Chelsea Slovacek
Broaddus,TEXAS
Summary
Ambitious and compassionate Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in Cardiology and a growing focus on pediatric primary and preventive care. Experienced in managing complex cardiovascular conditions, performing thorough assessments, and developing individualized care plans. Dedicated to fostering positive patient and family relationships, promoting health education, and delivering evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care in a collaborative clinical setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
The Heart Institute of East Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, diagnose, and treat patients with a range of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, and arrhythmias in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Manage pre- and post-operative care for CABG, valve replacement, and EVAR surgical patients in a critical care setting.
- Interpret diagnostic studies, including EKGs, Echocardiograms, and stress tests, to guide treatment regimens.
- Perform procedures including chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, central and arterial line management, and wound assessments on post-surgical patients.
- Provide interdisciplinary collaboration with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, hospitalists, intensivists, and nursing teams to coordinate care, develop, and implement comprehensive treatment plans for cardiology patients.
- Educate patients and their families on cardiovascular health, treatment options, and preventative measures to promote optimal health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Lukes Health San Augustine
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Provides exceptional direct and indirect patient care to all ages across the continuum
- Independently plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and performs related duties as required.
- Collaboratively work with physicians and other hospital personnel to deliver high-quality patient care and devise well-coordinated treatment protocols.
- Thoroughly assesses patient care needs and assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Children's Health Dallas
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Successfully coordinated post-transplant care for pediatric kidney transplant recipients, including scheduling clinic visits, labs, diagnostic studies, admissions, and emergency visits.
- Provided transplant education to patients and families post-kidney transplantation.
- Collaboratively worked with an interdisciplinary team when caring for pediatric kidney transplant recipients.
- Responsible for taking sick calls and working as an organ procurement liaison.
- Participated in and attended organ selection committee meetings, quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) review meetings, and monthly departmental staff education meetings.
- Served as a preceptor and mentor to new employees.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients who received a transplant, including heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplants.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care to liver, kidney, uterus, and auto-islet transplant recipients.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment regimen, as well as disease process and management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2015
Skills
- Cardiovascular and Disease management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management
- Pre- and Post-Operative Cardiac Care
- Risk Factor Modification and Preventive Cardiology
- Medication Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EMR Systems (EPIC, Paragon)
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Red Cross
- TNCC certified - Emergency Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- New Member (Spring 2023)
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
The Heart Institute of East Texas
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Lukes Health San Augustine
10.2021 - 05.2023
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Children's Health Dallas
10.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University