Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Black Gavel Solano County Elected Official
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Parise Shepherd

Summary

Professional experienced registered nurse with over 15 years of nursing management / health service administration leadership within hospitals, county departments and public/ private sectors. Sworn in 12/10/2024- Elected Suisun City Councilwoman 2025-2028

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elected Government Official

Suisun City Council Woman
01.2025 - Current
  • Elected Government Official as Suisun City Council-The Suisun City Council (12/10/24 through 2028) is responsible for making legislative decisions for the city, including passing ordinances, resolutions, and setting the city budget. We also set tax levies, sewer and water rates, and oversee various aspects of city governance, such as implementing city policies and managing the city's relationship with other government entities according to the City of Suisun City.
    Key Responsibilities of the Suisun City Council:
    Legislative Powers:
    The City Council is responsible for enacting laws and policies that govern the city.
    Budget Adoptions:
    They are responsible for adopting the city's annual budget and setting appropriate tax levies according to the City of Suisun City.
    Policy Implementation:
    The City Council oversees the implementation of city policies, and the City Manager is hired to assist with this.
    Relationship with the City Manager:
    The Council hires and oversees the City Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city.
    Intergovernmental Relations:
    The City Council is involved in the city's relationship with other government entities, including county, state, and federal governments according to the City of Suisun City.
    Overseeing Commissions and Committees:
    The City Council oversees commissions and committees, such as the Planning Commission, Recreation Parks Marina Arts Commission, and the Environment and Climate Committee says the City of Suisun City.
    Setting Agenda:
    The City Council sets the agenda for its meetings and decides what issues will be discussed and voted upon.
    Suisun City Council- I represents Suisun City on the following Boards and Agencies:

    Suisun City Successor Agency
    Suisun City Housing Authority
    Suisun City Public Financing Authority (Inactive)
    Suisun-Solano Water Authority
    Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District

Charge RN

Creswood Behavioral Health
04.2018 - Current
  • Health will provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operation of the unit. The RN assesses, plans, organizes, develops, implements, and evaluates all the activities related to nursing standards of care, professional development, operational function, and communication throughout the facility.
  • Oversight and implementation of admission and discharge of psychiatric patients, medication administration, documentation. 5150 Certified

RN Case Manager

SOLANO County
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • A Public Health Nurse assesses the physical, psycho-social, and health care status and needs of families and individuals. They collect health history, develop care plans, detect illnesses, and participate in community investigations. Public Health Nurses work with diverse populations and provide specialized support, service, and education
  • Managed case load A-M- Process SARS, AMR, Identify Medical Homes and implementation of transfers into and out of the county to other CCS programs.

FSUSD District Nurse

FSUSD
10.2022 - 04.2023

Conducts medical case findings, screenings, and referral activities related to the health needs of students. 2. Refers parents of pupils needing medical care or welfare assistance to appropriate private or community resources. 3. Monitors and aids in the prevention and spread of communicable diseases in the school setting according to guidelines established by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and under the direction of the local health department. 4. Serves as a health education resource person to staff and students. 5. Provides health counseling services for guardians and school personnel. 6. Assists in identification of safety and health hazards on school sites. 7. Maintains a health record for each student. 8. Informs teachers of physical or health liabilities of students, and designs and implements individualized health plans to meet individual health needs of students when warranted. 9. Provides emergency nursing service for sick or injured students at school. 10. Notifies guardians of students about illnesses, physical impairments/disorders, and potential health problems; provides health counseling directed toward the pursuit of appropriate action. 11. Supervises medication administration practices at schools pursuant to California Education Code requirements and District policies and regulations. 12. Assumes the responsibility for screening procedures such as hearing and vision. 13. Assists with verification of selected student absences by home or telephone contacts with guardians. 14. Assists medical personnel in immunization programs conducted at the schools, if applicable. Board Revision Approved: 05/16/2024 Board Approved: 02/24/1983, 05/26/2022 Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Job Description SCHOOL NURSE 15. Prepares and distributes health topic bulletins to students, staff members, and guardians. 16. Confers with family medical advisors as indicated and modifies student healthcare plans accordingly. 17. Attends student focused meetings such as IEP meetings, section 504 meetings, and parent conferences. 18. Follows established policies and procedures for reporting mandated incidents such as child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence. 19. Prepares mandated health and developmental workups and updates on all special education students. 20. Interprets health and developmental evaluations to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the student, including members of the IEP team, and provides appropriate follow-through. 21. Supervises directly or indirectly, as applicable, physical health care services in the school health setting in accordance with law. (Ed Code 49422, 49423.5) 22. Provides annual training for staff volunteers on the administration of epinephrine pens. 23. Attends professional meetings and is encouraged to attend professional development. 24. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nursing Department Adjunct Professor

Solano Community College
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Taught CNA students/ courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
  • Inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
  • Meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports.
  • Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
  • Participate in staff/division meetings.
  • Keep student learning outcomes current and assess courses.
  • Review curriculum and assess student learning.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Sciences and/or Director of Nursing.
  • Instructors must also communicate professionally and work effectively with others.

