Kelly Shepard
Spotsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and Paraeducator with a proven track record at Mary Washington Healthcare and Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Excelled in delivering personalized support and fostering a safe learning environment, showcasing skills in team collaboration and learning disabilities support. Achieved positive outcomes through effective communication and positive reinforcement, enhancing both educational and healthcare settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to classroom teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
Classroom Paraeducator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
02.1993 - 12.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VADiploma - Practical Nursing
Prince William County School of Practical Nursing
Manassas, VAHigh School Diploma -
Osbourn Park Senior High School
Manassas, VASkills
- Learning disabilities support
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Teacher support
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
07.2024 - 09.2024
Classroom Paraeducator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
12.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
02.1993 - 12.2023
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Prince William County School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Osbourn Park Senior High School
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