Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

April Gallegos MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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Objective

To obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care providing evidence-based patient centered care as an advanced practice nurse with the understanding and abilities I have achieved to contribute to the well-being of patients and positive patient outcomes.

Open to relocating or commuting.

Fluent in Spanish

Education

·Master of Science in Nursing University of Texas at Arlington Nov 2023

·Bachelor of Science in Nursing Baptist Health System School of Health Professions 2020

·Texas Board of Nursing License/Diploma Baptist Health System School of Health Professions 2008

·Perioperative Nursing Certificate Baptist Health System School of Health Professions 2008

·Bachelor of Science in Biology St. Mary’s University 2001

Certification/Licensure

·Texas Registered Nurse- 754694 06/05/2008-current

·Texas Family Nurse Practitioner -Anticipated License number

·Basic Life Support-current

·Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification-current

·Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) 01/01/2021-01/01/2026

Experience

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE 2023

·NURS 5337 FNP Clinical Practice I 180 hours Pediatric rotation University Health School-based Clinic, Adult Primary Care rotation Kellum Medical Group completed May 2023

·NURS 5338 FNP Clinical Practice II 180 hours Adult Primary Care rotation HealthTexas completed Aug 2023

·NURS 5660 FNP Advanced Practicum 360 hours Adult Primary Care rotation VillageMD, 180 hours Adult Primary Care rotation HealthTexas, 180 hours anticipated completion Nov 2023

CIRCULATOR NURSE SURGERY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 2018-CURRENT

·Circulating nurse providing superior care to patients. Circulate in variety of services to include Kidney and Liver Transplant, Orthopedic, Gynecological, Urology, General, Podiatry, Neurology, Vascular, Colorectal, Trauma and Robotic Laparoscopic Procedures. Collaborate with PACU to ensure patient comfort, safety, evaluate patient’s postoperative condition and communicate to physician and anesthesia personnel any changes in patient status.

CIRCULATOR NURSE SURGERY METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITAL 2015-2018

TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT

·Circulating nurse in Orthopedic, Gynecological, Urology, General, Upper and Lower GI, Podiatry, Neurology, Vascular, Colorectal, and Robotic Laparoscopic Procedures. Deliver exceptional patient care to include maintaining sterility and a safe environment. Ensuring correct alignment with appropriate padding devices at bony prominences during patient positioning to prevent nerve and tissue damage. Assist anesthesiologist with intubation/extubating. Ensuring all components of Joint Commissions standards are followed.

CIRCULATOR NURSE SURGERY CONNALLY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 2013-2015 TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT

· Circulating nurse in Orthopedic, Gynecological, Urology, General, Upper and Lower GI, Podiatry, Neurology, Vascular, Colorectal, and Robotic Laparoscopic Procedures. Deliver exceptional patient care to include maintaining sterility and a safe environment. Assist anesthesiologist with intubation/extubating. Ensuring all components of Joint Commissions standards are followed. Assist physicians in providing conscious sedation for various special procedures (Paracentesis, Biopsies). Collaborate with PACU nurse to ensure patient comfort, safety, evaluate patient’s postoperative condition and communicate to physician and anesthesia personnel any changes in patient status.

CIRCULATOR NURSE SURGERY SANTA ROSA WESTOVER HILLS HOSPITAL 2011-2013

· Circulating nurse in Orthopedic, Gynecological, Urology, General, Upper and Lower GI, Podiatry, Neurology. Deliver exceptional patient care to include maintaining sterility and a safe environment. Assist anesthesiologist with intubation/extubating. Collaborate with PACU nurse to ensure patient comfort, safety, evaluate patient’s postoperative condition and communicate to physician and anesthesia personnel any changes in patient status. Maintain HIPPA privacy. Precept new circulating nurses in variety of surgical cases.

CIRCULATOR NURSE/GENERAL SURGERY COORDINATOR NORTHEAST BAPTIST HOSPITAL 2008-2011

· Primary circulating nurse in General Surgery, Orthopedic, Gynecological, Urology, Up, Podiatry, Colorectal, Vascular and Neurology. Deliver exceptional patient care to include maintaining sterility and a safe environment. Promptly reporting any concerning patient condition/irregularities to attending anesthesiologist and surgeon. Collaborate with PACU nurse to ensure patient comfort, safety, evaluate patient’s postoperative condition and communicate to physician and anesthesia personnel any changes in patient status.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/POSTER PRESENTATION

·Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) member

·American Nurses Association member

·San Antonio Nurses in Advanced Practice (SANAP) student member

·Safety Committee member/secretary of University Hospital Shared Governance

·Ethics Committee member of University Hospital

·LEAN Committee member created and presented Poster for Wrong Site Surgery Project

AWARDS/HONORS

·Preceptor excellence award 2020

·Employee Recognition Certificate 2019

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE

·Community Bible Church Women’s Services volunteer 2017-present

·Volunteer at Haven for Hope Homeless Shelter 2019

REFERENCES

Sarah Baker, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner VillageMD Converse, Texas 210-***-****

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Leanne Ricondo, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner University Health

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Stephanie Munoz FNP-C Nurse Practitioner HealthTexas 210-***-**** *********.*****@***********.***

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