Education

Ph.D. - Doctorate in Health Administration/Op. Leadership

Grand Canyon University Candidate
Phoenix, AZ
05-2027

Master in Public Administration - Health Administration

Grambling State University
05.1996

CTC - Ca Teaching Credential

California Teaching Credential
Fairfield, CA
01-2023

Bachelor of Science - BSN-Nursing/PHN Certificate

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2021

Associate of Science - AS Nursing/AA Liberal Arts

Solano Community Service
Fairfield, CA
06-2008

Director of Staff Development Certification - DSD

Joshua Tree
Fairfield, CA
06-2008

Bachelor of Science -

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
05-1996

Skills

  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Motivated Attitude
  • Knowledgable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Cooperative teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of city ordinances/annual budgets.

Certification

Public Health Nurse Certification

California Teaching Credential

Black Gavel Solano County Elected Official

Experience

  • Association of Bay Area Governments -ABAG Alternate for Suisun City Mayor ABAG MTC · Our mission is to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities.

    ABAG is part regional planning agency and part local government service provider. We accomplish our goals by providing planning services and cost-effective ABAG member services to local governments struggling with rising costs and diminishing incomes. Within each of these two categories we perform a broad range of activities for our members.

    ABAG outlines work program goals and objectives for the Bay Area's nine counties and 101 cities and towns every year, and we are primarily governed by the following:

    Executive Board
    General Assembly
    Committees
    In some cases, ABAG has the authority to enact certain legislation on behalf of the Bay Area, for example the state-mandated Regional Housing Need Allocation, or RHNA. We also operate as the state-designated clearinghouse for federal grant applications. ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) have a combined staff, serving both the ABAG Executive Board and the MTC Commission. ABAG stands for the Association of Bay Area Governments. Our mission is to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities. ABAG is part regional planning agency and part local government service provider. We accomplish our goals by providing planning services and cost-effective ABAG member services to local governments struggling with rising costs and diminishing incomes. Within each of these two categories we perform a broad range of activities for our members. ABAG outlines work program goals and objectives for the Bay Area's nine counties and 101 cities and towns every year, and we are primarily governed by the following: Executive Board General Assembly Committees In some cases, ABAG has the authority to enact certain legislation on behalf of the Bay Area, for example the state-mandated Regional Housing Need Allocation, or RHNA. We also operate as the state-designated clearinghouse for federal grant applications. ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) have a combined staff, serving both the ABAG Executive Board and the MTC Commission.
    Skills: Business Analysis Skills: Business Analysis
  • Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District · The District's Board of Directors is composed of the City Council members of Fairfield and Suisun City. The Board president is elected by the Board from among its members. The District's General Manager, who directly oversees the District's operations, reports to the Board of Directors.The District's Board of Directors is composed of the City Council members of Fairfield and Suisun City. The Board president is elected by the Board from among its members. The District's General Manager, who directly oversees the District's operations, reports to the Board of Directors.
  • City of Suisun City · Acting as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of Suisun -The City Council also sits as the governing board for the Housing Authority and as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. The Oversight Board is an independent review board reviewing Successor Agency actions.
  • Professional Reference: Janitress Nathaniel, RN, MSN- Kaiser @ (707) 712-9910
  • Joyce Averett, RN, MSN- SCC Professor @ (707) 695-0944
  • Joyce Thompson RN, MSN, FNP -Private practice @ 510-388-3751

Timeline

Elected Government Official

Suisun City Council Woman
01.2025 - Current

RN Case Manager

SOLANO County
04.2023 - 05.2025

FSUSD District Nurse

FSUSD
10.2022 - 04.2023

Charge RN

Creswood Behavioral Health
04.2018 - Current

Nursing Department Adjunct Professor

Solano Community College
01.2018 - 11.2022

Ph.D. - Doctorate in Health Administration/Op. Leadership

Grand Canyon University Candidate

Master in Public Administration - Health Administration

Grambling State University

CTC - Ca Teaching Credential

California Teaching Credential

Bachelor of Science - BSN-Nursing/PHN Certificate

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - AS Nursing/AA Liberal Arts

Solano Community Service

Director of Staff Development Certification - DSD

Joshua Tree

Bachelor of Science -

Grambling State University
Parise Shepherd