Shelby started at the community as the Assisted Living Director and stepped into the role of Director of Nursing as an interim first. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pittsburg State University and is ALS/BLS and CPR certified. She previously worked as a post/medical surgical, and COVID nurse. While at her previous job, Shelby won the "Star-Preceptor" award for helping LPN and RN students during their final stretch of nursing school. "I truly enjoy helping shape the minds of young nurses," she says. Outside work, Shelby enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter and they never miss watching KC Chiefs football games.