Kamryn Shepperd
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 6 years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Westminster Village
10.2022 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Patient Care Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Toddler Room Assistant
Just Us Kids
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
Lafayette, IN07.2024
High School Diploma -
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
Oxford, IN06.2018
Skills
- Patient relations
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Effective Communication
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
Earned high and highest academic honor roll each term December '22- December '23 (enrolled as a full-time student)
Recipient of Mabel & Knight, 40&8 Grand Voiture, and Benton Community Foundation scholarships June '23
Selected by professor to participate in preceptor clinical trial January '24
Selected member of Sigma Theta Tu International March '24
Certification
- CNA certification
- CPR/AED certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer's training/certifications
- NIHH certified
Timeline
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Westminster Village
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
07.2019 - 07.2022
Toddler Room Assistant
Just Us Kids
06.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
- CNA certification
- CPR/AED certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer's training/certifications
- NIHH certified
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