Christie Nelson
About Christie Nelson
Christie Nelson is a Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant currently working at Envision Healthcare and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Colorado and California, respectively. She has a diverse background in medical education and experience, having worked in various healthcare roles since 2012.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Christie Nelson has been employed at Envision Healthcare as a Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant since 2020. In this role, she provides inpatient management and surgical first assist services. Her work is primarily focused in Denver, Colorado, where she has been actively involved in trauma surgery responsibilities, including resuscitation.
Current Role at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In addition to her role at Envision Healthcare, Christie Nelson serves as the Lead Medical Provider PA-C for Crisis Coverage at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She has held this position since 2020, working in San Carlos, California. Her responsibilities include providing medical leadership and support during crisis situations.
Previous Experience at Touro College
Christie Nelson worked at Touro College as a Physician Assistant for 11 months in 2019, located in the Greater Denver Area. Prior to this role, she was a student at Touro College from 2016 to 2019, where she pursued a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies.
Educational Background
Christie Nelson completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies at Touro College from 2016 to 2019. Before that, she studied at Fairfield University from 2010 to 2014, focusing on Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Biology, and Anthropology. Her foundational education was completed at Ridgewood High School in New Jersey from 2006 to 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Christie Nelson began her career with various internships and roles in the medical field. She worked as a Research Intern at Columbia University Medical Center in 2012 for three months and later at Valeant Pharmaceuticals as a Research & Design Intern in 2013 for two months. Additionally, she gained practical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician at Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc. from 2015 to 2018 and worked in Pediatric CCU at Montefiore Medical Center for four months in 2016.