Katherine Galias APRN-CNP, MSN,DNP
Cary,IL
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in providing education to patients on wellness, prevention and early detection for a multitude of disease states. Skilled in internal medicine, collaborative care and shared decision making. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine for Mchenry County
Crystal Lake, IL
03.2007 - Current
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
- Offered preventive services such as well-adolescent, adult and women's health services for contraception, and reproductive concerns.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
Tutorial Teacher
Self Employed Services
Cary, IL
01.2014 - Current
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Conducted study exercises to help student pass class exam or improve scores on standardized tests.
- Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
- Participated in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
09.2008 - 05.2018
- Prepared, administered and graded assignments.
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Jansen Pharmaceutical
Beerse, Belgium
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Scheduled appointments with medical professionals to educate about benefits of new class of medication and on professional use.
- Educated other physicians and nurse practitioners on product benefits.
- Traveled to various locations to sell Invokanna.
- Made recommendations to office staff to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
Education
Doctoral of Nurse Practice -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05.2000
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Health and wellness expert
- Experienced preceptor
- Patient-centered care
Timeline
Tutorial Teacher
Self Employed Services
01.2014 - Current
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Jansen Pharmaceutical
04.2013 - 04.2015
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
College of Lake County
09.2008 - 05.2018
Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine for Mchenry County
03.2007 - Current
Doctoral of Nurse Practice -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
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