Christy Fallin

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.

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

Staff RN II, Adult Acute Care, Cardiovascular, Med-Surg & Behavioral Health Units

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.

Staff RN, Critical Care Training Program Burn Unit/ICU

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.

Clinical Nurse I, Progressive Care Unit Telemetry/Neuro

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.

Clinical Associate, Emergency Department, New Grad RN Training

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.

• 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

Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz, December 1991