Robert Jordan Shepherd
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Hazard,KY
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a robust background in intensive care, emergency medicine, respiratory therapy, and wound care management, treatment, and education. Proven success in managing diverse patient populations and improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Demonstrated ability in clinical decision-making and patient education.
Work History
Inpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive wound care plans.
- Evaluated patients progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal healing results.
Clinical Nurse Manager
6 Months- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 25-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Director of Nursing
1 Month- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
2 Years- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Communicated with other hospitals within the state regarding transfer patients.
- Communicated with other hospitals within the state regarding patient's medical records.
- Assigned and delegated various nursing assignments to staff.
- Ensured safe and effective staffing for the hospital.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Years 1 Month- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
1 Year- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
5 Months- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
- 4.0 GPA
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Skills
Patient education
Preventive care
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Multitasking
Organizational skills
Interprofessional collaboration
Treatment plan development
Lab result evaluation
Advanced physical examination
Therapeutic intervention
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (Active License)
- Obtaining Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) in Respiratory Therapy
- TNCC
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Ultrasound Guided IV Placement Certification
- Wound Care Certification (WCC)
References
- Candida Dixon, APRN
Graduate of the University of the Cumberlands
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center/Primary Care Centers of Eastern KY
cdixon@pccek.com
Phone Number: (606) 821-5480
- Speros Livieratos, MD
Previous Intensivist (Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Previously Employed at Pikeville Medical Center
Current Employer:
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
3651 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
Phone Number: (706) 955-5596
- Joshua Watts, DO
Emergency Department Physician
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Phone Number: (606) 471-9193
- Larry Bart Francis, MD
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Phone Number: (606) 438-6249
Timeline
Inpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Nurse Manager
ARH Advanced Care KY River
06.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Director of Nursing
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2017Read More
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pikeville Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016Read More
University of The Cumberlands
Masters of Science in Nursing from Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
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University of The Cumerberlands
Bachelor of Nursing from Nursing
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Galen College Of Nursing
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Southeast Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
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