Christina K. Blot
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder, and chronic disease management for diverse and marginalized populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build a diagnosis. Self-directed and solution-oriented with great communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through education and evidence-based treatments. Passionate about disease prevention, health promotion, hepatitis C treatment, and substance abuse treatment across the life span.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation
375 S Euclid Avenue, Tucson AZ, 85719
01.2024 - Current
- Participate in community outreach programs, increasing awareness of healthcare services available to underserved populations.
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Promote health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Develop strong relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services.
- Provide mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
- Utilize telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Contribute to staff professional growth by conducting training sessions on clinical best practices
- Assist in the development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Expand healthcare access by participating in community outreach programs targeting underserved populations.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Conduct research on the latest treatment protocols to ensure evidence-based practice in all patient interactions.
- Utilize customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Perform minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits with diet and exercise.
- Provide preventive care such as adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Assess and treat STDs in both males and females.
- Provide counseling on reproductive issues and assist with family planning needs.
- Insertion and removal of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs), including Liletta.
- Removal of LARCs, including IUDs and Nexplanons
- Hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment with Epclusa and Myvret.
- Assessment and diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Assessment and diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder
- Assessment and diagnosis of Opiate Use Disorder
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Alcohol Use Disorder, Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD), and Stimulant Use Disorder.
- Treatment of sequelae secondary to substance use disorders
- Buprenorphine-Naloxone waiver trained
- Provides Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV including oral tablets and injections (Apretude and Yeztugo)
- Ordering and interpretation of urine drug screens.
- Ordering of screening tests including mammograms, DEXA scans and low dose CT scans in accordance with the United States Preventative Task Force.
- Same day visits for urgent needs
- LGBTQ+ gender affirming care
Family Nurse Practitioner
Albany Family Medicine
391 Myrtle Avenue Suit 4
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educate and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits with diet and exercise.
- Provide preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assess and treat STDs in both males and females.
- Help patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Provide counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Educate patients about reproductive health issues and dispense contraceptives.
- Assess, evaluate and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Insertion and removal Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs) including Nexplanon, ParaGuard, Mirena and Kyleen IUDs.
- Hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment with Epclusa and Myvret.
- Assessment and diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Assessment and diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder
- Assessment and diagnosis of Opiate Use Disorder
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Alcohol Use Disorder, Opiate Use Disorder, and Stimulant Use Disorder.
- Buprenorphine-Naloxone waiver trained with active X Waiver License.
- Ordering and interpretation of urine drug screens.
- Management of chronic health conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, COPD, Asthma, Anxiety, Major Depressive disorder, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, A-Fib, Congestive Heart Failure, Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Migraines, and Morbid Obesity.
- Billing and coding patient visits.
- Ordering of screening tests including mammograms, DEXA scans and low dose CT scans in accordance with the United States Preventative Task Force.
- Reviewing and ordering of needed pediatric and adult vaccines in accordance with the United States Preventative Task Force.
- Urgent care visits
- LGBTQ+ gender affirming care
- Transition of care visits after hospitalizations and short term rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Belvedere Health Services
1 Van Tromp St, Albany, NY 12207
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Effectively communicated with physicians, licensed practical nurses, and other registered nurses regarding patient needs, medications, and changes to their care plan.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed questions and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Performed evaluations on a consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Electronic health record used to maintain relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Staffing
1881 Western Ave #150, Albany, NY 12203
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Supervised certified nursing assistants, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Assessed acute patient needs during my shift and reported abnormal exam findings to the medical provider on call.
- Completed the needed documentation before the end of my shift.
Stay at Home Mom
NA
08.2016 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse Consultant
Living Resources Corporation
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Worked with patients on the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities waiver (OPWDD)
- Provided care and completed assessments on patients in supportive living apartment in the community and in group homes.
- Attended medial appointments with patients
- Accurately documented treatment and medications administered.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated patients about how to live independently in a community setting.
- Assessed patient's safety in the community setting in regards to administering their own medications and making and going to their own medical appointments.
- Semiannual meetings with the patient's multidisciplinary team and family on progress towards their long term and short term goals.
- Documentation and record keeping in accordance with New York State guidelines.
Maternity Leave
Albany Medical Center
03.2012 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Cared for patients on a medical/surgical floor that mainly care for trauma patients and post operative patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens for ordered diagnostic testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute
Utica05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Science in Nursing
Kaplan University. Now Purdue Global University
2550 Northwestern Ave Suite 1100, West Lafayette, 02-2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 1218005-2010
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
State University of New York
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 1222205-2005
Skills
- Excellent Written Communication Skills
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Diverse knowledge related to Electronic health records
- Preventive Care
- Health and Wellness Education
- Punch Biopsies
- Excellent Oral Communication
- Family Education
- Treatment Plan Development
- Reproductive Health
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Mental Health Treatment
- Patient-Centered Care
- Gender Affirming Care
- Expert knowledge in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Urgent Care
- Care across the lifespan
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders
- Medication for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD)
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- STD Counseling and Treatment
- Contraceptive Management
- Precepting of Nurse Practitioner Students
- Health Promotion and disease prevention
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Phi Rio Chapter
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Association
Nurse Practitioner's Association
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse: NYS 632053. Issued 7/2/2010
Nurse Practitioner in Family Health: NYS F344604. Issued 6/21/2019
Arizona Registered Nurse: 296143. Issued 08/9/23
Arizona Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN): RNP 296143. Issued 8/31/23
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Albany Family Medicine
07.2019 - 08.2023
Stay at Home Mom
NA
08.2016 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Belvedere Health Services
02.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Staffing
11.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse Consultant
Living Resources Corporation
05.2012 - 08.2015
Maternity Leave
Albany Medical Center
03.2012 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
06.2010 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Science in Nursing
Kaplan University. Now Purdue Global University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hudson Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
State University of New York