NICOLE WEST

Compassionate resident physician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient diagnosis, treatment plan development, and medical research. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.

• Resident QI Project, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, 01/15/2025 - current, Los Angeles, CA. Working on implementing a penicillin delabeling initiative for pediatric patients admitted to inpatient service with chart labeled penicillin allergy. Working among multidisciplinary staff team to coordinate safe & efficient initiation of QI project.
• Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Pulmonology at Schneider Children's Medical Center, 01/01/22 - 05/31/23, Petah Tikva, IL. Investigate the effect of bronchodilator therapy on pulmonary function testing in patients wiith ciliary dyskinesia. Create retrospective study databases, review patient charts, and collect study data. Collaborate in the writing, editing and submission process of research publications, posters and presentations.
• Clinical Research Assistant, BH Institute of Ophthalmology, 06/01/20 - 12/31/22, Los Angeles, CA. Recruit study participants, perform eye examinations, and collect study data for multiple FDA-approved clinical drug trials.
• Clinical Research Coordinator of Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgery, Orthopedic Institute for Children (UCLA), 06/01/18 - 07/31/19, Los Angeles, CA. Completed all IRB proposals for new studies conducted by the Pediatric Sports Medicine team., Recruited participants, collected and analyzed statistical data., Assisted in the writing and submission of various poster presentations and publications.

• Thiagarajan K, West N, Choroomi Y, Garcia Lloret M, Penicillin Delabeling Initiative in Pediatric Patients: QI Project, UCLA CDI Symposium, Poster Presentation
• Less, S., Bar-On, O., Dotan, M., Prais, D., West, N., Zon, J., Mussaffi, H., & Levine, H. Changes in Pulmonary Function After Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Eradication in Patients With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. ATS Conference. San Francisco, CA. May 2025.
• Rudnick S B, West N E, Fong K, et al., Acute Intermittent Porphyria in an Adolescent Patient: Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges., Cureus, 11/29/24, 16, 11, 10.7759/cureus.74784
• Ellis HB, Carpenter C, West N, Sabatino M, Jo C, Beck JJ., Treatment Variability and Complications Associated with Pediatric Lateral Ankle Injuries: A POSNA Quality, Safety and Value Initiative Survey., Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2022, In Press
• Beck JJ, West N, Jackson N, Willimon S, Busch M, Christino M., Gender and Demographic Factors Affect Adolescent Patient and Guardian Preferences for Sports Medicine Physicians., JAAOS, 2021, 5, 5
• Beck JJ, West N, Shaw KG, Jackson N, Bowen RE., Delays in obtaining knee MRI in pediatric sports medicine: Impact of insurance type., Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2020, 40, 10
• Trivellas M, Kelley B, West N, Jackson N, Beck JJ., Trochlear morphology development: Study of normal pediatric knee MRIs., Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020, 8, 4
• West N, Markovitz R, Igawa M., Pediatric multiple sclerosis presenting as monocular partial third nerve palsy - a case report & review of literature., Sackler Research Symposium, 2022, Oral presentation
• West N., Effect of bronchodilator therapy on pulmonary function testing in patients with primarily ciliary dyskinesia., Sackler Research Symposium, 2022, Poster presentation
• Beck JJ, West N, Sabatino M, Jo C, Ellis HB., Treatment complications of ankle sprains and Salter-Harris 1 distal fibular fractures: a POSNA survey., PRISM annual conference, 2020, Poster presentation
• Beck JJ, West N, Sabatino M, Jo C, Ellis HB., Significant variability exists in treatment of pediatric lateral ankle injuries., PRISM annual conference, 2020, Poster presentation

• Resident, PHABB Track (07/2023 - current): Participate in a longitudinal primary care/public health track with focused training in underserved care, mental health, family health, nutrition, healthcare systems, and legislative advocacy.
• Medical Student Mentor (09/2023 - current): Provide longitudinal mentorship to medical students, offer guidance on clinical skills, career planning, and residency applications. Serve as a role model in clinical excellence, communication, and compassionate patient care.
• Student Volunteer, Save A Child's Heart (03/22 - 05/23): Provide emotional care and support to pediatric patients and families pre- and post-cardiac surgery.
• Member, Academic Affairs Committee (07/21 - 05/23): Act as liaison between student body and administration in matters regarding academics and the honor code.

• Gold Humanism Honor Society (05/23): Peer-nominated distinction of senior medical students who demonstrate excellence in clinical care, leadership, and dedication to service.
• Outstanding Student Award, Psychiatry Clerkship (07/21): One of two students recognized for demonstrating excellence in knowledge, clinical skills and professionalism during the Psychiatry clerkship.