Hannah Sheppard
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse competent in intensive care procedures, patients requiring mechanical ventilation and ICU level care. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Specializes in coronary care. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
QEII Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans
- Cared for patients who are mechanically ventilated and require life sustaining medications
- Established rapport with patients and their loved ones, resulting in holistic and family-centered care
Registered Nurse
QEII 6.1 Cardiology IMCU
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Working in a fast-paced environment, participating in collaborative care of patients with heart failure, NSTEMI and post STEMIs, post TAVI patients and other cardiac issues
- Able to prioritize and delegate tasks appropriately
- Completed IMCU course
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
Registered Nurse (Casual)
QEII Emergency (Pods 3, 4, 7)
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Duties include working in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to urgent and changing situations, prioritization, assisting physicians with various procedures, medication administration, IV push, preparing patients to be admitted to a unit.
Registered Nurse
QEII 8.1 Orthopedics/Medicine Unit
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Duties include providing patient and family-centered care, patient assessment, critical thinking, prioritization, delegation, medication administration, documentation, patient teaching, pre and post-operative care, wound management, PICC and central line care, administering blood transfusions, caring for APS patients, incorporating health promotion strategies, orientating new hires, performing charge duties on night shift.
Registered Nurse
COVID-19 Assessment Centre
09.2020 - 12.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cape Breton University
Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) -
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Graduate Certificate - Sexual Health
University of Alberta
Skills
- Completed ICU course
- Specializes in cardiac care
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient and family centered care
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Health promotion
- Patient advocacy and education
- Comprehensive health assessment
- PICC and central line care
- Complex wound management
- Administering blood transfusion
Certification
- Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP)
- BLS-HCP
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Naloxone Training
- CAMH- Understanding Stigma
- APS Course
References
References available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Every Women’s Centre
- Harm Reduction Week (CBU)
- Chew on This” Campaign
- Maple Hill Manor Nursing Home
- Donor at Canadian Blood Services
Timeline
Registered Nurse
QEII Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
QEII 6.1 Cardiology IMCU
02.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse (Casual)
QEII Emergency (Pods 3, 4, 7)
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
COVID-19 Assessment Centre
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
QEII 8.1 Orthopedics/Medicine Unit
01.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cape Breton University
Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) -
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Graduate Certificate - Sexual Health
University of Alberta
- Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP)
- BLS-HCP
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Naloxone Training
- CAMH- Understanding Stigma
- APS Course
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