Kristina Passarelli, DNP

• Led strategic initiatives to optimize healthcare service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
• Executed clinical consults, education, evidence-based treatment implementation, and strategic healthcare initiatives in collaboration with physicians, health systems, patients, families, and community stakeholders
• Implemented advanced healthcare technology solutions, significantly improving data management and reporting accuracy.
• Developed comprehensive operational policies that enhanced workflow efficiency across multiple departments.

• Conducted comprehensive health assessments to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Managed acute and chronic diseases, interpreted diagnostics, educated patients and providers on treatment options, and implemented evidence-based treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
• Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and healthcare teams.
• Educated patients on disease prevention, management strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with acute and chronic pain, including musculoskeletal, neuropathic, postoperative, spine-related, arthritic, and cancer-related pain.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment protocols and patient outcomes.
• Educated patients on pain management techniques, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical effectiveness in pain management strategies.
• Obtain detailed histories, including pain characteristics, functional limitations, previous treatments, surgeries, medications, substance-use history, and psychosocial factors.

Conduct focused neurologic and musculoskeletal examinations.

Develop differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.

Order and interpret appropriate diagnostics such as X-rays, MRI/CT, EMG/NCS, laboratory testing, and urine drug screens.

Prescribe and monitor controlled substances/opioids when permitted and clinically indicated, following federal and state regulations.

Review the PDMP, assess opioid-related risks, establish treatment agreements when appropriate, and monitor adherence and treatment effectiveness.

Perform selected office procedures within the NP's training, competency, privileges, and state scope of practice.

Provide pre- and post-procedure evaluations and follow-up.

Refer and coordinate care with neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, neurology, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and primary care.

Incorporate nonpharmacologic treatments such as PT, exercise, weight management, sleep optimization, CBT, mindfulness, and other multimodal approaches.

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized pain management plans.

• Led clinical operations to enhance patient care and service delivery efficiency.
• Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols to improve health outcomes.
• Led provider education and clinical quality initiatives, implementing protocols and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance population health outcomes.
• Mentored clinical staff, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Participated in corporate audit and peer support committees, contributing to the enhancement of organizational practices and standards.

• Developed and delivered curriculum on advanced assessment and leadership skills for nursing students, enhancing their clinical competencies.
• Participated in research and mentored advanced practice nursing students in advanced health assessment and critical care.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency.
• Oversaw project management processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and timely delivery of results.
• Mentored senior leaders, fostering talent development and succession planning within the organization.
• Drove data-driven decision-making by analyzing market trends and consumer insights to inform business strategies.

• Facilitated timely recovery for critically ill patients in ICU, CVICU, and Emergency room settings, enhancing overall care quality. Achieved positive patient outcomes in MICU, burn unit, and Telemetry areas through dedicated and compassionate nursing. Delivered comprehensive nursing care in Medical-Surgical, Hematology/Oncology, and Orthopedics departments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion strategies.