SHALIA GREGORY
Nurse Practitioner
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 dementia care, internal medicine, hospice & palliative care and hematology/oncology. Eager to contribute to the interdisciplinary team, quality care of patients/families, and advance mastery level as a clinician through ascertaining greater empirical knowledge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
One Medical
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services for a high-risk patient population, addressing acute and chronic conditions through incorporating evidence-based guidelines and protocols.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by building exceptional rapport with using the C-I-CARE model, effective communication, shared-decision making and compassionate care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting self-care and health literacy.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
Nurse Practitioner
Affinity Hospice
11.2022 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Delivered outstanding face-to-face documentation for hospice certification and recertification; documentation utilized as an educational tool to guide area hospice nurse practitioners.
- Provided anticipatory guidance and education to promote a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Supported the emotional and mental well-being of patients and families.
- 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.
- Assisted in training new hospice nurse practitioners, nurses and aides by sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards, upholding highest level of professional integrity.
Nurse Practitioner
Prospero Health
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Engaged 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.
- Facilitated goals of care discussions and advanced care planning discussions and inform patients of their prognosis with empathy, respect, and considerations for patient cultural factors.
- Achieved early hospice engagement for terminally ill patients.
- Formulated 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.
- 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 and treatment options.
- 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 & Medicaid patient population.
- Discussed health risk factors profile.
- 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 (Temp)
Signify Health
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention strategies.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Supervisory RN
Help at Home
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.
- Served as a staff trainer for new EMR system.
Nurse Practitioner
Gwinnett Medical Center
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.
- Implemented measures to prevent or address delirium.
- 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 cross-coverage for service line and addressed all needs of patients and nurses, including stat/urgent issues and death pronouncements.
Nurse Practitioner (Temp)
Hospice of NGMC
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.
- Assessed the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
- 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 as indicated.
- 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 chemotherapeutic agents.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient emergencies.
- Covered a patient census of approximately 15 inpatients per shift.
- Independently completed hospital admissions and discharges.
Nurse Practitioner (Temp)
Piedmont Healthcare
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 and anticipatory guidance 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 work up for Alzheimer's disease.
- Engaged families in educational discussions and provided anticipatory guidance related to cognitively impairing disease processes.
- Supported LCSW with support group facilitation.
- Engaged in Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) weekly meetings and completed research patient visits.
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; including collaboration with other representatives and leadership to develop initiatives, leadership of unit staff in the implementation of Quality Council initiatives to improve quality of care and patient outcomes, and the collection of data to assess effectiveness of implemented measures.
- Served as an Employee Ambassador within the community at-large.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2004
Skills
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient centered-care
- End-of-life care
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Treatment plan development
- Geriatric care; including cognitive impairment
Certification
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification, Active
- APRN Licensure, Georgia, Active, Unencumbered
- RN Licensure, Georgia, Active, Unencumbered
- BLS, American Heart Association, Current
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
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
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
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
One Medical
03.2025 - 09.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Affinity Hospice
11.2022 - 03.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Prospero Health
03.2022 - 10.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
02.2021 - 03.2022
Nurse Practitioner (Temp)
Signify Health
10.2020 - 03.2022
Supervisory RN
Help at Home
03.2020 - 02.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Gwinnett Medical Center
09.2017 - 05.2018
Nurse Practitioner (Temp)
Hospice of NGMC
06.2017 - 08.2017
Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Cancer Specialists
09.2016 - 04.2017
Nurse Practitioner (Temp)
Piedmont Healthcare
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
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stillman College
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