Julie Slade

Registered Nurse and dual-certified specialist (CPN, CDCES) with over 7 years of clinical experience and 20 years of lived expertise navigating Type 1 Diabetes. Specialized in delivering diabetes education that bridges the gap between complex clinical guidelines and the daily realities of life with T1D, utilizing my personal and professional history to advocate for personalized education to empower patients and families to thrive.

Diabetes Nurse Educator at Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Adult Clinic (2025-03 – Present)

• Clinical Education: Provides comprehensive diabetes education for T1D, T2D, and high-risk pregnancy cases, managing complex insulin regimens, and complication prevention for both newly diagnosed and established patients.
• Advanced Technology & Data Analysis: Personalized optimization of CGMs, automated insulin delivery systems and multiple daily injections; utilizing data analysis to generate actionable glucose reports that drive personalized therapy adjustments.
• Research Advocacy: Maintain ADA-accredited program standards and contribute to research protocols in emerging metabolic therapies.

Clinical Nurse III at Childrens Hospital Colorado (2019-03 – 2025-03)

• Managed high-acuity pediatric cases specializing in insulin drip policies and protocols to resolve DKA.
• Served as Endocrine Liaison, bridging the gap between specialty teams and bedside staff to implement new clinical pathways (DKA pathway).
• Acted as Charge Nurse, overseeing unit flow and patient safety for the North Inpatient Medical unit.
• Mentored new graduate nurses and students as a formal clinical preceptor, fostering a culture of excellence.

Certified Nursing Aide at Frasier Meadows Retirement Community (2016-01 – 2018-07)

Provided compassionate, high-quality bedside care and activities of daily living to residents while maintaining clinical documentation and promoting a safe, dignified environment in a long-term care setting.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Northern Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management – Colorado State University