Vera Gibb

Overview

Education

• Post MSN Nurse Educator Certificate, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• DNP, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner Track, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• BSN, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
• ADN, San Jacinto College Central, Pasadena, TX
• BA, The Far Eastern State University

Areas of Research, Teaching, And Clinical Expertise and Scholarship

• Management of headache disorders, headache policy, and patient advocacy. Dr. Vera Gibb received her training in headache from several leading headache specialists in Houston as a part of her DNP clinical training. Dr. Vera Gibb was a participant in Headache on the Hill (HOH) Summit 2021, 2022, and 2023, the annual headache advocacy event in Washington, DC, organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA).

Selected Accomplishments

• American Headache Society. "The First Contact - Headache in Primary Care Program" Advisory Board Member
• American Headache Society. Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Special Interest Section (SIS) Speaker and Education Lead
• Association of Migraine Disorders. Advanced Practice Provider Education Committee (APPEC) Member, Expert content reviewer, Clinical Tips articles author
• Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP), Board of Directors, Secretary
• National Headache Foundation. Optimization of Care Standards Committee Member
• National Headache Foundation. APP Task Force-Reinvent AQH Credentialing Program Member

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Headache Society (AHS)
• Association of Migraine Disorders (AMD)
• Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses (GCAPN)
• National Headache Foundation (NHF)
• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

Certifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) 2015
• Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (National Headache Foundation) 2020
• Certificate in Psychophysiologic Disorders (Psychophysiologic Disorders Association) 2020
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Certification 2021
• Interprofessional Education (IPE) Facilitator (Texas IPE Consortium) 2024

Awards

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) DNP Scholarship recipient 2021
• Mary Ann and Steven C. Salch Endowed Presidential DNP Scholarship recipient 2021
• Houston Area Nurse Practitioners DNP Scholarship recipient 2020
• Nursing Leadership Scholarship recipient 2020
• "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges" 2015
• SJC Nursing and The Law Award for best GPA 2003
• "The National Dean's List" 2002, 2003

Publications

• Gibb, Vera. (2024, April 26). Association of Migraine Disorders. Clinical Tips. American Headache Society Position Statement: Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Inhibitors should now be considered a first-line option for migraine prevention. https://www.migrainedisorders.org/ahs-statement-cgrp/
• Gibb, Vera. (2024, March 13). Clinical Advisor. When Medication Isn't Enough: Neuromodulation and Other Tools for Managing Migraine. https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/pain/neuromodulation-for-managing-migraine/
• Gibb, Vera & Williams, Anna. (2024, January 1). Association of Migraine Disorders. Clinical Tips. How to Utilize Available Community Resources and Support Services to Help Headache Patients. https://www.migrainedisorders.org/headache-resources-for-patients
• Gibb, Vera. (2023, October 20). Association of Migraine Disorders. Clinical Tips. How to Get Prior Authorizations for Migraine Medications Approved. https://www.migrainedisorders.org/clinical-tips-prior-authorizations-migraine-meds
• Gibb, Vera & Al-Arabi, Safa'a. (2023, June 13). Clinical Advisor. A Case of Severe Monthly Headaches in Teacher: Workup and Treatment. https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/topics/neurology-information-center/case-severe-monthly-headaches-migraine-workup-treatment/
• Gibb, Vera. (2023, April 12). Association of Migraine Disorders. Clinical Tips. The Importance of Asking About Adverse Childhood Experiences in People Living With Migraine. https://www.migrainedisorders.org/clinical-tips-adverse-childhood-experiences/
• Gibb, Vera. (2022, April 25). Medscape. Managing Migraine in Primary Care: 5 Things to know. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971994

Presentations

• Gibb, Vera. (2024, April 11). Engage Me – PTSD and Me – A Series All About the Patient. Interprofessional Education and Practice presentation and panel discussion. Lead speaker. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2024, January 11). Engage Me – Cluster Headache and Me – A Series All About the Patient. Interprofessional Education and Practice presentation and panel discussion. Lead speaker. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2023, November 14). Engage Me – Migraines and Me – A Series All About the Patient. Interprofessional Education and Practice presentation and panel discussion. Lead speaker. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
• Duggan, Deanna & Gibb, Vera. (2023, November 9). Migraine in Pediatrics. Podium presentation for Family residents. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2023, October 26). A Migraine Journey Through a Woman's Life. Podium presentation for Family residents. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2023, September 28). Migraine in Primary Care. Podium presentation for Family residents. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2023, September 9). Behavioral and Psychological Aspects, Quality of Life, and Disability and Impact of Cluster Headache. Podium presentation at Clusterbusters 18th Annual U.S. Patient Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Gibb, Vera. Managing Migraine in Primary Care. Podium presentation at North Harris Montgomery Advanced Practice Nurse Society Spring 2023 Conference, Conroe, TX.
• Gibb, V., DNP, & Ciobanu, M., MD. (2023, May 6). Migraine and PTSD: A Panel Discussion. Panel Discussion at RetreatMigraine 2023 Annual National Conference, Minneapolis, MN., Minneapolis, MN. Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP).
• Gibb, Vera. (2023, May 6). How to Talk to Your Health Care Provider About New Treatment and What to Do When Treatment isn't Working. Podium presentation at RetreatMigraine 2023 Annual National Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP).
• Gibb, Vera. (2022, December 14). A Migraine Journey Through a Woman's Life. Podium presentation. Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses December 2022 Meeting. Galveston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2022, November 4). Managing Migraine in Primary Care. Podium presentation at Houston Area Nurse Practitioners' Annual Conference 2022. Houston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2022, June 23). QuadTV Talk on Headache Management. Virtual presentation hosted by VillageMD. 1 hr CME approved by American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) prescribed credit. Houston, TX.
• Gibb, Vera. (2022, April 1). Getting an Accurate Diagnosis. Podium presentation at RetreatMigraine 2022 Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP).

Poster Presentations

• Gibb, V., Carter, P., Burish, M., Williams, K., Ehrilch, A., Wold, B., Mckay, J., Williams, A., Hattle-Cleminshaw., A., Stone, J. (April 15, 2024). Making it Real – Cluster Headaches Deserve our Attention. Poster presentation at the 3^rd Annual UTMB Interprofessional Education and Practice Symposium. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
• Al-Arabi, Safa'a & Gibb, Vera. (April 3, 2024). The healthcare burden of migraine underdiagnosis and undertreatment. Poster presentation at National Public Health Week 2024 Public Health Symposium hosted by UTMB's School of Public & Population Health. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.