Christina Nickolas

Provide acute care services to a diverse pediatric, adolescent and adult populations

Take medical histories, perform medical exams and evaluate patients of all ages

Order and interpret x-rays and lab tests, diagnose acute conditions and manage minor injuries

Prescribe and administer medications

Record notes and treatment plans in electronic medical records (currently utilizing Experity, and have experience with Epic)

Conducted comprehensive, non-prescribing health assessments directly in patients homes.

Performed physical exams, reviewed medical histories, medication reconciliation.

Provided disease education, addressed social determinants of health and performed point-of-care screenings.

• Administered diagnostic tests and interpreted results to inform clinical decisions.
• Educated patients on preventative health measures and chronic disease management strategies.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed tailored treatment plans.

• Provided comprehensive patient assessments and diagnoses in primary care settings.
• Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient history and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care delivery.
• Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Provided timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring patients received appropriate care for specific needs.

I provided acute care services to a diverse pediatric, adolescent and adult population within a multi specialty clinic. I evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illness including but not limited to viral and bacterial respiratory infections, pulmonary issues, musculoskeletal injuries, urinary tract issues, women's and men's health issues. Simple procedures including incision and drainage, suturing and overseeing splinting. I am also responsible for determining if a patient requires a higher level of care for further evaluation of suspected cardiac issues, strokes, embolisms, sepsis. I order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing and prescribe medication. I counsel patients on health management and illness prevention and make timely referrals to specialists. I maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR. I work closely with a team of physicians, other mid level providers, RNs, LPNs and medical assistants to ensure the delivery of quality care.

I provided primary care services to a pediatric, adolescent and adult/geriatric population in a rural care setting. I conducted history and physicals, well child exams, sports physicals and women's health care exams. I also evaluated and managed an array of acute and chronic medical issues. I educated and ensured immunizations and annual preventative testing was maintained. I addressed and managed mental health issues and chronic pain. I ordered laboratory and diagnostic procedures and made outside referrals to specialists. Health education was an integral part of care. I used EMR to maintain records.

Provided primary care to a culturally diverse pediatric, adolescent and adult population in a community health setting. I took part in regular consultations with a psychiatric nurse practitioner to ensure proper management of mental health issues. I also took part in chronic pain management seminars. I provided diagnostic and therapeutic medical services, ordered labs and diagnostic testing. Health education was an important part of daily patient interactions. I took monthly weekend telephone call. I was involved in a month Quality
Improvement program. I provided free weekly outreach medical services to the children and women at the Everett Gospel Mission. I worked closely with a team of physicians, RNs and medical assistants to provide quality medical services.

I provided community based outpatient supportive counseling, symptom and medication management, skills training, crisis management and community referrals and resource coordination to an adult and geriatric chronically mentally ill population. I worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of caseworkers, therapists, social workers, RNs, nurse practitioners and a psychiatrist. I also worked closely with community support systems including Home Health Services, Alternative Living facilities, hospital personnel, CMDHPs and often family members. I also provided community education regarding mental health issues.

I provided social services and discharge planning to geriatric and rehabilitative patients and family members in a long term care and rehabilitative setting. My duties included supportive counseling, discharge planning, community referrals, resource coordination and short and long term treatment planning. I conducted and maintained timely written psychosocial assessments and treatment planning. I functioned as a member of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team including the patient, family, physicians, physical, occupation and speech therapists, community social workers, RNs, CNAs and community support agencies including home health services, social services and assisted living facilities.

My four month research community project was conducted at SW Washington Free Clinic providing analysis of the clinic\'s Medication Assistance program with a demographic profile. I presented my findings to the Free Clinic Board of Directors. I also provided clinical care twice weekly to patients at the Free Clinic during this time. National Health Services scholarship recipient 2000-2002.