CHRISTOPHER D’AMATO
Trumbull
Summary
Experienced Advanced Practice Provider skilled in patient access coordination and treatment plan development. Enhances patient adherence through effective communication and evidence-based strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance in specialty therapeutics. Focused on delivering patient-centered care and improving health outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider – Specialty Therapeutics & Patient Access (NP)
Premise Health Worksite Clinic
Stratford
09.2025 - Current
- Deliver patient-centric healthcare and population health services, emphasizing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely access to specialty therapies, coordinating care with internal and external providers, and removing barriers to treatment.
- Conducted pre-employment, annual, and fitness-for-duty assessments, ensuring adherence to OSHA and corporate health standards to maintain workforce safety.
- Led initiatives managing work-related injuries, chronic conditions, and acute events, coordinating with specialty providers and internal stakeholders to streamline care delivery.
- Developed and implemented wellness, immunization, and preventive care programs using evidence-based strategies to enhance health outcomes and minimize absenteeism.
- Support enterprise medical readiness and emergency response planning, ensuring preparedness and regulatory compliance.
- Recognized for adaptability, cross-functional collaboration, and a patient-first approach that provided timely access, mitigated barriers, and maintained high standards of documentation and compliance.
Clinical Program Lead – Dermatology & Specialty Therapies
Lisa Topham, RN, LLC
Wilton
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented patient-centered therapeutic programs, including dermatology, hormone health, and GLP-1 therapies, creating individualized treatment plans to optimize outcomes and adherence.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external vendors (e.g., Galderma, Allergan) to provide the right dermatology products and specialty therapies for each patient.
- Facilitated patient access to therapies by coordinating with specialty pharmacies and external partners, proactively mitigating barriers to care and preventing delays in treatment.
- Educated patients on therapy protocols and adherence strategies, facilitating quick adoption of new therapies and clinical technologies.
- Spearheaded integration of advanced dermatology procedures and technologies, expanding service offerings while ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care and therapy coordination records, ensuring quality assurance, risk mitigation, and alignment with corporate and therapy-specific guidelines.
- Leveraged vendor partnerships and cross-functional collaboration to enhance therapy engagement and patient adherence, improving overall program effectiveness.
Patient-Centric Therapeutics Coordinator (NP)
CT ENT
Norwalk
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, physician assistants, surgeons, pathologists, and pharmacists to ensure coordinated, patient-centric care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with ENT-related needs, enhancing clinical outcomes and adherence to therapy protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients to inform diagnosis and therapy decisions.
- Managed chronic conditions such as allergies and sinusitis, ensuring continuity of care through ongoing monitoring and timely therapy adjustments.
- Prescribed medications and ordered diagnostic studies, including labs and cultures, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and safety standards.
- Partnered with vendors and specialty pharmacies to streamline patient access, address barriers, and prevent delays in treatment.
Advanced Practice Provider – Dermatology & Specialty Therapeutics
Schweiger Dermatology Group
Greenwich
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered patient-centric care integrating biologics (Skyrizi, Dupixent) and emerging dermatology therapies, managing patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and other complex dermatologic conditions.
- Developed individualized therapy plans and educated patients on protocols, expected outcomes, and adherence strategies, enhancing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated patient access programs, including prior authorizations and specialty pharmacy collaboration, ensuring timely therapy initiation and eliminating barriers to treatment.
- Partnered with internal teams, specialty pharmacies, and external vendors to optimize therapy access and delivery, maintaining continuity of care.
- Maintained strict regulatory, safety, and documentation compliance, including REMS program alignment and risk mitigation for specialty therapies.
- Rapidly adopted new therapies, clinical technologies, and procedures to expand service offerings and support advanced therapeutic programs.
Registered Nurse
Midstate Medical Center
Meriden
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse oximetry, and communicated abnormalities to attending physicians to ensure timely intervention.
- Implemented appropriate interventions according to established protocols for rapid response teams.
- Counseled patients and family members on diet, exercise, risk factors, and disease management.
- Maintained continuity of care and provided support to patients and families navigating COVID-19 challenges, enhancing emotional and physical well-being.
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Delivered comprehensive care across diverse inpatient units, facilitating pre- and post-operative procedures to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and administered injections to ensure patient safety during medical procedures.
- Participated in department-wide quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care standards.
Patient Care Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven
08.2010 - 08.2018
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and ensure patient well-being.
- Executed patient care tasks, including phlebotomy and vital sign monitoring, to support overall patient health.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and safety.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTSkills
- Patient care
- Access coordination
- Plan development
- Health data analysis
- Clinical collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical compliance
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- AGNP-C, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- APRN, Connecticut & New York
- RN, Connecticut & New York
Accomplishments
- Successfully facilitated timely access to specialty therapies for multiple patient populations, reducing treatment delays.
- Spearheaded integration of advanced dermatology procedures and technologies to expand service offerings.
- Developed patient-centered programs that improved therapy adherence, engagement, and satisfaction.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and vendor partnerships, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
- Independently contributed to patient access improvements, supporting enterprise-level clinical programs and reducing administrative barriers.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider – Specialty Therapeutics & Patient Access (NP)
Premise Health Worksite Clinic
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Program Lead – Dermatology & Specialty Therapies
Lisa Topham, RN, LLC
03.2025 - 09.2025
Patient-Centric Therapeutics Coordinator (NP)
CT ENT
05.2024 - 03.2025
Advanced Practice Provider – Dermatology & Specialty Therapeutics
Schweiger Dermatology Group
07.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Midstate Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2018
Master of Science in Nursing -
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Gateway Community College