Gianina Farrugia, MSN FNP-BC
Chester,VT
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management throughout the life span to individuals within the underserved FQHC community that I grew up in.
I pride myself in treating the "whole human" during healthcare visits whether they come in for an acute illness or injury or are seeking more chronic care management due to lack of primary care services. I believe that healthcare should be provided to everyone and take every opportunity with a patient to educate, understand and help coordinate care in any way I can. My patient reviews and feedback strongly support that these efforts make an impact on the individuals I work with.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Walk-In Services
Emergency Services of New England, Inc
01.2019 - Current
- Coverage of walk in/same day clinics at multiple sites throughout an FQHC. Duties sometimes included coverage of primary care panels for short durations. Shifts often single provider coverage.
- Duties included onboarding of new Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants within the FQHC. Responsibilities to oversee their care plan as well as acclimate them to the resources and multidisciplinary teams available within our system.
- Provided compassionate, evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute illnesses or injuries.
- Often managing high patient volumes with acute and sometimes life threatening conditions as well as many instances of primary care due to the lack of provider availability in our service area.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurse practitioners, fostering professional growth and development while sharing expertise in acute care nursing practice.
Occupational Medicine
Charlestown Health Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Charged with development and implementation of an Occupational Health Department within the existing Charlestown Health Center.
- Performed workers'' compensation claim exams from initiation with focus on efficiently facilitating timely return-to-work plans for affected employees.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
- DOT physicals
- In office spirometry testing and interpretation
- Fire Department Physicals
- Evaluation of Osha Appendix C for respirator use
- Pre-employment fitness for duty exams
- Employee drug testing services
FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner
Chester Family Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner
Grace Cottage Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Maternal Child Health RN
VNA & Hospice of VT & NH
01.2010 - 01.2011
Pediatric High Tech RN
VNA of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with pediatric patients'' families, providing emotional support, alleviating stress and promoting optimal family wellness.
- Physical respite for parents and caregivers of children with high tech medical needs who desire to raise their children at home.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, G-tube, tracheostomy, PICC line, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Geologist
Vermont Geological Survey
09.2005 - 02.2007
- Improved geological mapping accuracy by implementing advanced techniques and technologies in data collection.
- Analysis of town wellsite information to help to increase accuracy of current groundwater mapping throughout the state.
- Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation. Worked in Tandem with VT Agency of Transportation on evaluation of roadside rockfall risk mitigation efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT01.2011
Master's Entry Program in Nursing - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Majors: Biology, Geology
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT06.2005
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care Expertise
- Laceration Repair
- Wound Care
- Basic EKG interpretation
- Management of Acute Orthopedic Injury- fractures/splinting, X-Ray interpretation
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Certified DOT Medical Examiner
- NIOSH approved spirometry certification
- DEA X endorsement VT/NH
- 2017-Present, New Hampshire, RN, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 076741-23, MK4573007
- 2011-Present, Vermont, RN, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 101.0074578, MK2375562
- 2008-2011, Vermont, Registered Nurse, 026.0043272
Affiliations
- Dog rescues, Golden Retriever home based breeder, Raising boys, Gardening
Timeline
Walk-In Services
Emergency Services of New England, Inc
01.2019 - Current
Occupational Medicine
Charlestown Health Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner
Chester Family Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2017
FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner
Grace Cottage Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Maternal Child Health RN
VNA & Hospice of VT & NH
01.2010 - 01.2011
Pediatric High Tech RN
VNA of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties
01.2008 - 01.2010
Geologist
Vermont Geological Survey
09.2005 - 02.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Master's Entry Program in Nursing - Nursing
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts - Majors: Biology, Geology
Middlebury College
professional organizations
2009-2011, Sigma Theta Tau- International Nursing Honor Society
Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association, member
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, member
Board Memberships
Jan 2023-Current: Member of the Board of Directors of Valley Health Connections 2023- present. Voted to Treasurer of the Board for 2024.
Sept 2023-Current: Member of the Advisory Council for Rowland Project at Green Mountain Union High School
Published Works
Munroe, J.S., Farrugia, G, and Ryan, P.C., 2007: Parent Material and Chemical Weathering in Alpine Soils on Mt. Mansfield, Vermont, USA. Catena 70:39-48.
Published paper based on my senior thesis works.
References
- Available upon request
professional organizations
2009-2011, Sigma Theta Tau- International Nursing Honor Society
Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association, member
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, member
Board Memberships
Jan 2023-Current: Member of the Board of Directors of Valley Health Connections 2023- present. Voted to Treasurer of the Board for 2024.
Sept 2023-Current: Member of the Advisory Council for Rowland Project at Green Mountain Union High School
Published Works
Munroe, J.S., Farrugia, G, and Ryan, P.C., 2007: Parent Material and Chemical Weathering in Alpine Soils on Mt. Mansfield, Vermont, USA. Catena 70:39-48.
Published paper based on my senior thesis works.
References
- Available upon request
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