Shelley Paporlonte
Summary
Registered nurse with 14 years of experience in acute care, specializing in obstetrics, pediatrics, and military medicine. Proven expertise in clinical judgment and emergency response, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on advancing women's health initiatives and perinatal care, supported by a background as an obstetrics LVN and U.S. Navy hospital corpsman. Active volunteer as a doula and member of AWHONN, demonstrating commitment to community health.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
VA San Diego Healthcare System
La Jolla, California
03.2025 - Current
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Manage a 4–5 patient high-acuity telemetry assignment while maintaining exceptional safety, prioritization, and evidence-based care.
- Recognize subtle signs of deterioration and initiate Rapid Response activations, facilitating timely escalation and improved patient outcomes.
- Effectively deliver high-risk interventions such as heparin infusions and blood transfusions while ensuring continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, PT/OT, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and case management to ensure seamless patient care and discharge planning.
- Facilitate ICU/DOU workflows during float rotation, optimizing critical care workflows, procedures, and rapid response events.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
San Diego, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered skilled nursing care for medically complex pediatric patients, including respiratory support, enteral nutrition, medication administration, and caregiver education.
- Managed and coordinated pediatric home health care plans, ensuring collaboration between providers, caregivers, and clinical goals.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards.
Psychiatric Nurse
Crestwood Behavioral Health
Chula Vista, California
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Directed care for up to 40 behavioral health patients, leading crisis intervention, de-escalation, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Administered long-acting injectables and reinforced medication adherence through targeted patient education.
- Trained new staff on protocols for patient safety and care standards.
Obstetrics LVN
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with RNs, obstetricians, and certified nurse-midwives caring for antepartum, laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients.
- Reinforced patient education on breastfeeding, newborn care, and discharge readiness.
- Assisted physicians with gynecological examinations and procedures.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
08.2012 - 01.2019
- Assisted with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, postpartum hemorrhage response, newborn stabilization, and obstetric emergencies.
- Supported Labor & Delivery teams in providing comprehensive care for 75+ laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients.
- Maintained delivery suite readiness and educated military families on postpartum recovery and newborn care to enhance patient support.
- Guided new personnel in training on established protocols and procedures for maternal infant unit to ensure consistent care delivery.
Education
Certificate - Perinatal Newborn Nursing Program
Southern California Continuing Education
San Diego02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA10-2024
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Acute Care Management
- Blood Administration
- Care Coordination
- Fetal Monitoring
- Labor Support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse | CA License # 95401809 | Issued 12/3/2024 | Expires 5/31/2028
- Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring | Relias | Issued December 2025
- NRP Essentials Provider | AAP | Issued October 2024
- ACLS Provider | AHA | Issued August 2024
- BLS Provider | AHA| Issued June 2024
Accomplishments
- Co-led an Evidence-Based Practice project improving Emergency Department workflow and interdisciplinary collaboration with the Chaplain Department.
- Recipient, Organizational Improvement Award – VA San Diego Healthcare System.
- Recipient, Gratitude Award – Recognized for emergency support during a Cath Lab critical event.
- Veteran Orientation Committee member supporting onboarding for 70+ veterans each month.
Professional Affiliations
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Member
June 2024 – Present
Engaged in ongoing professional development through conferences and virtual education. Participated in volunteer initiatives supporting maternal and neonatal health.
Operation Doula, Volunteer
October 2018 – Present
Provide trauma-informed labor and postpartum support, guiding families through evidence-based education and community resources. Empowered patients through education on feeding, soothing, and safe sleep to promote confidence and informed decision-making.
Timeline
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
VA San Diego Healthcare System
03.2025 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2024 - 05.2025
Psychiatric Nurse
Crestwood Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 11.2025
Obstetrics LVN
Sharp Healthcare
11.2021 - 08.2022
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
08.2012 - 01.2019
Certificate - Perinatal Newborn Nursing Program
Southern California Continuing Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Global