Erica Slack
Deer Park,IL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional adept at providing comprehensive patient care and advancing clinical outcomes. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting effectively to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, and evidence-based practice. Known for strong communication skills, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (FULL-TIME)
Advocate Health - CCSD21 School-Based Health Center
02.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive healthcare services to students (Pre-K through 8th grade) and staff, including well-child exams, immunizations, sick visits, and pre-employment physicals.
- Perform diagnostic studies (e.g., labs), interpret results, and prescribe medications and treatments for acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported the launch of the School-Based Health Center by coordinating with IDPH, developing and implementing clinical policies, protocols, and workflows, and overseeing supply procurement and operational readiness.
- Helped secure grants, funding, and community partnerships to expand access to medical, vision, dental, and specialty care services at no cost.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and ensure continuity of care for students and staff, collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare and school teams.
- Led population health initiatives that improved access to care for all District 21 students, achieving an 86% increase in fully immunized McKinney-Vento students (experiencing homelessness or housing instability) and reducing school exclusion rates from 6% to 3% in the first year.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to bridge gaps in insurance, specialty referrals, and social support, improving continuity of care and health outcomes.
- Deliver comprehensive health assessments and screenings for students, ensuring early identification of health issues.
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER, APRN (FULL-TIME)
MobileVAX/HealthX
12.2020 - 02.2024
- Championed cutting-edge infant and pediatric protocols, policies, and training for 500+ clinicians, adopted as gold standard care by IDPH, IEMA, CDPH, and GDPH.
- Initiated pandemic response strategies with a special focus on the pediatric population, directing healthcare professionals and collaborating with government agencies, community organizations, and private partners, resulting in the administration of over 300,000 COVID vaccines across multiple states.
- Spearheaded school coordination for viral respiratory infection outbreaks, testing, pediatric immunizations, and school/sports physicals, prioritizing student health and safety, while pioneering telehealth solutions tailored for pediatrics and infants to ensure accessible and top-quality healthcare for children and families.
- Drive citywide expansion of evidence-based care for newborns and families as an elected board member of Family Connects Chicago, advocating for equitable access to vital health resources and ensuring exceptional outcomes for infant and maternal care across all Chicago families.
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (CONTRACT/ TEMPORARY)
Chicago Area Pediatrics
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Assessed, screened, evaluated, and diagnosed children from birth to 23 years with acute, chronic, physiological and psychological conditions.
- Identified emerging issues and patterns impacting medically and socially vulnerable communities and proposed and implemented specific actionable recommendations.
- Analyzed diagnostic information to appropriately manage acute and chronic conditions through comprehensive therapeutic interventions, including prescription of medication, provider referrals, and health counseling and education.
- Implemented clinical pathway guidelines to facilitate staff on how to appropriately triage, evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients under investigation (PUI)/ confirmed COVID-19.
REGISTERED NURSE, FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICE (FULL- TIME)
Rush Oak Park Physicians Group
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Served as the primary Vaccines for Children (VFC) coordinator; employed advanced assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
- Implemented optimal care coordination that enhanced patient and population adherence to treatment plans.
- Prioritized fast-paced incoming triage calls, primarily focused on COVID-19 (approx. 1 per 10 min.) using critical thinking skills.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (FULL-TIME)
Rush Oak Park Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Consistently assigned the role as Charge nurse in 22-bed Emergency Department.
- Ensured highest standards of culturally competent emergency care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
- Performed patient intake for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, ensuring that patients were triaged to the appropriate zone.
- Safely and efficiently provided RN care for all ED patients, including multiple traumas, asthma exacerbations, cardiac/respiratory arrests, septic shock, strokes, sexual assaults, conscious sedations, etc.
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT & MOBILE STROKE UNIT (PRN)
Rush Oak Park Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Delivered rapid assessment and intervention of stroke patients, administered medications for symptoms, and monitored/stabilized patients while transported to designated facilities.
- Ensured quality emergency care of patients and coordinated continuum of care per established pre-hospital protocols.
- Intervened effectively by applying expertise in data analysis by monitoring vital signs, diagnostic results, and EKG readings.
- Maintained safe and effective care independently by anticipating impending emergent situations.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nursing Practice
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL10.2020
Master of Science in Nursing -
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Human Physiology
University of Iowa
Chicago, IL05.2013
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Telehealth proficiency
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment
Affiliations
- CCSD21 Health Center Advisory Board Member: 2024 – Current
- Advocate Children’s Hospital Community Health Council: North Member: 2025 – Current
- Metropolitan Family Services Healthcare Representative: 2022-2024
- Family Connects Chicago Community Advisory Board Board Member: 2022-2024
- Honor Flight Medical Guardian Volunteer: 2022
- Emergency Department Vulnerable Populations Committee Member: 2016-2020
- Quality & Strategic Initiatives Committee Emergency Department Representative: 2017-2020
- Emergency Department Unit Advisory Committee (UAC) Chair: 2018-2019
Certification
- ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (APN) IL License 209.021979
- REGISTERED NURSE (RN) License 041.43021
- NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER (NPI) 1477182897
- CLINICAL NURSE LEADER (CNL) Certification 11210238
- CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING SPECIALIST Certification P0519-LA002
Timeline
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (FULL-TIME)
Advocate Health - CCSD21 School-Based Health Center
02.2024 - Current
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER, APRN (FULL-TIME)
MobileVAX/HealthX
12.2020 - 02.2024
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (CONTRACT/ TEMPORARY)
Chicago Area Pediatrics
11.2020 - 02.2021
REGISTERED NURSE, FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICE (FULL- TIME)
Rush Oak Park Physicians Group
03.2020 - 11.2020
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT & MOBILE STROKE UNIT (PRN)
Rush Oak Park Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2019
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (FULL-TIME)
Rush Oak Park Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nursing Practice
Rush University Medical Center
Master of Science in Nursing -
Rush University Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Human Physiology
University of Iowa
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Advocate Children’s Hospital Advanced Practice Provider Excellence – 2025 Award Winner
CBIZ – Woman Transforming Business: Innovation Category - 2022 Finalist
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
- IMPLEMENTATION OF A CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE SCREENING, IDENTIFICATION, & MANAGEMENT IN AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Rush University Medical Center | 2018 – 2020
- MEASUREMENT OF FEEDING EXPERIENCE FOR NEONATES WITH NON-ORAL FEEDINGS University of Illinois at Chicago | 2014 – 2015
- IMPROVING COMMUNICATION & EDUCATION TO PREVENT ACUTE ILLNESSES & MINIMIZE COMPLICATIONS IN NEONATES Rush University Medical Center | 2014 – 2015