Carla Shepard

***** ****** ****** ******** ****, KS 66213

717-***-**** ac8kii@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with specialization as an adult geriatric nurse practitioner.

•Highly skilled clinician with over thirteen years of nursing clinical experience.

•Self-motivated to acquire and master new clinical skills and adapt to my environment.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing 2017

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2005

Colorado State University-Pueblo, CO

Master of Science– Health Care Administration 2003

Troy State University, Troy, AL

Bachelor of Science- Health Care Management 2001

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

KS APRN 53-77990-072

MO APRN 201-***-****

AANPCP, A-GNP Certification # AG11170052 11/14/2017- 11/14/2022

NPI #124*******

RN - Kansas 14-112***-*** Missouri 201-***-****

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association

NURSING EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner Kansas City Medicine Partners 2018-present

Provide primary care to patients SNF, residents in LTC & ALF, as well as, patients admitted to Geri-Psych.

Duties include medical oversight, consulting specialists to provide necessary care, and prescribing nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments.

Assistant Clinical Director Low T Center, Leawood, KS 2018- 2018

Examine clients, interpret laboratory values, monitor vital signs, adjust hormone levels and determine need for testosterone replacement therapy in a fast-paced environment

Document care plans and refer patients for specialty services when medically necessary.

CVC Nurse Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 2011 – 2018

•Assess and monitor the vital signs and telemetry of patients with cardiovascular disease post open heart surgery, myocardial infarction, and PTCA.

•Operate bedside and central cardiac monitoring systems, intravenous infusion pumps, suction units, defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.

ICU Nurse Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 2015 − 2017

•Admitted, assessed, and monitored critically-ill patients to determine the intensity of disease, created nursing care plans, and provided optimal care to patients and their families.

•Collaborated with members of the health care team to determine patient needs for rehabilitation or long-term care after discharge.

•Encouraged patients and families to participate in decision making and offered emotional support.

Hospice Nurse Case Manager Crossroads Hospice, Lenexa, KS 2014 −2015

•Provided autonomous and detailed care, pain management, symptom management, stress management, and emotional support to patients and families coming to terms with impending death.

•Administered medications, monitored vital signs and subtle changes in terminally ill and dying patients.

•Educated patients, families, and nursing facilities regarding end of life care and administering medications for patient comfort.

Staff Nurse Cushing Hospital, Leavenworth, KS 2010 −2014

•Provided high quality patient care on a general medical surgical floor, collaborated with doctors and social workers, and mentored registered nursing students from a local community college during their clinical experiences.

•Demonstrated initiative and a commitment to quality patient care by independently completing an advanced EKG interpretation class, an advanced cardiac assessment course, and pediatric advanced life support.

•Prepared patients for surgical procedures, administered medications and blood products, and provided wound care.

Staff Nurse Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA 2008 - 2010

•Acquired and demonstrated the clinical skills to provide high quality care to patients on a progressive care unit.

•Perform advanced patient care such as IV catheter insertion and fluid maintenance, nasogastric tube insertion, urinary catheter insertion, medication administration, obtaining 12 lead EKG's, and ECG monitoring.

•Utilized proper sterile techniques to access ports, venous access devices, and assist physicians in bedside procedures

Primary Care Nurse Schweinfurt Army Health Clinic, Germany 2006 - 2008

•Provide care to families of active duty service members in Family Practice rotating through all areas including Pediatrics, Well Woman Clinic, Allergy/Immunizations, Acute Care Clinic and Telephone Triage.

•Assisted with minor surgical procedures to include newborn circumcisions, toe nail removals, abnormal growth removals, and abscess and cyst incision and drainage.

LPN Laurel Manor Nursing Home, Colorado Springs, CO 2004 - 2005

•Supervised CNAs providing care for 20 residents in a nursing home environment.

•Assessed mental status, monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed dressing changes.

•Administered immunizations, updated care plans, and collaborated with other staff members.

Medical Assistant Colorado Springs Health Partners, Colorado Springs, CO 2001-2004

•Worked as in MA in the float pool at 11 locations in the following clinics: Internal Medicine, Acute Care, Allergy/Immunizations, Oncology, Disease Management, Podiatry, Pediatrics, and Family Practice.

•Assisted in minor surgical procedures, administered injections and immunizations, removed casts, educated patients regarding disease management, performed blood draws, telephone triage, and reception duties.

Medial Assistant U.S. Army 1995 - 2000

•Supervised 14 civilian and military staff members in a Pediatric Complex of 4 clinics to include Well Child Clinic, Pediatrics, Early Intervention Services, and Immunizations.

•Provided IV therapy, assisted in GYN exams and minor surgical procedures, performed wound care to include suturing and packing wounds, and administered injectable medications and vaccinations.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2016- present

American Nurses Association 2016- present

References available upon request

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