Sheila Cabalu

Approved Total Clinical Hours: 566.58 Hrs (Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Fall 2022)

• Provided primary care for all ages, including routine checkups and gynecological exams. Tailored healthcare plans for patients coping with acute and chronic health problems. Assisted the preceptor with in-office minor surgical procedures. Presented patient cases and recommendations to the preceptor. Documented each patient's visit in the EMR system to ensure their care was accurately tracked and monitored.

Approved Total Clinical Hours: 242 hours (Summer 2022| Fall 2022)

• Collected medical histories from patients and caregivers, and performed physical exams on patients of all ages. Presented patient cases to the clinical preceptor with an assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care. Accurately documented all encounters in the EMR.

• Implemented an outpatient burn pain education program, and evaluated its effectiveness and participant satisfaction using validated surveys. Analyzed data related to patient outcomes, satisfaction surveys, and other metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements. Coordinated and organized the program successfully.

• Administered physical exams, health assessments, and guidance on nutrition and lifestyle changes to patients of all ages during clinical rotations. Additionally, spearheaded a quality improvement project at Johns Hopkins Bayview Outpatient Burn Clinic as part of the DNP FNP program.

• Accurately recorded and acquired patient demographics, medications, allergies, and relevant information accurately on EMRs for healthcare personnel.

• Responsible for managing household tasks and caring for two children. Volunteered at a kids' charter school to assist teachers and other staff.

• Supported patients with insurance and denial issues, mentored new nurses, educated non-nursing colleagues, and participated in community outreach programs.

• Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services, and other agencies to meet client needs and transition of care.
• Coordinated care, conducted utilization reviews, recruited nurse case managers, and ensured safe patient discharge with efficiency.

• Partnered with healthcare professionals on various units, including ICUs, emergency rooms, observation suites, telemetry, and med-surg floors to deliver optimal patient care and outcomes while consistently receiving excellent job performance ratings.

• Delivered comprehensive post-operative care, education, and support throughout colonoscopies and EGDs, with an unwavering commitment to patient safety.

• Resolved urgent situations and worked closely with the healthcare team to achieve the best results for patients suffering from neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

• Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to provide effective and efficient care to patients with chronic ventilation and multiple health concerns.