Shequana Shepherd
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Experienced RN seeking opportunity for growth. High level of attention and focus on patient care and details. Motivated individual seeking to further career and education in the nursing field, while utilizing and expanding current skill and talent set. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
American Vision Partners
04.2023 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
HealthTrust
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Evaluates emergency situations and initiate appropriate nursing interventions according to guidelines and policies
- Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels, and shows consideration and respect for others
- Provides a professional level of nursing to care for patients using nursing processes and guidelines
- Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to Paramedics, ER techs, and support staff to ensure completion of patient care activities
- Administered high potent drugs during codes and life-threatening situations
- Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure
- Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination
- Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care
- Ensures patient safety related but not limited to, medications and all procedures
- Performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks, completing laboratory draws and performing other tests such as a urinalysis, strep test, EKG, vision screening, pulse oximetry, etc.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Assesses & triages patients presenting to the health care setting, including unscheduled patients, emergencies & others using critical thinking skills
- Monitors patient & work flows, directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of safe & effective patient care
- Serves as a role model for quality & service & as a resource, coach & mentor for other members of the Health Care Team
- Administration of medications & other nursing procedures as ordered by the physician
- Assists w/ procedures & nursing care w/in scope of practice & skill
- Accurately documents patient data, actions, interventions & patient response according to established guidelines & policies
- Monitor daily performance of clinical team members to ensure duties are completed accurately, efficiently and timely
- Monitor and control overtime
- Identify and recommend solutions to clinical team member and office issues or problems
- Ensure high quality clinical care for patients by reviewing and researching concerns or complaints and recommending corrective action as appropriate
- Maintain adequate clinical supplies
- Ensure supply purchases are cost efficient and within the budget
- Ensure clinical equipment remains in operating condition
- Assist medical assistants, nurses and providers with maintaining patient flow to ensure patients are seen timely and efficiently
- Serve as a back-up for clinical team members as needed by working as a provider’s primary nurse or assistant due to staffing needs including vacations, illnesses, lunches, etc
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
RN/ER
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Evaluates emergency situations and initiate appropriate nursing interventions according to guidelines and policies
- Actively works to make own and related teams successful, effectively communicates with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels, and shows consideration and respect for others
- Provides a professional level of nursing to care for patients using nursing processes and guidelines
- Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to LPNs, ER techs, and support staff to ensure completion of patient care activities
- Administered high potent drugs during codes and life-threatening situations
- Demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure
- Participates in discharge planning with increasing responsibility and coordination
- Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and seeks support to adjust the plan of care
- Ensures care meets standards of practice
- Ensures patient safety related but not limited to, medications and all procedures
- Performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks, completing laboratory draws and performing other tests such as a urinalysis, strep test, EKG, vision screening, pulse oximetry, etc.
RN
ER, Rockdale Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Analyzed patient ABGs, CBC metabolic profiles, radiological, and EKG results
- Collaborated with nurses for patient transfer to ICU and tertiary hospitals
- Administered medications, Foley catheter insertions, peripheral line IVs, and assisted physicians in and out of ER rooms
- Administered high potent drugs during codes and life-threatening situations
- Prevented injuries from becoming life threatening conditions
- Prioritizing and multitasking responsibilities
- Performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks, completing laboratory draws and performing other tests such as a urinalysis, strep test, EKG, vision screening, pulse oximetry, etc.
RN / Nurse Supervisor
Life Care Center of Lawrenceville
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Registered newly admitted patients and completed head to toe assessments
- Supervised and ensured completion of task assigned to RNs, LPNs, and support staff
- Discussed patient treatment plans with the family and the patient
- Resolve conflicts and issues for staff, families, and patients
- Observe and document patient behavior and activity
- Maintained scheduling and shift changes
- Collaborated with medical personal about care and treatments
- Ensured safety for all staff, families, and patients
- Appropriately delegated tasks
Education
BSN -
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2017
Associates - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College School of Nursing
Tifton, GA05.2015
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Triage
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant – GA, Active
RN – GA/Compact, Active
BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC Certified
Timeline
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
American Vision Partners
04.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
HealthTrust
02.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
04.2018 - 01.2019
RN/ER
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2018
RN
ER, Rockdale Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2017
RN / Nurse Supervisor
Life Care Center of Lawrenceville
11.2015 - 02.2016
BSN -
Columbus State University
Associates - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College School of Nursing
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