Elizabeth (Libby) Shadis
Summary
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specializes in professional nursing care for aging and elderly individuals. Promotes health and wellness education and preventive disease management to support optimal level of health and deliver quality, individualized care. Promotes comfort focused, palliative and end of life care coordinated with family and aligned with patient wishes.
Twenty-six years of demonstrated geriatrics experience impacting care and comfort of senior population while building meaningful relationships with patients, families and health care providers. Qualified Nurse Practitioner with twenty-six years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Highly qualified and board certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Personal Physician Care
04.2013 - Current
- Educated staff, patients and caregivers regarding healthcare issues and treatments to facilitate optimal care plan.
- Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in patient chart.
- Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies and regulations and support continuity of care.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr Savinder Julka
01.2004 - 04.2013
- Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in patient chart.
- Evaluated, assessed and diagnosed geriatric population in transitional care unit
- Provided care for 30-40 patients in sub-acute environment post hospitalization
- Patients were evaluated weekly as well as acute episodic visits.
- Management of post operative patients, infectious disease, exacerbations of chronic illnesses.
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Evercare
07.1998 - 04.2013
- Evaluated, assessed and diagnosed geriatric population in nursing home.
- Provided care for 50-100 patients monitoring on a monthly basis as well as acute episodic visits.
- Management of dementia, and end of life care, coordinated care with families. Educated family on the end of life care needed for Dementia patients.
- Provided oncall support assessing, diagnosing and treating patients remotely within Evercare model for over 60 nursing homes.
Registered Nurse- Full Partner
University Of Maryland Shock Trauma Center
01.1998 - 07.1998
- Team leader on trauma acute care unit overseeing four registered nurses, five nurse extenders and two unit clerks.
- Responsibilities included evaluation and management of performance as well as providing clinical guidance.
- Required knowledge of leveling patient acuity, staffing patterns, and overall management of unit while providing patient care.
Registered Nurse- Associate Partner
University Of Maryland Shock Trauma
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Practiced primary nursing on a trauma acute care unit providing care for 4-6 adult and geriatric patients with multi-system injuries including head, spinal cord, orthopedic, and soft tissue injury management.
- Responsibilities included monitoring hemodynamic status of patients, cardiac monitoring, and wound management
- Valued member of the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists.
- Provided education to patients and families, participated in research and clinical trials.
Student Nurse in Trauma (S.N.I.T)
University Of Maryland Shock Trauma
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.1998
Skills
- End of Life care
- Palliative care
- Dementia care
- Hospice Education
- Mental Health
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Disease Prevention
- Pain Management
- EMR Systems
- Primary Care
Certification
American Academy Board Certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (October, 1998-present)
Maryland State licensure as Registered Nurse
R122580
NPI1275545980
DEA MC0475675 exp 8/2026
CDS N46547 exp 7/2025
Timeline
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Personal Physician Care
04.2013 - Current
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr Savinder Julka
01.2004 - 04.2013
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Evercare
07.1998 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse- Full Partner
University Of Maryland Shock Trauma Center
01.1998 - 07.1998
Registered Nurse- Associate Partner
University Of Maryland Shock Trauma
01.1994 - 01.1998
Student Nurse in Trauma (S.N.I.T)
University Of Maryland Shock Trauma
01.1992 - 01.1994
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
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