Nicole Tipton, APRN, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nicole Tipton, FNP‑BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who brings more than a decade of diverse clinical experience to her practice. With a strong background spanning mental health, addiction medicine, and family medicine, she is known for delivering compassionate, patient-centered, and holistic care.
Professional Background
Role
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
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Family Nurse Practitioner – Certified (FNP‑C / FNP‑BC)
Experience
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10+ years of nursing experience
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5+ years as a Nurse Practitioner
She has served in a variety of clinical settings, bringing broad expertise from both primary care and behavioral health.
Affiliation
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Kettering Health Dayton hospital system
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CleanSlate Medical Group of Ohio LLC
Areas of Expertise
Addiction Medicine
In her role at CleanSlate, Nicole specializes in addiction medicine, providing care for individuals navigating substance use disorders. Her work involves treating both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, emphasizing evidence-based treatment and long-term recovery.
Mental Health
Nicole’s extensive mental health experience equips her to care for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions, a combination frequently seen in addiction medicine. Her approach integrates behavioral health insights with medical management to support whole-person healing.
Her strong background in mental health supports her work with patients experiencing:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Co‑occurring mental health and addiction challenges
Family Medicine
As an FNP, Nicole is trained to treat patients across the lifespan, offering comprehensive primary care. While her current focus is specialized, her foundation in family medicine enhances her ability to understand and address a wide range of medical concerns.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she is trained to provide:
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Primary care for patients of all ages
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Chronic disease management
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Preventive health services
Education & Credentials
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
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Family Nurse Practitioner – Certified (FNP‑C)
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Licensed in Ohio
She maintains active certification and provides care at Wilmington practice site.
Patient Care Philosophy
Nicole is recognized for her empathetic, nonjudgmental, and holistic approach. Her multidisciplinary background enables her to support vulnerable patient populations with compassion, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to improving health outcomes. She prioritizes patient empowerment, individualized care plans, and building lasting therapeutic relationships.