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Tina Shepherd

New Hampton,NH

Summary

Dedicated nursing leader offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 10-year career history. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Nurse Manager Heart & Vascular Unit

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Hired, trained, conducted performance reviews and ensured staff met and exceeded performance goals
  • Devised, evaluated, implemented and streamlined protocols and standards of the unit
  • Managed the delivery of nursing services and patient care to meet quality, clinical and utilization standards as well as performance measures
  • Developed and implemented action plans to improve staff development
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall patient experience and streamlining internal processes.
  • Improved patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the department by addressing concerns promptly and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows to increase efficiency, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
  • Served as a mentor, coach and resource for nursing staff, fostering professional growth and career development opportunities.
  • Established a positive work environment that fosters open communication, collaboration and respect among nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage while controlling overtime costs, maintaining optimal nurse-patient ratios.
  • Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, creating a more cohesive unit for quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with medical directors and providers within practice operations.

Clinical Nurse Supervisor ICCU/CSCU

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2022


  • Give comprehensive nursing guidance, provide direct and indirect patient care all while maintaining outstanding care standards
  • Provide excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Manage nursing team’s monthly scheduling and daily work assignments
  • Maintain nursing policies and procedures
  • Manage staff performance and provide coaching when needed
  • Develop clinical staff with regular evaluations and annual feedback sessions
  • Utilize feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier working environment and increase patient satisfaction
  • Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implement outlined treatment plans.

Registered Nurse ICCU/CSCU

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2020
  • Provided professional nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills as relief charge nurse on 36-bed step-down unit
  • Train and supervise new RNs in the nurse residency program as a preceptor
  • Consistently work with interdisciplinary teams throughout the hospital to effectively manage patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
05.2014

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Safety
  • Compassionate Care

Awards

  • ACLS certified
  • Graduated Summa Cum Lauda
  • PSU Directors Award
  • Certified Hospice Volunteer

Timeline

Associate Nurse Manager Heart & Vascular Unit

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Clinical Nurse Supervisor ICCU/CSCU

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse ICCU/CSCU

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Plymouth State University
Tina Shepherd