NATALIE A. SHELTON
Conyers
Summary
I have more than 16 years of experience in the healthcare field as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Educator, and Nurse Practitioner. I am a firm believer that education, communication, and preventative methods are core foundations to positive overall wellness goals. I am currently seeking a permanent position as a Family Nurse Practitioner providing high-quality care services in a supportive and stable environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
LifeMD
12.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive health history via asynchronous video visit and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions via sync and async visits.
Nurse Practitioner
SteadyMD
05.2023 - 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.
TELEMEDICINE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Forward
05.2022 - Current
- 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
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
- Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs and performing electrocardiograms in a remote setting.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
MediQuick Weight Loss Center
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
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
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
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
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
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 IN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER -
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION, NURSING CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST -
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
Atlanta, GA12.2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
Atlanta, GA12.2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN 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
- APRN Georgia
- APRN Florida
- APRN District of Columbia
- APRN Illinois
- APRN Texas
- APRN Arizona
- APRN Nebraska
- APRN Maryland
- APRN Washington
- APRN Delaware
- APRN Iowa
- APRN New York
- APRN Colorado
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
LifeMD
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
SteadyMD
05.2023 - Current
CLINICAL TRIAL NURSE PRACTITIONER
CVS Minute Clinic
06.2022 - 12.2023
TELEMEDICINE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Forward
05.2022 - Current
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 IN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER -
Augusta University
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION, NURSING CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST -
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT -
Spelman College
Personal Information
Title: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
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
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 Specialist Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 03/01/15
Licenses
- 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, 08/01/24
Personal Information
Title: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
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
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 Specialist Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 03/01/15
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