Family Medicine Physician

Christina S. Morris, MD, RPh

**** ******* ******, ******* ** 02889

425-***-**** **********@*******.***

Specialties

Family Medicine and Urgent Care

Additional Qualifications:

B.S. Pharmacy with RPh

Certificate in Public Health

Work Experience

Urgent Care Physician, East Providence Urgent Care

-October 16, 2016 to present

-Evaluation and treatment patients of all ages in an urgent care setting, including: stabilizing acute CVA and ACS for transport; treatment of acute allergic reactions and angioedema; outpatient management of Community Acquired Pneumonia; cellulitis, acute fractures, lacerations, burns; incision and drainage; debridement of simple wounds; removal of foreign bodies. Medical experience also includes treatment of cough, cold, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma exacerbation and COPD flares; non-decompensated heart failure; GERD and common GI illnesses; Influenza; contact dermatitis and common rashes; childhood illness. Certified to perform DOT physical examinations.

Contracted Urgent Care Physician, North Providence Urgent Care and Center of New England Urgent Care

-Evaluated and treated patients of all ages in a high volume, fast-paced acute care facility. Supervised clinical staff including RN’s and EMT’s.

Locum Tenens Physician, North Smithfield Urgent Care, North Smithfield, RI 02896

- May 2015 to April 2016, Full Time

- Duties included evaluation and treatment of acute conditions for patients of all ages at an Urgent Care Facility

Fellow, Department of Emergency Medicine,

MaineGeneral Medical Center, 149 North Street, Waterville, ME, 04901

Affiliated with MaineGeneral Health through 2012.

-October 2011 to January 2012

-Evaluated and treated patients in an acute setting while training in Emergency Medicine techniques. Worked shifts in the Emergency Department and “Fast Track” Acute Care areas.

-Unable to complete program for personal reasons

Locum Tenens Physician, Comp Health Corporation,

Cascade Valley Smokey Point Clinic, 16410 Smokey Point Blvd. Ste 101, Arlington, WA 98223

-December 2010 to January 2011

-Filled temporary position in Internal Medicine clinic in Washington State, practicing Primary Care.

Attending Physician

Camano Community Health Clinic, 127 NE Camano Dr. Ste B, Camano Island, WA 98282

Affiliated with Skagit Valley Hospital through 2010.

-June 2008 to July 2010

-Evaluated and treated patients in a rural community clinic providing supervision of nursing staff and in coordination with Physician Assistant. Performed both primary care and acute care duties. Reason for departure was downsizing.

Overnight Float Pharmacist, CVS Pharmacies in Southern RI,

CVS Health, One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

-January 2008 to May 2008

-Filled and dispensed prescriptions, supervised pharmacy technicians and interns. Counseled patients as appropriate. Directly managed issues relating to patient dissatisfaction and provided resources within the organization where appropriate. Left job to pursue clinic position as physician.

Education

University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Kingston, RI

-BS in Pharmacy with High Distinction and Rho Chi, July 1991-May 1995

Harvard College of Continuing Education and Public Health, Boston, MA

- Certificate in Public Health, May 1997

Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

- Doctorate in Medicine, August 1997 to May 2002

Internship and Residency

New York Methodist Hospital, Internal Medicine Program, Brooklyn NY

-Internship, July 2002 to June 2003

Chestnut Hill Family Practice Residency Program, Philadelphia, PA

-Internship and Residency, July 2004 to June 2007

Licenses and Certification

RI Physician License MD14806 Active

RI Pharmacy License RPH03764 Active

NRCME Certification Active

Certified, American Board of Family Medicine (Successfully completed Board Exam in April, 2018 with 10 year longevity)

Clinical Skills:

Superficial and deep laceration repair including techniques for complex repair with rearrangement and debridement

Incision and drainage, with and without packing, including post-acute care

EKG interpretation and stabilization of ACS and CVA for transport

Interpretation of X Rays

Splinting and application of orthopedic devices as appropriate

Joint aspiration and injection

Foreign body removal

Proficient with eye examination using fluorescein and Wood’s lamp

Trained for slit lamp examination

Treatment of dehydration with correction of electrolyte imbalance

Teaching and Interpersonal Experience

Participation in the instruction and supervision of Physician Assistant students at the East Providence Emergency Room

Provision of guidance to ancillary staff

Addressing dissatisfied patients’ concerns with patience and understanding

Independent, non-clinical decision making in accordance with organization standards

Explanation and discussion of complex medical diagnoses and conditions to patients in comprehensible format

Coordination of care with Primary Care providers and Specialists

Hobbies:

General Labor, Morris Farm, 2779 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889

-June 2013 to present

-Duties included planting, harvesting, and crop maintenance; operation of tractors and field equipment; serving as a sales clerk in the roadside stand; creating floral and boxwood arrangements during the holidays.

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