Sonam Christopher

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and Public Health Specialist (MPH) with over 10 years of high-acuity critical care, telephone triage, and international medical deployment experience. Highly optimized for virtual care and asynchronous/synchronous telehealth platforms, combining advanced graduate training in epidemiology and biostatistics with proven clinical autonomy in resource-limited and austere settings. Expert in evidence-based practice, clinical decision support tools, and digital health charting, bringing a top-tier video presence, decisive medical risk management, and culturally competent communication to remote patient populations.

Travel Critical Care Float Pool Nurse at Aya Healthcare - (OHSU) (2022-07 – Present)

• Managed high-acuity caseloads with complete clinical autonomy, rapidly identifying physiological trends, interpreting complex diagnostics, and executing immediate stabilization interventions.
• Synthesize intricate clinical data into crisp documentation to optimize interdisciplinary rounds and coordinate critical transitions of care.
• Utilize advanced phone and digital triage communication to coordinate care across disparate critical care networks.

ICU Staff Nurse / COVID-19 Travel Nurse at Nationwide & International Deployments (2020-03 – 2021-12)

• Massachusetts General Hospital (Burn ICU): Maintained rigid patient safety standards for critically ill medical-surgical and burn populations during pandemic conditions.
• Southern District Health Board (Dunedin, New Zealand): Managed advanced hemodynamic and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring systems for sepsis and neuro-trauma patients while mentoring local nursing students. Registered with the New Zealand Board of Nursing.
• PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center: Titrated complex vasoactive and inotropic medication infusions under strict evidence-based guidelines.

Staff Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool at Salem Hospital (2013-10 – 2017-12)

• Cultivated a strong foundation in clinical assessment across ICU, PACU, emergency department, and intermediate care units.
• Assisted physicians with advanced bedside procedures including central line insertions, chest tube placements, and emergency airway management.

Nurse Leader & Volunteer Staff Nurse at Bere Adventist Hospital (2018-01 – 2022-02)

Functioned with a massive degree of clinical autonomy in an under-resourced environment devoid of consistent physician availability; independently ordered diagnostics, developed initial diagnoses, and prescribed medication regimens.

• Managed high-risk obstetric and neonatal emergencies, including severe preeclampsia, ruptured uterus, malaria-induced anemia, and neonatal resuscitations.

Volunteer Field Nurse at Georgian National Legion / Military Forces (2022-03 – 2022-04)

• Delivered frontline emergency first aid in active conflict zones and transformed urban structures into casualty collection points.
• Analyzed supply chain gaps across Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa to coordinate medical asset deployment and evacuation contingencies.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student at Simmons University

Completed 650+ comprehensive clinical hours across the lifespan, focusing heavily on autonomous diagnostics, patient education, and virtual-ready care models.

• Urgent Care Clinical Rotation | Kaiser Permanente Urgent Care, Portland, OR (240 Hours): Evaluated, triaged, and managed acute episodic conditions across the lifespan, including severe headaches, acute abdominal pain, chest pain, URIs, and musculoskeletal injuries. Utilized electronic clinical decision support tools to safely guide same-day diagnostic and treatment decisions.
• Family Practice & Women's Health Rotations | Portland Clinic & Kaiser Permanente (320 Hours): Formulated evidence-based chronic care plans for diabetes, HTN, and hyperlipidemia; provided routine gynecological care and family planning counseling.
• Pediatric Clinical Rotation | Oregon Pediatrics, Northeast Portland, OR (90 Hours): Conducted well-child checks from birth to 18 years and treated episodic pediatric asthma, dermatological rashes, URI, and behavioral health considerations.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner – Simmons University (2025)

Master of Science in Public Health (MPH) in Biostatistics & Global Health – Brown University (2024)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Nursing – California State University, Stanislaus (2013)

Bachelor of Science in Health Science & Promotion in Health Science & Promotion – Walla Walla College (2006)