Sheila Lores
Cape Coral
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) leveraging over 700 hours of clinical training in both telehealth and in-person environments. Experienced in progressive care, telemetry, and medical-surgical nursing, bringing expertise in critical patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Specializing in comprehensive mental health evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based care for diverse populations. Fluent in both English and Spanish, dedicated to delivering high-quality and culturally sensitive healthcare services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PCU Registered Nurse (PRN)
Lee Health
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-acuity care in progressive units, managing complex cases with precision.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and administered critical IV therapies effectively.
- Monitored telemetry and responded to arrhythmias, ensuring patient stability and safety.
- Collaborated with teams for optimal care and efficient discharge planning.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through detailed monitoring and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Monitor vital telemetry data and implement rapid interventions for cardiac emergencies, ensuring precise medication administration and therapy protocols
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Travel RN – Telemetry/Med-Surg
HealthTrust Staffing
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided patient-focused care in high-demand hospital units, improving patient recovery rates.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions, enhancing treatment outcomes for diverse patient needs.
- Administered critical medications, ensuring timely interventions for improved health results.
- Educated families on care plans, boosting understanding and adherence to medical advice.
- Mentored new nurses, promoting skill growth and compliance with hospital standards.
- Streamlined patient care protocols across multiple specialized units while coordinating complex treatment plans for diverse medical conditions
- Implemented comprehensive patient education strategies, focusing on post-discharge care planning and medication adherence
Telemetry/Med-Surg RN
Laredo Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored critical patients, identified abnormal rhythms, initiated interventions, and ensured patient safety.
- Assisted in emergency responses, managed cardiac arrests, and improved patient outcomes.
- Managed post-op recovery, administer pain control, prevent complications, and enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with case managers, ensured smooth transitions to rehab, and improved patient care continuity.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols for high-acuity patient monitoring, enhancing early detection of cardiac abnormalities and optimizing emergency response times
- Streamlined post-operative care procedures through systematic assessment and proactive pain management, reducing recovery complications
Medical-Surgical RN
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered direct care to patients with acute and chronic conditions, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Coordinated IV therapies and wound care, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Supported end-of-life care planning, aiding families in palliative decisions.
- Documented patient progress in EMR systems, maintaining compliance.
- Managed catheter placements and central lines, improving care efficiency.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care protocols for complex medical conditions, implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and monitoring treatment outcomes
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2021
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communication
UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico)
Mexico City08-2012
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluations
- Medication Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk Assessment
- Telehealth and In-Person Mental Health Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Healthcare technology
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Therapeutic communication
- Time management
- Psychotherapeutic inventions
- Treatment plan creation
Websites
Certifications And Licensure
- PMHNP-BC, Passed ANCC Exam, awaiting Florida Board of Nursing certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida, Active
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Clinical Internships
SoHo MD (Telehealth, NY Headquarters)
Dove Behavioral Health (In person, Cape Coral FL)
Timeline
PCU Registered Nurse (PRN)
Lee Health
01.2023 - Current
Travel RN – Telemetry/Med-Surg
HealthTrust Staffing
11.2021 - 05.2023
Telemetry/Med-Surg RN
Laredo Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2021
Medical-Surgical RN
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
07.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Laredo Community College
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Communication
UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico)
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