Samantha Sheppard
Brentwood,Tennessee
Summary
I am a leader and a servant in each aspect of my life. I lead by serving first. I strive to develop the potential in myself and others. I seek to understand others and help them reach their expectations and goals. I am an attentive listener and long to care and help in every way I can. My goal is to bring my skills to a team in a workplace where we lift each other up and create new ways to best benefit our patients. My desire is to be a meticulous nurse dedicated to contributing value to a patient-focused team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored Patients heart rythm using cardiac telemetry monitors
- Administration of cardiac drips such as: amiodarone, diltiazem, lidocaine, heparin, lasix, milrinone, dobutamine
- Conversed with attendings, residents, APPRNs, and techs to care for patients
- Time management skills to care for 5 patients during my shift
- Care for post-op patients such as: Heart Catheterizations, Permanent Pacemakers, Ablations, Watchmen and Pericardial Windows, Transespohageal Echocardiograms.
- Prepped patients going for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with Grafting, Stress tests and echocardiograms
Nurse Extern
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Experienced in routine care to patient codes
- Performed nursing skills: started IVs, foley catheter insertion, straight catheter, MRSA swabs, glucose checks, vital signs, ambulation of patients out of bed, bed baths, CHG baths, brief changes
- Time organization of vital signs and glucose checks for a minimum of 12 patients
- Ensured proper safety and care of patients
- Trusting and reliable relationships with co-workers.
Retail Sales Associate
Marti and Liz Shoes
Franklin, TN
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Learned how to diffuse situations with irate customers
- Money management and financial
Organization of products and categories - Building relationships with co-workers
- Designed creative ways to display the clothes and shoes.
Hostess
Uncle Julios
Brentwood , TN
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
Licensed Lifeguard
Maryland Farms YMCA
Brentwood, TN
05.2015 - 02.2016
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Coordinated with the lifeguard team to monitor swimming areas and enforce safety measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Nashville, TN02-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Nashville, TN03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-2022
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School
Brentwood, TN05-2017
Skills
- BCLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV administration
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2024
Hostess
Uncle Julios
12.2017 - 05.2018
Retail Sales Associate
Marti and Liz Shoes
06.2017 - 06.2023
Licensed Lifeguard
Maryland Farms YMCA
05.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Harding University
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School
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