Rickie Watson
Murray,Utah
Summary
Graduate nursing student in the Doctor of Nursing Practice–Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) program at the University of Utah and current Teaching Assistant with nearly 10 years of healthcare experience in case management, clinical operations, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for compassionate, patient-centered care, strong communication, and the ability to translate complex clinical concepts into clear, practical guidance for both patients and students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Utah, College of Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2024 - Current
- Support undergraduate nursing students through tutoring, exam preparation, and application-focused review sessions.
- Translate complex nursing content into clear, practical learning strategies that strengthen clinical reasoning and confidence.
- Collaborate with faculty and peers to identify learning gaps, reinforce course objectives, and promote academic success.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment through individualized guidance and small-group instruction.
Case Manager
Rising Health Speciality
Holladay, Utah
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Manage patient panels for five medical practitioners and develop comprehensive treatment plans for more than 500 patients.
- Promote quality, cost-conscious interventions while coordinating individualized care across specialized teams.
- Provide extensive patient education on treatment recommendations, expected outcomes, and follow-up planning.
Lead Medical Assistant
Forum Health
West Jordan, Utah
08.2015 - 02.2021
- Managed the Low Dose Immunotherapy program across eight clinics nationwide, supporting care for more than 200 patients.
- Supervised and mentored medical assistant staff, trained team members on clinical protocols, and supported a positive work environment.
- Improved office workflow and operational efficiency by assessing procedures and implementing new processes.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT04-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City05.2024
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Sciences
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah12.2022
Skills
Clinical: Patient assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, health promotion, clinical documentation, EHR
Teaching: Student support, exam review, NCLEX-style question development, small-group instruction, academic mentoring
Professional: Communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership, organization, time management
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- National Student Nurses' Association Member
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Utah, College of Nursing
05.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Rising Health Speciality
02.2021 - 04.2023
Lead Medical Assistant
Forum Health
08.2015 - 02.2021
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Utah
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Sciences
Salt Lake Community College