Kathryn M. Shepherd
Stafford
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in medication administration and patient education. Delivered high-quality care in labor and delivery settings through effective patient assessments and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Enhanced individualized care plans and patient education, resulting in optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Active Duty Army
Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in delivery room procedures, providing support to physicians and families.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, enhancing informed decision-making and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted postpartum assessments, ensuring recovery progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Registered Nurse, Recovery and Postpartum
Active Duty Army
Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored maternal recovery following vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including pain management, incision assessment, hemorrhage surveillance, and postpartum complication surveillance.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and healthy newborns in accordance with Army and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
- Assessed newborn transition to extrauterine life, including vital signs, feeding effectiveness, thermoregulation, jaundice screening, and glucose monitoring.
- Administered medications, blood products, vaccines, and intravenous therapies while ensuring medications safety and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse, Senior Living
Quincy Village
Waynesboro, PA
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct nursing care, performed assessments, administered medications, and developed care plans for residents with acute and chronic medical conditions..
- Served as Charge Nurse responsible for overseeing daily operations of the nursing unit and coordinating resident care.
- Supervised and supported Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other nursing personnel to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05-2022
Skills
- IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Charting documentation
- Patient education
- Registered Nursing License exp (10/31/2027)
- BLS (1/2/2025)
- IFM (7/9/2026)
- ALS (1/9/2026
- NRP (6/6/2025)
- STABLE (9/12/2025)
- ALSO (2/8/2024)
Norwegian Foot March
Awarded the Norwegian Foot March Badge for completing a 18.6 endurance march with a military rucksack within the required time standard.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Active Duty Army
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Recovery and Postpartum
Active Duty Army
01.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Senior Living
Quincy Village
07.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University