Shiela Marie Telmo
Stockton,CA
Summary
High-performing professional, patient-centric, committed to lifelong learning in providing excellent care as a nurse practitioner. Accomplished registered nurse with proven years of experience providing quality, evidence-based patient care in a dynamic and high-pressure environment. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Resource Nurse Intermittent
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Performed Rapid Response support such as Code Blues, Stroke Alerts, STEMI alerts, and guiding primary RNs during events, 12-24 hours biweekly.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
Nurse IV
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care to patients 36 hours/week, assigned to work in Intensive Care Units, Telemetry/Medical-surgical, and Procedural Care Units.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with teams to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
Nurse IIIB
St. Joseph Medical Center DP-SNF
04.2006 - 11.2011
- Functioned as MDS coordinator, ensuring proper care, plans, and goals of care of residents were met in accordance with TJC and CMS
- Oversee care as charge RN, assisting and collaborating with other RNs, LVNs, and CNAs in delivering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Assisted patients in the performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments, and expected outcomes
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications, and self-management
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices
- Met with patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on units and with other service areas
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Nurse II
Alameda Hospital
05.2000 - 04.2006
- Deliver direct patient care to patients in telemetry, medical-surgical, sub-acute, and DP-SNF
- Coordinate with staff in other disciplines such as physical therapists or case managers in the provision of care during and after hospitalization as well as transition to an extended care facility if needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Assisted patients in the performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments, and expected outcomes
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications, and self-management
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas
- Met with patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care
Education
Post graduate Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA08.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines01.1994
Skills
- Provision of direct quality patient-centered care
- Effective communication skills in collaborating with doctors and other health professionals as well as with patients and their families
- Skilled in using Cerner, MediTech, Epic, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent time management
- Dependable teamwork player
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Treatment
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Health Information Access
Certification
- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner certified by AANP.
- Clinical Nurse Leader certified by AACN.
- Registered Nurse CA BRN
- ACLS
- BLS
Clinicals Training
- Primary Procedures- Skills Workshop, Burbank, California, 04/21/2023, 04/22/2023, Shoulder joint injection & knee aspiration/injection, Carpal tunnel injections, nail avulsions (full & partial) with ablation, incision and drainage, Trigger point assessment and injections, suturing skills.
- AGPCNP-s Clinical Rotation Residency, 05/2022, 08/2022, Provided care to patients 24-38 hours/week with simple to multiple health comorbidities, acute and chronic illnesses, and appropriate referral to specialists with compassion and professionalism based on the current guidelines and evidence-based practices under the supervision of the primary MD.
- FNP-s Clinical Rotation Women’s Health, 11/2021, 03/2022, Independently and collaboratively provided care to patients 16 hours/week from pre-pregnancy to menopause utilizing and observing evidence-based practices, mostly ACOG guidelines. Carefully performed annual physical examinations, cervical exams, executed pap smears, vaginal culture, breast exams and assesses for post-partum depression.
References
- Amandeep Kaur, RN, (209)5477166
- Rachelle Tauro, RN, (209)4676329
- Estrellita Roxas, (209)9158285
Languages
Tagalog
Timeline
Hospital Resource Nurse Intermittent
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse IV
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
Nurse IIIB
St. Joseph Medical Center DP-SNF
04.2006 - 11.2011
Nurse II
Alameda Hospital
05.2000 - 04.2006
Post graduate Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Far Eastern University
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