Nurse Practitioner Medical
Resume:
Virginia H. Mcgalin
Austin, Texas 78748
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Summary
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 19+ years experience in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up with patients from pediatrics to geriatrics, with acute problems and primary care. Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years in nursing and healthcare. Nurse Practitioner focused on educating patients and the community about health issues, preventative care, and health promotion. Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Superb interpersonal and leadership skills.
Certifications
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas, license number AP109296
Certificate to Prescribe in Texas 1999 to present
ANCC Certification since 1999
Highlights
Several leadership & managerial positions including military and correctional managed care
Patient-centered care
Clinic Resource person for Minute Clinic District TX011
Lab result evaluation
Preventive Care Advocate
DOT Medical Examiner certified
Current DEA license
CPR/BLS certification
Skilled with Microsoft Office Word and Powerpoint
Patient education
Inpatient care experience
Outpatient care experience
Retail health walk in clinic experience
Accomplishments
Trained and mentored new employee nurse practitioners to Minute Clinic Electronic Medical Records system, medical guidelines and several CLIA waived tests that are performed in the office.
Precepted and mentored nurse practitioner students
Assisted with the JCAHO preparation for Texas Minute Clinics in 2015 in TX011 & Corpus Christi, TX
Experience
March 2018 - May 2018
Nurse Practitioner at TotalCare2U - Austin, TX
Home health primary care nurse practitioner for a small new company based out of Conroe, TX. While there, I observed a need for and implemented basic credentialing identifiers that were later adopted by management. The majority of patient population included geriatric chronically ill, multiple comorbity patients including many that were mobility impaired and/or disabled in some manner. Patients ranged from 28 years old up to 112 years old with the majority being older than 65 years old. Collaborated with Home Health nursing staff, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy staff in the treatment of our shared patients to coordinate care to reach the highest level of patient functional development. Ordered and evaluated laboratory tests and imaging studies as appropriate. Admitted patients to our services and made regular follow-up home visits as needed on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis. Made appropriate referrals to podiatry, cardiology, infectious disease, wound care and/or therapy services. Coverage area encompassed over 2500 square miles from Lakeway and central Austin down to Luling, Tx and from Manor, Tx to Dripping Springs, Tx
August 2011 to March 2018
Nurse Practitioner at Minute Clinic – Beaumont, TX
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Performed Physical exams for school age children and adults as well as health screenings. HTN monitoring, Smoking Cessation and illnesses such as ear infections, sore throats and Strep throat, Mononucleosis, Influenza, Sinus infections, Bronchitis, and Dermatitis. Advised on and administered various immunizations including influenza, meningitis, tetanus, hepatitis, pneumonia and HPV. DOT medical examiner certified.
June 2011 to August 2011
Nurse Practitioner at Dr. Shama Quraishi – Beaumont, TX
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw and managed 5 clinical and support staff in patient care activities. Treated numerous chronic care patients per shift including handling medication, wound care and nutrition. Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients as well as private insurance and Medicare patients. Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases. Administered hormone replacement therapy, oversaw STD treatment and dispensed birth control. Made monthly rounds in long term care facilities with progress notes recorded in charts and collaboration with long term health team including nursing and ancillary staff.
October 2010 to June 2011
Nurse Practitioner at Dr. Glen Guillet – Beaumont, TX
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw and managed 4 clinical and support staff in patient care activities. Treated a large number of chronic care patients per shift including handling medication, wound care and nutrition. Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
October 2009 to October 2010
Nurse Practitioner at Dr. Shama Quraishi – Beaumont, TX
March 2008 to October 2009
Nurse Practitioner at UTMB Correctional Managed Care – Beaumont, TX
Participated and led team of nursing, medical assistant, and infection control staff. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw and managed 8 clinical and support staff in patient care activities. Developed and maintained quality care systems, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines. Treated 15 chronic care patients per shift including handling medication, wound care and nutrition. Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to incarcerated patients. Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
May 2007 to March 2008
Nurse Practitioner at Dr. Shama Quraishi – Beaumont, TX
November 2006 to May 2007
Took time off to be with family and to repair home after tornado
July 2006 to November 2006
Nurse Practitioner at Jefferson County Jail – Beaumont, TX
July 2005 to July 2006
Nurse Practitioner at UTMB Correctional Managed Care – Dayton, Texas
Job description very similar to above Correctional Care except patients were women instead of men.
December 2004 to July 2005
Home with my newborn twin girls
February 2004 to December 2004
Nurse Practitioner at Southeast Texas Medical Associates – Beaumont, TX
Hospitalist position working nights admitting patients as necessary and performing necessary History and Physical as well as admission orders as necessary. Position included taking call for the doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants from 2 Hospitals and multiple Nursing Homes from 10PM to 7AM
November 2003 to February 2004
Nurse Practitioner at Dr. Shama Quraishi – Beaumont, TX
May 2003 to November 2003
Nurse Practitioner at Dr. George Swanson ENT – Beaumont, TX
Performed as one of the first Nurse Practitioners in the greater Beaumont area to work in a specialty – Allergy and ENT
January 2003 to May 2003 - Unemployed after CHRISTUS rural clinic closings
September 2001 to December 2002
Nurse Practitoner at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Rural Health Clinics – Lumberton and Silsbee, TX
June 2001 to September 2001 - Out of work due to low back injury
February 1999 to June 2001
Nurse Practitioner at Jefferson County Employee Health Program – Beaumont, TX
1st position as Nurse Practitioner
Started an Employee Health Program for Jefferson County employees from the ground up to include monitoring chronic conditions, preventive care and acute illness evaluations and treatment. Developed and sent monthly newsletters out with the employee paychecks to help market the program as well as focus on different aspects of health each month.
Education
University of Texas Medical Branch Graduate Nursing Program
August 1996 to December 1998
Galveston, TX
Lamar University Nursing Program
August 1990 to May 1993
Beaumont, TX
Texas A&M University
January 1987- May 1988
College Station, TX
Military Service
United States Naval Reserve Nurse Corps Officer
September 1993 to March 1996
Stationed at Naval Hospital Cherry Point, NC
United States Naval Reserve Hospital Corpsman
May 1985 to August 1993
Stationed at Naval Reserve Center Orange, TX
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