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Christal Garza

Bagdad,AZ

Summary

Experienced board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of experience, licensed in the state of Arizona. Focused on helping pediatric patients and their families to manage issues and improve health. Open and caring healthcare team member with advanced understanding of pediatrics, family medicine, wellness promotion and illness prevention.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Gila Health Resouces
Bagdad, AZ
11.2020 - Current
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

YRMC Physician Care
Bagdad, AZ
06.2016 - 11.2020
  • Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
  • Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
  • Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.

Registered Nurse

Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
Prescott Valley, AZ
06.2005 - 06.2016
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Clinical Coordinator RN

Ponderosa Pediatrics
Prescott, AZ
01.2006 - 10.2011
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05.2005

Skills

  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Treatment Planning
  • Physical Examinations
  • Medication Prescribing
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Patient Education
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Family Nurse Practitioner

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - 2016 to Current

Work Availability

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Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Gila Health Resouces
11.2020 - Current

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

YRMC Physician Care
06.2016 - 11.2020

Clinical Coordinator RN

Ponderosa Pediatrics
01.2006 - 10.2011

Registered Nurse

Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
06.2005 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Yavapai College

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