Joel Shepperly
East Leroy,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Battle Creek VA Medical Center, excelling in critical patient assessments and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and therapeutic communication. Recognized for implementing evidence-based practices that significantly reduced patient falls, ensuring safety and continuity of care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Community Care Unit
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
09.2021 - 08.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Urgent Care Unit
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
04.2015 - 09.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Medical Unit
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Managed caseload of 7-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Bronson Methodist Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2010
- Safely administered medications according to physician orders, minimizing risk of adverse drug interactions or reactions.
- Promoted a supportive environment for both patients and their families during difficult times within the Cardiac Unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2007 - 04.2008
- Utilized evidence-based practices in daily nursing tasks, promoting optimal patient outcomes through informed decision-making processes.
- Performed admissions assessments efficiently while maintaining accuracy, enabling prompt initiation of appropriate care interventions.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, minimizing errors while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI05-1985
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- IV setup
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Emergency response
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric nursing
- Mental health nursing
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - Current 12/25/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Community Care Unit
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
09.2021 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse Urgent Care Unit
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
04.2015 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Medical Unit
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
03.2012 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Bronson Methodist Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2010
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Calvin College
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