing standards and facility protocols.
- Actively involved in new employee orientation training. Provided functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel.
- Maintained close communication with interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely notification of condition changes and collaborated with physicians for order updates to prevent re-hospitalizations.
- Addressed patient and family grievances, collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to implement care improvements and satisfaction. Engaged in risk management and quality improvement processes to enhance patient satisfaction, safety, and reduce incidents.
Registered Nurse
Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center
Norway, Maine
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including health assessments for various disease processes and post surgical procedures, evaluations, and development of individualized care plans.
- Managed central lines, executed treatment orders, and performed complex wound care for high-acuity residents.
- Assisted Charge RN with admissions and discharges, communicated resident condition changes, and participated in case management conferences to support discharge planning.
Registered Nurse- Portsmouth Naval Hospital
American Hospital Institute, LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Delivered high quality patient focused postoperative care for major general and orthopedic surgical patients using evidenced based practice and the nursing process. Maintained quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance within established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Provided patient-centered pain management and competent with Ketamine infusions, PCA's, and epidural management. Proficient in blood product administration, complex wound care, CBI, ostomy management, traction and pin care.
- Fostered patient and family participation in achieving optimum level of patient's functioning and performing activities of daily living. Educated patients and families on postoperative care and advocated for appropriate post-surgical community services to ensure safe discharge.
- Engaged in daily physician and interdisciplinary team rounds to evaluate patient status, review diagnostic results, and coordinate clinical management and discharge planning.
- Recognized and reported deviations from patient or established norms. Reported patient's responses to treatment(s), and documented nursing interventions.
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice
Lewiston, Maine
02.2007 - 02.2017
- Delivered expert care to a diverse patient population, including post-transplant patients and those with complex medical needs, managing a caseload of 30 patients with precision and compassion.
- Specialized in complex wound care, central line management, PleurX catheter systems, ostomy care, and SP tube management, ensuring adherence to best practices and stringent infection control standards.
- Conducted SOC, ROC, and Discharge assessments with meticulous compliance to OASIS documentation and regulatory requirements. Developed and implemented individualized care plans for patients with chronic and acute disease processes, proactively anticipating complications and optimizing patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, facilitate transitions, and educate patients and caregivers on advanced home care. Maintained frequent physician communication, promptly reporting changes in patient condition to prevent complications and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Implemented individualized teaching strategies tailored to patients' learning styles and health literacy, ensuring understanding of self-care techniques and recognition of warning signs.
Registered Nurse
Stephens Memorial Hospital
Norway, Maine
06.2004 - 05.2016
- Nursing Administration Relief Hospital Supervisor
- Bed management- Coordinating inpatient admissions using Milliman Care Guidelines.
- Oversaw unit activities and delegated work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Made bed and patient assignments.
- Emergency Department & Special Care Unit (SCU)
- Providing patient care and coordination under the guidance of senior ER/SCU nurses and resources, when necessary in management of patient care. Identified and assessed emergency situations. Initiated appropriate response and intervention.
- Gained exposure to acute and complex patient care situations, contributing to skill development in assessment and rapid response protocols. Assisted in the administration and monitoring of complex therapies including vasopressors, ventilators, telemetry, external pacemakers, and arterial lines under the guidance of senior nurses.
- Supported cardiac interventions, including preparation and assistance with cardioversion, while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Granite State College
Concord, N.H.05-2020
ADN - Nursing
Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing
Lewiston, M.E.05-2004
Skills
- Clinical Skills:
- Complex Wound Care / drainage systems
- Central Line Management
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Respiratory Support (Ventilator/BiPAP)
- PleurX Drainage System Management
- Chest tubes
- Ostomy Care / SP tube management
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care
- Blood product infusion
- Orthopedic care (traction/external fixation)
- Pain management (PCA, epidural, Ketamine)
- Care Coordination & Leadership:
- Case Management & Care Planning
- Charge Nurse / Team Leadership
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Core Competencies:
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Safety & Infection Control
Certification
- State of Maine RN Compact License- RN 49823 exp. 11/13/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association. Exp. 10/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
John Clarke Senior Living
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Charge RN
Bayshire Carlsbad
01.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse- Portsmouth Naval Hospital
American Hospital Institute, LLC
01.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center
01.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice
02.2007 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Stephens Memorial Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2016
ADN - Nursing
Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing
BSN - Nursing
Granite State College