Caroline C. Shellabarger

Caroline C. Shellabarger is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner currently employed at Atrium Health since May 2022, with prior experience in the same role at Emory Healthcare and as a Palliative Medicine APP Fellow at Atrium Health. Caroline has extensive experience in addressing the needs of patients with complex serious illnesses through pain and symptom management, spiritual support, and expert communication regarding care goals. Previous nursing roles include positions as a Registered Nurse in both the Cardiac Cath Lab and STICU/CVICU at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where Caroline managed critically ill patients and was involved in advanced monitoring and procedures. Caroline holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.