Charity Galan, MSN, RN, CCRN, FNP-C

Curriculum Vitae of

Charity Galan, MSN, RN, CCRN, FNP-C

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Family Nurse Practitioner, currently practicing in Internal Medicine at Southwest Diagnostic Clinic, a part of the Covenant Health System. Prior to my career as a Nurse Practitioner, I was a Critical Care RN for 10 years at University Medical Center. I am a member of and certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Education

Associate Degree in Nursing, December 2008

South Plains College, Levelland, TX

Masters of Science in Nursing, May 2017

West Texas A&M University, Canyon TX

Licensure and Certifications

2017 – Present Family Nurse Practitioner, State of Texas, License #AP134515 2008 – Present Registered Nurse, State of Texas, License #763443 May 2012 – Present CCRN certified by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) January 2008 – Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider July 2012 – Present Certified in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Placement July 2009 – Present Certified in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Professional Membership

Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Member of the American Nurses Association (ANA)

Professional Experience

5/2009 – Present Covenant Medical Group Family Nurse Practitioner Internal Med

Provide patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and development of a treatment plan, plan implementation, and evaluation.

Bedside sterile procedures including Articular Steroid Injections, wound care, and laceration suturing.

Medicare Wellness Visits, Annual Exams, and Sick Visits

Provided education, educational materials, and emotional support to patients, and to their family and friends.

Charity Galan, MSN, RN, CCRN, FNP-C

1/2009 – 7/2017 University Medical Center Critical Care Nurse Medical ICU

Provide patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and implementation.

Assist physicians in bedside sterile procedures including lumbar puncture, CVL placement, intubation, arterial line placement, and chest tube insertion.

Provided education, educational materials, and emotional support to patients, and to their family and friends.

Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and recover patients returning from surgical procedures.

Evaluate patient progress and modify the plan of care accordingly.

Perform nursing skills such as tracheostomy care, PEG care and wound care.

Skills relevant in a critical care setting such as chest tube management, CRRT, CAPD, Arterial Lines, management of ventilated patients, and patients in emergent situations.

Documentation of assessments, treatments, interventions both on paper and on computerized charting system.

Manage multiple vasoactive IV drips at any given time including Levophed, Neosynephrine, Vasopressin, Cardizem, Cardene, Epinephrine and Dopamine.

Manage IV drips including Nexium, Octreotide, Insulin, Heparin, Amiodarone, and Ativan.

Continuously monitor patient status using vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, arterial blood pressure, CVP, bladder pressures, SvO2 monitoring, and ICP monitoring.

CRRT certified and proficient in operation of the NxStage CRRT machine. Experienced in monitoring patients while on CRRT.

Competent in knowledge of ACLS algorithms and ACLS medications. Comfortable participating in and leading Code Blue.

Knowledge of Therapeutic Hypothermia Therapy in post cardiac arrest patients.

Certified in NIH Stroke Scale and capable of administering the Stroke Assessment and administering TPA when indicated.

7/2013 – 1/2016 University Medical Center Resource Pool Nurse Critical Care

Provide patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and implementation.

Assist physicians in bedside sterile procedures including lumbar puncture, CVL placement, intubation, arterial line placement, and chest tube insertion.

Provided education, educational materials, and emotional support to patients, and to their family and friends.

Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and recover patients returning from surgical procedures.

Evaluate patient progress and modify the plan of care accordingly.

Perform nursing skills such as tracheostomy care, PEG care and wound care when needed.

Skills relevant in a critical care setting such as chest tube management, CRRT, CAPD, Arterial Lines, management of ventilated patients, and patients in emergent situations.

Documentation of assessments, treatments, interventions both on paper and on computerized charting system.

Pre-op and Recover patients in Endoscopy Lab and Cardiac Cath Lab.

Float to ICU’s in the facility including Surgical ICU, Burn ICU, Cardiac ICU and Medical ICU.

Flexibility to change units when needed and integrate within each unit to be an effective team member.

Charity Galan, MSN, RN, CCRN, FNP-C

8/2011 – 7/2013 University Medical Center Rapid Response Team Hospital-wide

Member of a team consisting of physicians, respiratory technicians, nurses and supervisors that respond to any Code Blue called in the hospital.

Available to nursing staff of UMC for difficult IV starts, blood draws, and especially for concerns on changes in patient status such as hypotension, decreased LOC, tachycardia or bradycardia, shortness of breath, or just when something seems wrong.

Facilitate communication with physicians in situations where a patient status has deteriorated on the floor, and assist and oversee the immediate care and transfer of the patient to an ICU. 1/2010 – 7/2013 University Medical Center Critical Care Charge Nurse Medical ICU

Performed a variety of administrative and managerial duties including scheduling, patient assignments, calculating nurse care hours and adjusting schedules as necessary.

Complete daily chart audits to insure effective patient care.

Insuring equipment on the unit is working properly as well as inspecting crash carts, pumps, supply carts, and intubation boxes.

Responsible for maintaining a calm and workable environment to maximize patient care and nursing effectiveness.

Responsible for maintaining a leadership role and resolving patient and family issues that may arise while keeping patient safety in the forefront.

Provide support to nursing staff; build solid relationships with staff and patient families to generate a positive atmosphere.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team and other units within the system to insure patient care and safety.

Coordinate with various departments and staff during patient admission, transfer, and discharge process to insure proper placement of patient and thorough documentation. 1/2008 – 1/2009 University Medical Center Nurse Tech Hospital-wide

Assist primary nurse with patient care including bathing, taking vitals, transportation and ambulation

Volunteer and Community Service Involvement

7/2013 – Present Holy Spirit Catholic Church Youth Leader 7/2013 – Present Holy Spirit Catholic Church Youth Mass Choir Leader

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