Jennifer Shepherd, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CHPN
Dr. Jennifer Shepherd is a nursing leader dedicated to transforming the healthcare and nursing workforce environment and performance. With extensive experience as a direct care provider and clinical leader, she promotes innovative healthcare delivery and education to ensure patient safety and quality. Dr. Shepherd spearheads AI initiatives to enhance nurse driven solutions and address workforce challenges, improving efficiency and resilience among nursing professionals. She has developed advanced programs that equip nurses with essential skills for an evolving healthcare landscape.
Her credentials include nursing professional development and advanced nurse executive certifications from the ANCC, hospice and palliative care certification from the HPNA, and alumni status in pediatric critical care from the AACN. She serves as Vice President of the Virginia Nurses Association and is a clinical member of the Medical Reserve Corps for Virginia.
Through her thought leadership, Dr. Shepherd connects nursing professional development to workforce sustainability, demonstrating how AI-driven solutions can enhance productivity and elevate nursing practice, paving the way for a technologically advanced future in healthcare.