Krystle A. Garcia
Escondido,CA
Summary
Experienced Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years in critical care as an RN. Seeking NP role in collaborative primary care, internal medicine, or specialty practice. Known for evidence-based clinical decision-making, team collaboration, and passion for functional and preventive care to improve patient quality of life through education and lifestyle interventions. Skilled in patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services, utilizing critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Student, Internal Medicine
Scripps Internal Medicine
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided care for adult and geriatric patients within the primary care setting
- Delivered comprehensive care to adult/geriatric patients across acute, chronic, and preventive visits
- Managed diabetes, hypertension, and COPD, including medication titration and lab monitoring
- Conducted annual wellness exams, pre-op clearances, and urgent visits
- Ordered and interpreted labs, imaging, and diagnostics; formulated treatment plans
- Educated patients on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and preventive screenings.
Nurse Practitioner Student, Skilled Nursing facilities
Scripps Gerontology Dept. Bayshire & Aviara Health
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided care for subacute and frail adult/geriatric patients within two separate skilled nursing facilities.
- Delivered acute and chronic disease management.
- Assisted with advanced care planning, symptom management, end-of-life communication, holistic support, family discussions, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Ordered and interpreted labs, imaging, and diagnostics; formulated treatment plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to reduce re-admissions
Nurse Practitioner Student, Internal Medicine
Escondido Internal Medicine
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided care for adult and geriatric patients in a primary care setting
- Managed chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD
- Conducted physicals, wellness visits, and preventative screenings
- Provided patient education and lifestyle counseling
- Performed pre-op evaluations, sick visits, and routine follow-ups
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic labs and imaging
- Supported medication titration and transitions of care
Staff Nurse, Critical Care/ Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Completed 7 years of experience in critical care, excellent critical thinking skills, resilience, high-stress adaptability, and excellent IV skills.
- Balanced and titrated pharmacological drips, including sedation, vasoactive, and paralytic drugs.
- Collaborates with physicians of all disciplines to provide/manage care for critically ill patients.
- Administers end-of-life care for patients/families as appropriate in critical care settings.
- Mentored/Precepted newly licensed RNs in the Intensive Care Training Program.
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Achieved the role of charge nurse and coordinated staffing needs and floor assignment for a 37-bed unit.
- Achieved mentor role and precepted newly licensed RNs in developing and achieving professional expertise through a highly structured New Graduate RN program.
- Coordinated services with the interdisciplinary team to implement seamless care.
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Stroke
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Administered care in this fast-paced unit, delivering primary nursing care for medical, telemetry, and stroke patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2013
Skills
- Comprehensive history & physical exams
- Chronic disease management
- Medication titration
- Polypharmacy
- Pre-op evaluations
- Post-acute care
- Health education
- Motivational interviewing
- EMR documentation
- Lab interpretation
- Imaging interpretation
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- AGPCNP-BC, ANCC, 2025032957
- CA NP License, Pending Issuance
- DEA & NPI, Applications Submitted
- RN – California, Active, 843990
- CCRN Certified, 13228913, 2021-01-01
- ACLS & BLS, AHA, Current
Credentials
- MSN
- BSN
- AGPCNP-BC
- CCRN
Membership Affiliations
- American Nurses Association, 2012-01-01
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2021-01-01
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student, Skilled Nursing facilities
Scripps Gerontology Dept. Bayshire & Aviara Health
02.2025 - 04.2025
Nurse Practitioner Student, Internal Medicine
Escondido Internal Medicine
09.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse Practitioner Student, Internal Medicine
Scripps Internal Medicine
05.2024 - 04.2025
Staff Nurse, Critical Care/ Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Stroke
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Marcos
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
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