CHRISTINE REESE FNP-C
Community Health Alliance, Nell J. Redfield Heath Center
Reno,NV
1
Certificate
16
Years of experience
Experienced Registered Nurse and Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with thirteen years in ambulatory care. Specializes in patient assessment and fostering trust-based relationships, enhancing patient outcomes through personalized quality care and effective communication. Committed to contributing skills and knowledge to a healthcare team dedicated to improving patient health and well-being.
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
13 Years- Championed clinical initiatives and ensured high-quality patient outcomes as lead clinician from 2023 to December 2025.
- Delivered comprehensive healthcare services as a family nurse practitioner, ensuring quality patient outcomes in both full-time and part-time roles.
- Facilitated comprehensive and compassionate treatment delivery in a federally qualified healthcare center, focusing on underserved communities.
- Facilitated direct medical care consultations and referrals to address complex clinical diagnoses and barriers to care.
- Educated patients, parents, and caregivers to ensure compliance with medication protocols and health maintenance practices.
- Provided comprehensive preventive care through well-child, adult, and gynecological examinations to promote health and wellness based on USPSTF recommendations.
- Assessed and provided tailored women's health services, ensuring effective contraception and family planning solutions.
- Engaged with diverse healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes by leveraging integrated care models involving behavioral health, clinical pharmacy, and medical providers.
- Executed translation of clinical lines across multiple languages to enhance communication and understanding.
- Facilitated care processes that aligned with and responded to unique patient preferences and values.
- Engaged with patients to understand their concerns, promote wellness, and deliver comprehensive education on health conditions.
Utilization Review RN/Case Management Account Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Provided dedicated nursing services for 40 hours per week, focusing on patient assessment and treatment.
- Oversaw client clinical progress and treatment, implementing best practices aligned with evidence-based guidelines and Nevada Revised Statutes for workers' compensation.
- Analyzed and authored comprehensive reports to facilitate informed medical decisions based on evidence-based guidelines.
- Conducted utilization reviews for musculoskeletal, cardiology, and psychiatry areas. Supported assessments of medications, formal therapies, and durable medical equipment. Assisted in evaluating diagnostic and surgical procedures.
- Interpreted guidelines from Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Official Disability Guidelines, and Aetna. Assisted in applying medical treatment utilization standards from multiple authoritative sources. Supported compliance with medical treatment guidelines established by recognized organizations.
- Applied state-specific algorithms to ensure compliance with Nevada and California workers' compensation regulations.
- Performed blood draws and facilitated exercise stress tests, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Skills
Family primary care expertise
Chronic disease management
Preventive healthcare
Reproductive health services
Quality-driven approach
Medicaid and Medicare
Electronic medical records
Patient education
Mental health care
Pediatric care
Certification
- Active Nevada State Nurse Practitioner APRN001545
- Active Nevada State Registered Nurse RN62357
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program F0713865
- Active Nevada State Board of Pharmacy CS21566
- Active DEA and Controlled Substance License MR2957263
- Active National Provider Identifier - NPI 1457783292
- Active AHA Basic Life support Expires
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Alliance, Nell J. Redfield Heath Center
08.2013 - CurrentRead More
Utilization Review RN/Case Management Account Manager
Specialty Health, MCO
10.2010 - 08.2013Read More
University of Nevada Graduate School
Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
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University of Nevada
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Webster University
Master of Business Administration from Business Administration
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Gateway Community College
Associate of Science from Nuclear Medicine
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Oregon Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Medical Imaging
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Recognition
2017 Northern Nevada Nurses Achievement Award Nominee for Advanced Practice