Christy Fallin
Nurse Practitioner
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About
As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of nursing experience and three years in advanced practice, I bring a strong foundation in behavioral health, chronic disease management, and patient education to any role.
In my most recent role as a Nurse Practitioner at a residential substance use disorder treatment facility, I provided comprehensive medical care to patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs, including co-occurring conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. I developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, prescribed medication-assisted treatments, and used motivational interviewing to support lifestyle change.
Experience
Nurse Practitioner, Substance Use Disorder Detox and Residential Treatment
Janus of Santa Cruz
Oct 2021 to January 2025
- Manage the care of patients with substance use disorders in a residential setting, coordinating inpatient detoxification and discharge planning.
- Conduct daily patient rounding, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create and execute comprehensive care plans.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, conducting concurrent case reviews and optimizing care protocols to align with evidence-based practices in behavioral health.
- Provide consultation on psychiatric and addiction issues, facilitating admissions and care transitions between behavioral health services and medical settings.
- Promoted to Janus Community Provider Liaison, leading efforts to enhance the quality of substance use disorder treatment services
Good Samaritan Hospital
Nov 2016 to Aug 2023
- Provided direct patient care in cardiovascular, medical-surgical, emergency and behavioral health units.
- Coordinated care transitions for patients, including collaboration with post-acute services, crisis intervention, and tele-monitoring.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to care planning, quality improvement efforts, and the integration of health services within the hospital setting.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
September 2017- January 2018
- Provided specialized care for patients with burn injuries, from the time of injury through reentry into the community.
- Participated in multidisciplinary care involving physicians, RNs, burn technicians, dieticians, social workers, psychologists, and therapists.
- Gained expertise in burn care, wound management, pediatrics, and critical care.
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
May to October 2016
- Administered direct bedside care on a step-down unit, managing critical patients with constant telemetry monitoring.
- Prepared and educated patients and families for surgery and aftercare; provided ongoing education on stroke, myocardial infarction, diabetes, and smoking cessation.
- Coordinated with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic care, including consulting with physicians, therapists, and social workers; supervised nursing aides and served on the Diabetes Glycemic Control Council to enhance patient glycemic control.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
January to May 2016
- Received extensive training as part of a Magnet Hospital New Grad Emergency Department Training Program, providing culturally sensitive and competent care to a diverse patient population including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
- Stabilized acute patients in the Emergency Psychiatric Unit, collaborated with case management and social workers for appropriate placement.
- Assessed symptoms, performed triage, and provided direct, individualized care based on scientific nursing principles; coordinated with a multi-disciplinary team.
Education
- Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, SFSU, December 2020
- Master of Science, Adult Acute Care Nursing, SFSU, December 2014
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing, SFSU, December 2013
