Gayathri Shankar

New-graduate Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in high-acuity cardiology and nursing leadership. Experienced in comprehensive assessments and chronic disease management while supervising interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Aiming to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in primary care or outpatient family medicine.

• Registered Nurse, Illinois State Board of Nursing, 041487280
• Certified Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), 255417479414, 02/27
• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification, 2021185984, 03/27
• LVAD Certification
• FNP ANCC Certification, pending

• Clinical Coordinator, Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Cardiology/Heart Failure, Chicago, IL, 03/22, present, Supervise a team of nurses and care technicians on a 40-bed high acuity unit, fostering a culture of continuous learning, high-quality teamwork, and interdisciplinary team collaboration., Delegate responsibilities and coordinate care to improve patient throughput, as well as oversee unit operations and quality improvement initiatives., Manage nursing schedules and shift assignments to maintain efficient workflow., Initiate emergency protocol in the setting of rapidly declining patients.
• Staff Nurse, Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Cardiology/Heart Failure, Chicago, IL, 12/19, 03/22, Provide care to patients with advanced heart failure, heart transplants, LVADs, STEMIs, and other acute diagnoses, and prepare patients for various cardiac procedures., Administer high risk cardiac medications, analyze telemetry rhythms, assess and interpret critical lab values, and provide safe discharge education., Frontline during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Sigma Theta Tau - 2024
• Daisy Award Nominee - 2023
• Preceptor of the Year Award - 2022

• Internal Medicine, NMH Galter 18 Internal Medicine Clinic, Jenny Eisenberg, APRN, 05/26, present, Conduct comprehensive adult and geriatric assessments, hospital follow-ups, preoperative evaluations, and routine chronic care follow up., Evaluate and manage patients with complex comorbidities including HTN, DM, CAD, HF, CKD, COPD, HLD, obesity., Order and interpret laboratory studies, EKGs, imaging, and point-of-care diagnostics to support clinical decision making., Provide patient education on medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, cardiovascular risk reduction, diet, exercise, and disease self-management.
• Pediatrics, Pediatrics Unlimited LLC, Dr. Elizabeth Wollensak DO, 01/26, 05/26, Performed well-child examinations for infants, children, and adolescents including developmental surveillance and growth monitoring., Reviewed and provided education on immunizations according to CDC pediatric vaccination schedules., Evaluated and managed common pediatric conditions including AOM, URI, conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis, viral enteritis, eczema., Interpreted pediatric growth charts, vital signs, and common diagnostic findings to support clinical management plans., Provided anticipatory guidance to patients and caregivers regarding nutrition, developmental milestones, sleep hygiene, safety prevention, and age-appropriate health promotion.
• Family Medicine, Lakeview Family Medical Care, Dr. Mansour Alshobaki MD, 05/25, 08/25, Conducted comprehensive and focused assessments across the lifespan in high-volume primary care settings, managing acute illness, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and medication management under provider supervision., Ordered and interpreted labs/diagnostics, coordinated referrals, and documented care in EPIC., Completed well-woman assessments, STI screening, contraception counseling, and routine gynecologic care.
• Family Medicine, Loyola Medicine, Bridget Gaughn, APRN, 08/25, 12/25, Conducted comprehensive and focused assessments across the lifespan in high-volume primary care settings, managing acute illness, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and medication management under provider supervision., Ordered and interpreted labs/diagnostics, coordinated referrals, and documented care in EPIC., Completed well-woman assessments, STI screening, contraception counseling, and routine gynecologic care.

• NMH Quality Committee - Leader, Participated in unit quality initiatives targeting clinical outcomes and financial performance., Implemented evidence-based best practices to improve nursing performance and patient safety.
• NM Hospital Acquired Infection Champion (HAIC) - Member, Led infection-prevention activities across the unit to reduce patient infection risk., Monitored unit performance metrics and implemented corrective actions to improve patient safety., Coordinated yearly nursing competencies related to infection control protocols.