Robert Jordan Shepherd
Hazard
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with six years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency department/critical care specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
Director of Nursing
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2023
- 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, Emergency Department
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2022
- 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
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2017
- 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
Pikeville Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
- 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
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08.2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of The Cumerberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Hazard, KY04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Southeast Community And Technical College
Whitesburg, KY05.2016
Skills
- EMR System
- Unit Administration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compliance Monitoring
- Nurse Leadership
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- TNCC
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIHSS - Stroke Scale Certification
- Ultrasound Guided IV Placement Certification
References
- Candida Dixon, APRN
Graduate of the University of the Cumberlands
cdixon@pccek.com
- Chandan Sahay, MD
Vice Director of Emergency Services
csahay@gmail.com
Phone Number: (606) 939-0142
- Larry Bart Francis, MD
Director of Emergency Services
Phone Number: (606) 438-6249
- Andrew Maxwell, BSN, RN
Previous Director of Emergency Department
Phone Number: (606) 213-2683
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2022
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2017
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pikeville Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of The Cumerberlands
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Southeast Community And Technical College
- TNCC
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIHSS - Stroke Scale Certification
- Ultrasound Guided IV Placement Certification
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