Sara Shepherd
Lorain,OH
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes through meticulous medication administration and empathetic communication. Skilled in Epic Systems and demonstrating strong clinical judgment, excels in interdisciplinary collaboration and training, significantly reducing medication errors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Cleveland Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
LPN
Cleveland Clinic
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patients.
- Collaborated with Oncology Physicians to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted Nurse Practitioner with bone marrow biopsy patients.
- Placed order for necessary lab work and consults.
- Maintained physician schedules.
LPN
Abbewood Assisted Living
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics and other medications to the residents.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
EHOVE Adult Career Center
Milan, OH04.2022
Certification - LPN
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH08.2011
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Charting
- Physical Stamina
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Epic System
- Patient Observation
- Equipment Inspection
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Time Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Infection Control
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Responsible and Dependable
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- First Aid and CPR
- Basic Life Support
Certification
RN.513885
BLS 2022 American Heart Association Avon, OH
Timeline
RN
Cleveland Clinic
08.2022 - Current
LPN
Cleveland Clinic
09.2015 - 08.2022
LPN
Abbewood Assisted Living
07.2013 - 01.2016
Diploma - Registered Nurse
EHOVE Adult Career Center
Certification - LPN
Lorain County Community College
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