Jenny Sheppard

• Home visit teaching and infusions,
• Covid research lab draws.
• I teach patients and care givers on administering their medications or monthly visits to administer medications
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

I came to the position as a traveler, Due to the staff and the learning possibilities I stayed on as Per Diem Staff

• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• I also do relief charge, precept new nurses to the unit , and Teaching
• Circulate Cesarean Sections. I am efficient and competent to work all the units in Maternal Child
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.

• Educated patients on prenatal care, newborn care, and postpartum self-care through one-on-one consultations.
• Upheld strict infection control measures in the Labor and Delivery unit to minimize risk to vulnerable newborns.
• Contributed to reduced infant mortality rates with diligent monitoring of neonatal vital signs post delivery.
• Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
• Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
• Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
• Supported grieving families experiencing pregnancy loss or stillbirth with empathy and appropriate resources.
• Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, ensuring timely intervention when necessary for patient safety.
• Provided emotional support to expectant mothers, easing anxieties and promoting a positive birthing experience.
• Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.

Triage Pregnant Patients

• Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
• Served as a patient advocate by communicating concerns promptly to healthcare providers and intervening when necessary to protect patients'' rights.
• Assessed neonates immediately after delivery for any signs of distress or complications, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from labor rooms to postpartum units or neonatal intensive care units as needed for appropriate patient care continuity.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during challenging times in labor and delivery process.
• Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.

• LDRP

• Labor and Delivery/PP RN
• Assist Anesthesia in Epidural and Spinal placements, Circulate Cesarean Sections, Baby Catcher at deliveries, Antepartum and Triage Pts, Assist laboring moms during medicated and natural birth plans, bill beds, assist with infant care and teaching to new parents as well as breastfeeding .
• This assignment even though Folsom was my main hospital I floated to 5 other hospitals in the system

• Labor and Delivery RN

• Labor and Delivery RN

• Labor and Delivery RN

• San Jose Kaiser Permanate.

• Registry Assignment.

• Labor and Delivery RN

• Labor and Delivery RN

• Travel Assignment

• I started out as a Full time nurse here and had continued here as a per diem nurse.
• Assessed staffing needs based on patient acuity levels, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times in the labor and delivery unit.
• Ensured a safe environment by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing assessments during labor and delivery.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing emotional support and compassionate care during labor and delivery.
• Contributed to improved patient outcomes by participating in quality improvement initiatives focused on evidence-based practice within the labor and delivery unit.
• I labor patients, do mom/baby couplet care, relief charge, triage, circulate cesarean sections as well as take care of fetal demise patients, I also am part of the Bereavement team and do the PAT for the unit as well.

• Travel assignment

• Travel assignment

• Travel assignment

• Travel assignment

• Travel assignment

• Travel assignment

• Travel assignment

• I started here as a new grad from nursing, I learned how to assist with epidurals, scrub and circulate cesarean sections, labor patients, high risk ante partums , Triage patients, FSE placements, Transports of high risk patients from other hospitals.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination during labor and delivery processes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in labor and delivery nursing.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when dealing with unexpected challenges during labor and delivery situations ensuring optimal patient outcomes.