As an integral member of the Gender Affirming Surgery team, she welcomes new patients interested in the program and continues care for patients throughout their transition. Christina ensures that patients and family members have the appropriate information and resources needed. As a consistent primary contact for patients and their families, she educates patients pre- and post-operatively and facilitates consistent and supportive care throughout the surgical process. Christina received her B.S. in Biology from Salve Regina University. Looking for a more fulfilling career as a distinguished health care provider, she directed her focus to nursing; graduating with a B.S.N. from University of Rhode Island. As a CN II, Christina’s experience includes employment as a RN in the Adult Emergency Department and Adult Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital.