SHALIA GREGORY
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions. Focused on providing patient-centered, empathetic, quality care. Reputable professional who is self-directed, a problem-solver, good communicator/collaborator, and leadership skills. Experience in hematology/oncology, internal medicine and neurology. Eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge with hands-on experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Affinity Hospice
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition
- Advocated for patients' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education
- Assisted in training new hospice nurses, sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices
- Ensured compliance with all healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards, upholding highest level of professional integrity
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Prospero Health
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Engage in the community-based interdisciplinary care team as a home-based medical care provider supporting patients and their families in facing serious illness while providing urgent, primary, and palliative care to patients in their homes
- I initiate advance care planning discussions and inform patients of their prognosis with empathy, respect, and considerations for patient cultural factors
- Formulate individualized, comprehensive care plans that attend to the complex interactions between acute and chronic medical conditions, as well as environmental and social factors
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining thorough documentation and communication with other healthcare providers involved in patients' care plans
- Facilitated goals of care discussions with patients and their families, ensuring that the patient’s wishes were honored in decision-making processes
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' physical symptoms, psychosocial issues, spiritual concerns, and family dynamics to inform tailored treatment plans
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, advance directives, and end-of-life care planning
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and comprehensive palliative care to patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses
- Evaluated effectiveness of palliative interventions over time by monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment plans accordingly based on clinical judgement
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Matrix Medical Network
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed client needs and complete in-home assessments on Medicare recipients, including health risks
- Provided education pertaining to physical, mental and social health
- Initiated care management and physician referrals
- Consistently received excellent feedback from members regarding the care I provided
NURSE PRACTITIONER (CONTRACTOR)
Signify Health, LLC
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Assessed client needs and complete in-home health risk assessments
- Addressed emergent clinical situations
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle modifications to prevent DMII and other chronic illnesses/diseases
SUPERVISORY REGISTERED NURSE
Help at Home, LLC
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Educated patients on topics such as disease process, medication, and lifestyle factors affecting health status
- Assessed client needs and complete in-home admission visit
- Supervised care provided by aides and determine effectiveness of care plan through supervisory visits
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gwinnett Medical Group, Inpatient Medical Group
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Admitted emergency department patients to observation or inpatient status
- Conducted inpatient consultations for medical management of acute conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis, stroke/TIA, paralytic ileus, COPD exacerbation, febrile neutropenia, and sepsis
- Assessed patient health status, charted admission H&Ps, diagnosed and collaborated with hospitalist physicians in the plan of care development and implementation
- Participated in scheduled staff meetings, continuing education activities, community engagement and committees
- Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues
- Managed the cross-coverage pager and addressed all needs of patients and nurses on hospitalist service, including stat/urgent issues and death pronouncements
NURSE PRACTITIONER (TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE)
Hospice of Northeast GA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted face-to-face encounters for hospice benefit recertification under CMS rules and regulations
- Coordinated with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient care
- Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Georgia Cancer Specialists
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided medical care for hematology/oncology inpatients/outpatients with a highly regarded hematologist-oncologist in a face paced, high volume setting, serving both inpatients/outpatient
- Assessed the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies
- Recognized deviations from normal in the physical assessment
- Worked in collaboration with physicians in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up
- Prescribed medications, performed bone marrow biopsies, ordered blood products based upon laboratory results, ordered and reviewed routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and coordinated post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols
- Requested consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care
- Interpreted and evaluated findings of studies/tests
- Maintained provision of preventive health services
- Provided symptom management for side effects related to treatment and identified adverse short & long-term effects of chemotherapeutics
- Willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing healthcare environment
- Assisted nursing staff in times of emergency
- Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work
- Responsible for average of 15 inpatients per shift
- Completed hospital admissions and discharges
NURSE PRACTITIONER (CONTRACTOR)
Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group (Piedmont Brain Tumor Ctr)
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided preoperative and postoperative direct care to neuro-oncology patients in collaboration with neurosurgical oncologist in the outpatient setting; including prescribing medication, ordering diagnostic tests, obtaining H&Ps, and development of plan of care
- Documented in EPIC EMR
- Coordinated with the interdisciplinary team
- Reviewed imaging (MRA, MRI, PET, CT, functional MRI) with neurosurgical and medical oncologists
- Utilized analytical, critical thinking and detailed-oriented skills to evaluate patients
- Assisted in addressing patient concerns related to CNS benign and malignant tumors
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Emory Healthcare
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided specialized care and primary medical care to patients with cognitive impairments most often caused by dementia or MCI
- Assisted in spearheading the development of patient-centered medical home for dementia patients
- Evaluated the quality of care provided and recommended changes for improvement
- Learned to independently perform lumbar punctures for diagnostic testing
- Engaged families in educational discussions related to their loved one's illness
CLINICAL NURSE II
Saint Agnes Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage them
- Provided direct patient care as a charge/staff nurse on a busy 30-bed bariatric surgery/medical-surgical unit
CLINICAL NURSE
UNC Health Care
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Promoted improved teamwork and efficiency of care
- Directed assistive personnel to maintain safe, efficient, and effective care
- Coordinated and provided direct patient care, education, advocacy to patients and families on 36-bed neurosurgery, neurology, ENT unit
- Served as Surgery Services Quality Council Staff Representative
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2004
Skills
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Plan Development
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, Georgia, active
- BLS, American Heart Association, current
- APRN License, Georgia, active
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member, 2013 - present
- American Nurses Association, Member, 2008 - 2011
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member, 2008 - present, Alpha Alpha Chapter Board of Directors 2014 - 2016
- North Carolina Association of Nursing Students, Board of Directors, 2007 - 2008
- Southern Nursing Research Society, Member, 2007 - 2008
Research Engagement
- Self-Actualization and Purposefulness: An American Women, Southern Nursing Research Society 2008 Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL, 02/21/08
- The Effects of Protein Intake and Carbon Monoxide Exposure on the Skeletal Development of CD-1 Mice, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL, 04/01/04
Awards
- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Master's Academic Merit Scholarship, 2010
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2008
- UNC Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, Honors Graduate, 2008
- Health Resources and Services Administration Nursing Fellow, 2007
- Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society, 2004
Volunteer Experience
Gracefully Chosen Non-Profit, Board of Directors (non-profit dedicated to serving homeless and incarcerated individuals) • Atlanta Community Food Bank, Volunteer • Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Volunteer • Student Health Action Coalition, Continuity of Care Coordinator (SHAC student organization with mission to provide free health services to local, underserved individuals) • Family Violence Prevention Center (FVPC), Community Educator • UNC Health Care, Employee Ambassador • Orange County Literacy Council, Literacy/GED Tutor • Sylvan Hills Middle School, Volunteer
Timeline
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Affinity Hospice
11.2022 - Current
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Prospero Health
03.2022 - 10.2022
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Matrix Medical Network
02.2021 - 03.2022
NURSE PRACTITIONER (CONTRACTOR)
Signify Health, LLC
10.2020 - 03.2022
SUPERVISORY REGISTERED NURSE
Help at Home, LLC
03.2020 - 02.2021
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gwinnett Medical Group, Inpatient Medical Group
09.2017 - 05.2018
NURSE PRACTITIONER (TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE)
Hospice of Northeast GA
06.2017 - 08.2017
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Georgia Cancer Specialists
09.2016 - 04.2017
NURSE PRACTITIONER (CONTRACTOR)
Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group (Piedmont Brain Tumor Ctr)
02.2016 - 06.2016
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Emory Healthcare
02.2014 - 01.2016
CLINICAL NURSE II
Saint Agnes Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2014
CLINICAL NURSE
UNC Health Care
02.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stillman College
- Registered Nurse License, Georgia, active
- BLS, American Heart Association, current
- APRN License, Georgia, active
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Johns Hopkins University
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