Sheila Tetreault, DO, DABFM
Frederick,MD
Summary
Compassionate skilled physician with 30 years of comprehensive medical field experience. Extensive knowledge of occupational health, family medical services, pediatrics, urgent care and military medicine. Committed to providing quality holistic care and service to patients, addressing each individual's concerns. Detail-oriented team player with strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills who assists and collaborates with other medical staff to provide optimal care. Dedicated, versatile and hardworking professional committed to maintaining high medical standards.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care Physician
Meritus Urgent Care
10.2008 - Current
- Provided urgent medical care, including evaluation and treatment of acute illness, x-ray, lab and EKG interpretation, fracture management, minor surgical procedures, sports and DOT physicals, triage and stabilization of emergent patients for transfer and workers' comp assessments.
- Conducted the only freestanding COVID clinic within the tri-state area at onset of the pandemic and administered COVID drive-up testing site procuring over 600 specimens daily.
- Assisted in implementation and adaptation of first EHR program for the urgent care.
- Supervised five permanent Advance Practice Professionals, scheduled support staff, visiting flex staff and providers-in-training.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, providing appropriate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine and urgent care management.
- Operated at full capacity on 12-hour schedule often with shifts during holidays and weekends to meet community demands.
- Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all medical services rendered, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
Urgent Care Physician
Righttime Urgent Care
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Operated at full capacity on 16-hour schedule often with shifts during holidays and weekends.
- Utilized ImPACT application for pre- and post- concussion assessment for the HeadFirst Concussion Care Clinic.
- Certified in C-Arm x-ray techniques and interpretation.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results in a meticulous and timely manner.
Internal Medicine Physician
Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
- Followed internal medicine guidelines while providing acute and preventive care for this veteran patient population heavily laden with cardio-pulmonary diseases, diabetes, orthopedic problems, PTSD, psychosocial and pain management needs.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other frequently abused narcotics.
- Managed more than 18 patients each day in a dynamic CBOC within a veterans' hospital setting.
Family Practice Physician
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Remained up-to-date with developments and best practices in medicine by attending primary care and internal medicine conferences and seminars.
- Provided comprehensive pediatric, adult and geriatric health care for a panel of approximately 1,500 patients.
- Participating physician in the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, providing care to active duty family members and retirees, including continuity of care for my prior Fort Detrick patients.
- Involved in the integration of EMR into daily clinic practice for clinical documentation, prescription management and consult/study review.
Family Practice Physician
Barquist Army Health Clinic
07.2001 - 11.2004
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Leveraged expertise to assist military patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
- Delivered comprehensive primary care to approximately 6,500 patients with a physician team of four in an outpatient setting.
- Provided occupational health services for Fort Detrick and Raven Rock active duty and civilian personnel, including pre-employment clearance, annual health screens and acute care.
- Acting medical authority for the Personnel Reliability Program, overseeing the medical care and clearance of top security personnel and medical consultant to the commander.
- Ensured the special medical needs of military family members could be met prior to overseas assignment as the Exceptional Family Member Program chief.
- Achieved certification to instruct as a Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear and Explosive Master Faculty.
Family Practice Physician
Clark Health Clinic
08.1999 - 07.2001
- Precepted over 24 providers and assigned clinical support staff for medical and administrative issues and weekly audit of medical and obstetric records to ensure standard of care treatment.
- Administered outpatient primary health care in a managed care setting with an enrollment of over 40,000 patients.
- Implemented a primary care CME program providing 30 hours of category 1 credits annually within the clinic to ensure providers stayed abreast of advances in treatments and emerging pharmaceutical applications for optimal patient care and medical certifications.
- Trained post medical staff in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation as a program instructor.
- Certified as Breast Cancer Master Faculty to educate regional clinicians about breast cancer screening, assessment, treatment and prognosis.
- Educated and supervised Womack Army Medical Center family practice residents as Clinical Associate Faculty.
Staff Physician
Smoke Bomb Hill Family Practice Clinic
11.1997 - 08.1999
- Delivered primary health care in a clinical practice heavy in obstetrics, pediatrics and geriatric medicine as well as a wide range of pathology unique to the military setting.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Assisted with the implementation of TRICARE, the military's managed care system, JCAHO re-accreditation, and QI peer chart reviews.
- Supervised family practice residents' inpatient primary and obstetric care during on-call shifts.
Assistant S-4
701st Support Battalion, USA
06.1989 - 08.1990
- Managed the financial, personnel, and physical supply assets for attached units.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Education
Family Practice Residency -
Saint Francis Hospital/Temple University
Wilmington, DE11.1997
Internship -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA06.1995
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.1989
Skills
- Licensed Medical Doctor
- Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Quality Medical Care
- EMR Systems-EPIC/Meditech
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Diagnostic Test Administration/Interpretation
- Pain Management/CRISP Utilization
- Life Support Technique Skills
- In-Office Surgical Procedures
- Medical Documentation/Coding
Certification
- CDS License - issued 2/28/2022
- DEA License , Maryland - issued 11/2023
- Medical License, Maryland - issued 9/2023
- Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine, 2014
- AHA Basic Life Support, recertified 9/30/2022
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support,recertified 9/30/2022
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support,recertified 9/30/2022
- NRCME, 2017
Timeline
Urgent Care Physician
Righttime Urgent Care
04.2014 - 10.2014
Internal Medicine Physician
Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2012 - 08.2012
Urgent Care Physician
Meritus Urgent Care
10.2008 - Current
Family Practice Physician
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
01.2005 - 12.2008
Family Practice Physician
Barquist Army Health Clinic
07.2001 - 11.2004
Family Practice Physician
Clark Health Clinic
08.1999 - 07.2001
Staff Physician
Smoke Bomb Hill Family Practice Clinic
11.1997 - 08.1999
Assistant S-4
701st Support Battalion, USA
06.1989 - 08.1990
Family Practice Residency -
Saint Francis Hospital/Temple University
Internship -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of New Hampshire
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