Katrina Shepard

Provided care to patients in a 10 bed ICU, also worked as rapid response nurse, stroke team and responded to code blues on other units. Worked as charge nurse on unit and in medsurg/tele as needed.

• Utilizes the nursing process in providing patient care and patient/family teaching.
• Organizes and implements safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care in controlled settings, with predictable outcomes.
• Managed the recovery of post-operative patients in the ICU, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, maintaining airway patency, and preventing complications through vigilant assessment.
• Responded to emergency situations, providing critical care and support in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Operated and monitored Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, ensuring optimal fluid balance and hemodynamic stability.

• Administer various types of IV therapies based on orders from Physicians and other medical professionals.
• Assess patients before IV treatments
• Administering medications, vitamins and other fluids through IV lines, ports and central lines
• Collecting samples and reviewing lab results
• Monitoring patients throughout infusions to identify issues early
• Responding to side effects or reactions to treatments
• Explaining procedures to patients and families
• Collaborating with other care team members
• Maintaining detailed records of all patient care
• Administered intravenous therapies and medications to patients with precision and care.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reactions during infusion treatments, ensuring immediate response to any changes.
• Educated patients and families on infusion procedures, side effects, and post-treatment care protocols.
• Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
• Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, treatment plans, and medication administration in electronic health systems.
• Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, and documentation of vital signs and symptoms.

• Implementing Patient First's policies and procedures;
• Offering quality nursing care and generating a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere for patients and employees
• Providing nursing care in the ambulatory setting to individual patients and families;
• Calling patients with test results and answering all questions appropriately or relying to provider when needed.
• Using sound judgment when administering medical care and screening patients;
• Administering medications and knowing correct dosage, actions, and side effects of each medication administered;
• Assisting the physician in all emergency cases;
• Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions;
• Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere;
• Completing other duties as directed.

Patient care is provided to a 12-bed ICU and med-surg/tele when needed.

• Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and fostering professional development.

Critical care float pool

Patient care in a 32-bed trauma level 2 ICU, and I worked in the ER to take care of ICU patients as needed.

• Administered critical care interventions for trauma patients in high-stress environment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on post-trauma recovery and care procedures.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize trauma patient management strategies.
• Facilitated successful discharges from the trauma ICU by coordinating patient transfers to step-down units or rehabilitation facilities as appropriate.
• Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.

Provided care in a 18 bed ICU and 8 bed IMC , also worked in medsug/tele units when needed.

• Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

Provided care to patients in a 18 bed ICU and PCU as needed.

• Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care at the bedside.
• Documentation (electronic) of patient care and outcomes.
• Delegation of tasks to non-licensed personnel.
• Participates in unit quality initiatives.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in patient care planning
• Work in stressful environment with multiple demands and respond appropriately
• Able to resolve conflicts effectively, prioritize tasks, respond to emergencies and react calmly
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Awareness of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Respond to alarms, codes, telephones, overhead pages, etc.
• Read charts, labels, documentation, policies and procedures
• Communicate with staff, visitors, patients, and physicians in clear and concise English
• Participated in quality, patient experience and professional development initiatives.

Surgical and Medical Intensive Care/Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse.

12 bed ICU and 12 bed IMC

• Demonstrated competency in advocacy with patients and families, utilizing the nursing process, providing individualized, safe, age-specific, and culturally sensitive care.
• Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care delivery standards.
• Administered critical care treatments and medications to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to interventions, adjusting care as necessary.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and post-discharge care requirements.
• Mentored junior nursing staff in advanced clinical skills and best practices for ICU care.
• Implemented evidence-based protocols to reduce infection rates and improve overall patient safety.
• Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.