Shiela Caparros

Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, with experience in Mother-Baby, pediatric nursing, progressive care, neonatal and postpartum care, rehabilitative nursing, and clinical coordination. Skilled in patient assessment, direct patient care, care coordination, newborn and postpartum care, ventilator and tracheostomy care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to safe, compassionate, and reliable patient care.

Experienced working effectively in high-stress healthcare environments while coordinating with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

RN Clinical Coordinator - Unity Love Home Health Care

(2024-08)

Coordinated nursing and patient care services to support safe, effective, and individualized home healthcare.

• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and services.
• Assisted with coordinating patient care needs and communicating changes in patient status to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Supported continuity of care through effective communication, organization, and clinical coordination.
• Helped ensure that patient care was delivered in accordance with established plans of care and applicable nursing standards.

Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby & Pediatric Nurse - Jefferson Hospital — Washington Township, NJ - Washington Township, NJ

Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns, including assessments, monitoring, education, and support throughout the postpartum period.

• Care for newborns from birth through discharge, performing assessments and monitoring for changes in condition.
• Educate mothers and families on newborn care, feeding, safe sleep, postpartum recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, lactation support, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized patient care.
• Rotate to the NICU and Pediatric Unit as needed to assess and care for neonates and pediatric patients ranging from newborns through late adolescence.
• Provide safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Support mothers and families during the transition to caring for their newborns while promoting patient safety and continuity of care.

Registered Nurse - Voorhees Pediatric Facility — Voorhees, NJ - Voorhees, NJ

(2017-01 - 2022-12)

Provided comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care to pediatric patients requiring significant assistance with activities of daily living and complex medical needs.

• Administered ventilator and tracheostomy care in collaboration with other medical professionals.
• Provided individualized nursing interventions based on each patient's medical condition, needs, and established plan of care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to establish and achieve short- and long-term patient goals.
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, and commitment when caring for children with complex medical needs.
• Maintained effective communication with healthcare professionals and caregivers to promote continuity and quality of care.

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit - Cooper University Hospital — Camden, NJ - Camden, NJ

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Managed a group of patients while providing appropriate nursing care in accordance with established unit policies and procedures.

• Performed patient assessments, monitored clinical conditions, and provided ongoing nursing interventions.
• Maintained professional communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Promoted patient safety and continuity of care in a progressive care environment.

QA Lab Technician, Certified Industry Analyst - Rosenberger Dairies

(2010-01 - 2012-12)

Monitored dairy and juice drink samples by measuring butterfat, freezing point using a cryoscope, weight, temperature, flavor, and Brix.

• Performed daily raw milk drug screening for antibiotics using CHARM ROSA antibiotic testing equipment.
• Entered and maintained quality assurance data using QA Studio.
• Monitored laboratory results to support product quality and safety standards.

Pre-Admissions Testing Student Assistant - Temple University Hospital — Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PA

(2005-01 - 2010-12)

Assisted with organizing patient charts and scheduling patient appointments.

• Documented physician orders, surgical consents, previous testing, and test results using the My Medical File (MMF) program.
• Monitored the delivery of Surgical, Caesarean Section, Cardiology, and Radiology charts to the Short Procedure Unit (SPU).
• Supported the pre-admissions testing process through accurate documentation and organization of patient records.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Rutgers University — Camden, NJ (2015-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Temple University — Philadelphia, PA (2010-12)