Pharmacist-in-training Rebecca Galvan strives to assist treatment aches and pains, one affected person at a time.
A Coral Shores Class of 2018 graduate, Galvan had her sights set on a well being profession from a younger age. She thought of pursuing a pre-med observe or changing into a doctor’s assistant; she in the end landed on a profession path in pharmacy.
“I felt like my experiences at pharmacies have been constructive from a younger age,” Galvan stated. “A good friend’s mother labored on the CVS in Key Largo. I actually preferred the small-town neighborhood pharmacy vibe.”
Galvan was 4 years outdated when her household moved to the Higher Keys. Her dad owns Andy’s Swimming pools in Key Largo, and her sister, Andrea, operates a dance studio on the Pink Plaza in Key Largo.
Following highschool commencement, Galvan attended the College of Florida. She enrolled within the school’s 3+4 program, which permits college students to earn a bachelor’s diploma and physician of pharmacy in seven years. She labored at CVS pharmacy in Gainesville throughout faculty, and it was there the place Galvan took delight in being the help system in a well being care sense for the local people.
“If an individual had questions on a chilly, flu or extra advanced and continual circumstances, I like being that individual to assist set them up and get them what they want,” she stated. “A number of instances sufferers can’t make it to their doctor or main care physician. The pharmacy may be a neater place to get involved with a well being care skilled.”
Galvan stated she’s presently working in several well being settings as a part of a neighborhood pharmacy rotation. She just lately hung out at a Melbourne hospital.
As soon as she graduates in Could, Galvan will head to Rhode Island the place she’ll take a medical pharmacy function at CVS Well being’s company workplace for a yr.
“I’ve labored for CVS for nearly 4 years now, so it’s thrilling to take the subsequent step with an organization that’s been supportive,” Galvan stated.
Galvan is particularly appreciative for the four-year scholarship she acquired by the Higher Keys Rotary Membership and Baptist Well being South Florida’s Mariners Hospital. Proceeds from the Gigantic Nautical Market assist fund scholarships for graduating excessive schoolers and college students persevering with their school training.
“It was an enormous motivation and affirmation that I’ve the help to do what I would like as a pupil,” she stated.
Galvan is particularly grateful for her Keys upbringing and the shut neighborhood, as seen through the Gigantic Nautical Market.
“Everybody I talked to about my highschool experiences, I describe the Keys as very supportive, distinctive and one in all a sort,” she stated. “Whereas the Gigantic Nautical Market is about procuring, it’s additionally a chance for everybody to pitch in and assist out and help the longer term.”