NATALIE A. SHELTON, FNP-C
Conyers
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years in healthcare, including extensive expertise in telemedicine and remote patient care. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through virtual platforms, with a strong focus on diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care. Skilled in managing acute and chronic conditions remotely, interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing individualized care plans. Adept at utilizing telemedicine tools and electronic health records (EHR) to provide efficient and effective healthcare services. Seeking a permanent remote position to continue providing exceptional care in a flexible and supportive environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
CVS MinuteClinic
McDonough
01.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles
Nurse Practitioner
LifeMD
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Deliver comprehensive healthcare services via asynchronous video visits, utilizing telemedicine platforms to assess, diagnose, and treat patients remotely.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for chronic and acute conditions.
- Maintain detailed electronic health records and ensure compliance with healthcare standards in a remote setting.
Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner
Forward
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Remotely triage, diagnose, and treat patients via chat base platform
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses
- Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduced risk factors and prevented disease and disability
- Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelines
Clinical Trial Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
McDonough
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions in vulnerable populations
- Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelines
- Perform and interpret results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and radiographs (x-rays)
- Evaluate and interpret collected study data
Nurse Practitioner
MediQuick Weight Loss Center
Marietta
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Educate patients on how to create a lifestyle of wellness that will ensure they have a long and productive life
- Obtains and reviews patient's medical history information relevant to patient care
- Conducts physical examinations
- Assumes responsibility for prescribing FDA approved appetite suppressants according to state and federal guidelines
Assistant Clinical Professor
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Articulates a philosophy of nursing education, which incorporates a framework for educational practice
- Influences quality-of-care by ensuring results-oriented approaches and current knowledge among new nursing students
- Analyzes performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve nursing education throughout the institution
- Enhances the clinical competency of nursing professionals by providing 'learning lab' directives to junior-level nursing students
Family Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
Remote
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provide remote clinical oversight for testing services in a unique COVID-19 patient testing environment
- Educate patients on maintaining proper health
- Evaluate, make recommendations, co-manage and treat patients' medical needs for safe and high-quality treatment
- Document all patient care within an electronic health record
- Facilitates the development of effective patient-centered care
- Responds to patient care inquiries throughout the day
System Clinical Nurse Specialist
WellStar Health System
Atlanta
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Works as the Clinical Consultant to analyze, identify and resolve unique or complex nursing care problems specifically for pediatric patient population
- Coordinate or conduct Educational programs or in-service training sessions on topics like clinical procedures or new technology
- Collaborate with other healthcare professional service providers to make sure optimal patient care is delivered
- Collaborate to lead clinical practice and education on the unit, within the division, and across the health system
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care
- Conducted educational programs and in-service training sessions on topics, such as clinical procedures
- Provided direct care by performing comprehensive health assessments, developing differential diagnoses, conducting specialized tests and prescribing medications and treatments
- Participated in clinical research projects, such as by reviewing protocols, reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance and meeting with regulatory authorities
Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston
Atlanta
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Manages a clinical caseload of up to 2 pediatric intensive-care patients, including evaluation and management as well as health education and counseling in addition to After Care Planning and Discharge Summaries
- Works in partnership with Interdisciplinary Team to support the orientation and skill development of new hire employees and new graduate nurses by serving as the primary preceptor during their residency program
Education
POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING EDUCATION, NURSING CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
Atlanta, GA12.2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.2001
Skills
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Test Results Interpretation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Compliance Reporting Expertise
- Acute Care Expertise
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Physical Examinations
- Individualized Care Plans
- Disease Prevention Education
- Diagnostic Interventions
- STD Counseling
- Preventive Care
Certification
- Multistate Compact RN, Various
- APRN Georgia, GA
- APRN Florida, FL
- APRN District of Columbia, DC
- APRN Illinois, IL
- APRN Arizona, AZ
- APRN Nebraska, NE
- APRN Maryland, MD
- APRN Washington, WA
- APRN Delaware, DE
- APRN Iowa, IA
- APRN New York, NY
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner, 06/01/25
- DEA License, 02/01/24
- Certified Medical Examiner DOT, 04/01/32
- Basic Life Support, 08/01/26
Publications
- Heart of the Matter Heart Healthy Follow-up Program: Decreasing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality… One Heartbeat at a Time, Shelton, N., Wattie, L., Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses National Conference, Orlando, FL, 06/01/18
- Bridging Research and Practice at the Bedside, Brown, C., Gordon, M., Shelton, N., et al, Research Symposium hosted by Emory University Hospital Surgical Division Clinical Nurse Specialist, Atlanta, GA, 04/01/15
- What Would Florence Think of Us Now: Bridging Research and Practice at the Bedside, Brown, C., Gordon, M., Shelton, N., et al, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 03/01/15
- Journal Club Podium Presentation, Brown, C., Gordon, M., Shelton, N., et al., National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 03/01/15.
Awards
- Master's of Science Award
- President's List Mercer University
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta CHANCES Scholarship Recipient
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing Member
- Pediatric System Award Wellstar Healthcare
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
CVS MinuteClinic
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
LifeMD
12.2023 - 01.2025
Clinical Trial Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
06.2022 - 12.2023
Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner
Forward
05.2022 - 12.2024
Nurse Practitioner
MediQuick Weight Loss Center
03.2021 - 02.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
09.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Clinical Professor
Kennesaw State University
08.2017 - 02.2022
System Clinical Nurse Specialist
WellStar Health System
09.2016 - 08.2020
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Emory University Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston
01.2008 - 12.2013
POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Augusta University
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING EDUCATION, NURSING CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Spelman College
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