Carmen Elena Gali
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A dedicated Senior Medical Scientist/Nurse Practitioner with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and an in-depth knowledge of the HCV and HIV landscape. Experienced Sr. Medical Scientist with an intimate knowledge of the needs of a diverse and dynamic territory. Extensive presentation skills and strong relationships with HCV/HIV treaters and KOL’s in the territory. A Self-motivated, enthusiastic, professional who values each team member and the role they play in the advancement and achievement of the company’s goals.
Experience:
Clinical Educator Eosinophilic Gastritis /Duodenitis at Allakos
07/01/2021- Present
Senior Medical Scientist, Medical Affairs, Cardiometabolic-NASH division at Gilead Sciences
09/16/2019- 01/2021
·Experience responding to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
·Developed and presented complex scientific and clinical data for these products.
·Experience identifying and developing regional and national opinion leaders to support Gilead products and training Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.
·Experience in building strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.
·Extensive experience working closely with community Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Community Outreach organizations.
·Anticipates complex obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
·Extensive experience working with cross functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Communication.
·Experience utilizing scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
Community Specialist Clinical Educator –Gilead Sciences
South Florida /Puerto Rico Hepatitis C Division
03/11/14 – 08/28/2019
·Educating providers on the importance of screening for Hepatitis C
·Networking / Identifying KOL in territory
·Creating new treaters of HCV in territory
·Cross collaboration with the HCV/ HIV teams
·Initiating strategic initiatives
·Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on relationship building
·Selling the concept of HCV screening for the appropriate patients thus spearheading market expansion at Gilead Sciences
·Extensive experience presenting clinical studies/ data /clinical indications to KOL’s / Physicians and clinical staff
·Cross functional team collaboration with sales team focused on market expansion
·HCV/HIV community education to promote patient disease awareness education
·Liaison for a cross functional team that include CL/sales and NAM teams to identify and develop new opportunities
·Work with community advocates to improve HCV screening processes
·Closely collaborate with HCV sales and marketing teams to identify the needs of the team/community and company at large
·Identify and educate patients in underserved areas of the territory
·Collaborate with HIV & Transgendered advocacy groups, local FQHC’s in the community to provide education on HCV awareness and available treatments
·Provide educational sessions to emerging treaters and primary care offices
Nurse Practitioner Clinic Manager /Coordinator
12/2012-03/2014 Take Care Health Systems
·Strengthen and foster bonds with Walgreens leadership team and staff
·Oversee daily operations of two clinics
·Perform colleague performance evaluations
·Educating patients and staff regarding vaccinations offered at clinic
·Ensure appropriate patient education as pertaining to diagnosis
·Ensure OSHA and CLIA compliance for both clinics
· Perform Nurse Practitioner Duties in the clinics
Nurse Practitioner Clinic Manager
03/2012- 12/2012 -Take Care Health Systems (ESG)
·Perform Occupational Health Exams
·Ensure that all staff had appropriate to age vaccinations
·Interpret lab results
·Perform respirator exams on employees
·Manage acute and episodic patient care
·Chronic disease patient education program
Nurse Practitioner
10/2011-12/2012 Community Care Center
·Diagnose and treat patients
·Manage Chronic health care conditions
·Patient education/ Chronic disease management and prevention
·Coordinate patient care
·Perform in depth physical exams
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
05/2011-11/2012 West Kendall Baptist Hospital
·Manages Emergency Room patient flow.
·Manages initiation of advanced protocols for all patients.
·Overseas the daily staffing and placement of patients.
·Acts as a resource to all the hospital staff and various departments.
·Provides care to patients with minor illness and critically ill patients.
·Staff development through preceptor ship
Nursing Supervisor- Nursing Administration
08/2008-03/2011 Homestead Hospital
·Manages staffing for inpatient units
·Responsible for reviewing and implementing policies
·Annual evaluation of staff
·Clinical Education Committee
·Patient Education Committee Chair
·Assists with collection of Performance Improvement data
·Acts as a resource to staff and various departments.
·Responsible for the hospital in the absence of administration
·Responsible for hospital-wide administrative leadership in collaboration with unit manager, directors, and administrative offices after hours as requested.
·Responsible for collection and reporting of data in relation to NDNQI and Joint Commission
Registered Nurse- Radiology Department
01/2004-07/2008 Baptist Hospital
·Provided direct patient care to critically ill Radiology patients
·Administer CT/ PET Scan Contrast
·Performed orientation of new hires
·Performed duties a relief charge nurse
Registered Nurse –Oncology Unit
01/2004-01/2006 Baptist Hospital
·Safely and accurately administer chemotherapeutic agents to patient admitted to the hospital
·Direct patient care in collaboration with the Oncologist and other members of the health care team
·Provide support for patients and family who are undergoing cancer treatment
·Provide education to patients and family regarding treatment/managing expectations regarding possible outcomes post treatment
Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
09/2003-01/2004 Homestead Hospital
·Provided direct patient care to critically ill patients
·Performed orientation of new hires
·Performed duties as a relief charge nurse
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
12/1996-09/2003 Jackson South Community Hospital
·Manages Emergency Room patient flow.
·Manages initiation of advanced protocols for all patients.
·Overseas the daily staffing and placement of patients.
·Acts as a resource to all the hospital staff and various departments.
·Provides care to patients with minor illness and critically ill patients.
·Staff development through preceptorship
Education:
Florida International University, Miami Fl.
Graduated August 2011
·MS in Nursing (ARNP)
Florida International University, Miami Fl.
Graduated December 2008
·BS in Nursing
Miami Dade Community College, Miami FL.
Graduated December 1996
·AS in Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Graduated December 1993
·Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensures and Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) Certified
ACLS, PALS and BLS Certified
Honorary Membership:
Sigma Theta Tau International
Languages:
English- Spanish fluent
References available upon request