Cristina M. Lister
Oro Valley,Arizona
Summary
Experienced and compassionate board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in state of Arizona. Adept at providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Marana Health Center Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions.
- Prevented hospitalizations by providing timely intervention for chronic disease exacerbations in the urgent care setting.
- Expanded access to healthcare services through extended hours and weekend availability at the urgent care facility.
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in urgent care medicine.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Preceptor
Marana Health Center Inc
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee work of 3rd year MD students and FNP students to educate on proper procedures within an urgent care setting.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Volunteered personal instruction and training to medical students through job shadowing and professional development.
- Promoted student growth by providing consistent feedback on assignments and assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation, and achievement for reporting purposes.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Village Medical
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Member of largest and most productive Village Medical office in Tucson.
- Consistently meets quality measure goals such as blood pressure control, A1c reduction, and medication adherence.
- Proficient in management of acute and chronic health disparities as well as preventative medicine, well child and women’s health, medication management, and patient education
- In office procedures include vaccine administration, joint injection, ear lavage, cyst removal, abscess drainage, skin tag removal, suturing, staple removal, punch biopsy, cryotherapy, and electrocautery.
- 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.
- Perform patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Team with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assess and treat STDs in both males and females.
- Discuss care plans with patients and explain test results and proper use of medications.
- Served as a preceptor for new Family Nurse Practitioners entering the field of urgent care medicine, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate smooth transitions into practice.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development in the next generation of nurse practitioners.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Northwest Allied Physicians
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Serve as a primary care provider for panel of nearly 2000 patients across the lifespan
- Consistently exceeds minimum worked Relative Value Unit requirement by 60 percent
- Exceeds 75th percentile MGMA benchmark at 147.20% based on 2021 YTD MGMA performance data
- Proficient in management of acute and chronic health disparities as well as preventative medicine, well child and women’s health, medication management, and patient education
- In office procedures include vaccine administration, joint injection, ear lavage, cyst removal, abscess drainage, skin tag removal, suturing, staple removal, punch biopsy, cryotherapy, and electrocautery.
- 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.
- Perform patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Team with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assess and treat STDs in both males and females.
- Discuss care plans with patients and explain test results and proper use of medications.
- Served as a preceptor for new Family Nurse Practitioners entering the field of urgent care medicine, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate smooth transitions into practice.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development in the next generation of nurse practitioners.
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Served as staff nurse in the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
- Proficient in developmentally appropriate care and communication, taking and recording vitals and assessments, phlebotomy, immunization administration, TJC/HIPPA compliance, electronic medical record (Cerner), patient education and support, medication administration, management of various childhood chronic illnesses and traumas, blood administration, hyperbilirubinemia, DKA and new-onset diabetes education and care, and care of total-care patients
- Maintained and titrated newborn IV lines and medications, management of newborn care, and NAS as a float nurse for the NICU.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center, Women’s Center
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Served as staff nurse, preceptor, and charge nurse on the Mother/Baby Unit
- Proficient in taking and recording vital signs and assessments, phlebotomy, JCAHO/HIPPA compliance, electronic medical record (Cerner and CPN), patient education and support, medication administration, newborn care and education, blood administration, and management of postpartum hemorrhage, hyperbilirubinemia, and chorioamnionitis
- Providing PACU care in the Labor and Delivery setting as well as providing ante partum care and management of patients on magnesium sulfate
- Maintained and titrated newborn IV lines and medications, management of hyperbilirubinemia, chorioamnionitis, and NAS as a float nurse for the NICU
- Charge nurse duties included maintaining patient flow, assigning PCT duties, creating appropriate and acuity-based nursing assignments, supervising and assisting the nursing staff, as well as providing administrative support and patient care.
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2019
Bachelor’s Of Science In Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Athena EMR, Cerner EMR, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Clear Patient Communication
- Health and Wellness Education
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Disease Prevention Education
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP - 11/25/2019 through 11/25/2029
- Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification
- Licensed APRN-RNP - 1/10/2020 through 4/1/2026
- Licensed RN - 5/21/2014 through 4/1/2026
- BLS, American Heart Association - through 10/31/2025
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Preceptor
Marana Health Center Inc
04.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Marana Health Center Inc
09.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Village Medical
08.2022 - 08.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Northwest Allied Physicians
06.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
12.2017 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center, Women’s Center
05.2014 - 12.2017
Master Of Science In Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor’s Of Science In Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
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