Christel West FNP-C
Bowling Green
Summary
My professional objective as an FNP is to provide competent and compassionate patient centered care for all age groups. To serve as an advocate for each and every patient by ensuring all their required healthcare needs are met.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Faculty
Ross Education
03.2025 - Current
- Clinical and lab instructor for OB and Med. Surg in PN and RN programs
Director of Nursing Education
Athena Career Academy
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Program Administrator for both PN and LPN to RN programs
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Athena Career Academy
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Taught Med Surg I theory to PN students, substitute teaching as needed in both PN and RN theory. Currently teaching Critical care theory to RN students and involved in NCLEX prep for both PN and RN students
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Hondros College of Nursing
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed a class of 120-150 students, teaching NRS 150 first level LPNs in both classroom and lab settings.
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Athena Career Academy
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught OB/peds and critical care theory to Lpn to RN students
- Taught critical care clinical
RN Care Navigator
ProMedica Health System
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Ambulatory Care Navigator worked out of two family practice offices to advocate for, educate and assist patients with complex medical issues.
RN Case Manager
Erlanger Health Systems
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted discharge planning for patients on the oncology unit. Assessed and arranged for any discharge needs to promote a safe transition from hospital to home or another facility.
RN Labor and Delivery
Erlanger Women's East
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Worked full time as Staff RN in Labor and Delivery 5A-5P until October 2015. Transitioned to working weekends October 2015 to June 2017 after new position started in case management.
RN Emergency Dept
Parkridge East Hospital
08.2004 - 11.2007
- Worked Full time RN in ED 3p-3a August 2004 to November 2006
- Worked PRN in ED November 2006-November 2007
OB case Manager
Schaller Anderson
03.2004 - 07.2004
- Worked full time as OB case manager. Processed authorizations for OB care.
Disneyland Nurse
Disneyland
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Worked part time in guest health and cast health providing first aid. Triaging cast members and guests to determine if they require paramedic transportation to hospitals.
OB Nurse
San Antonio Regional Hospital
03.2001 - 03.2004
- Worked part time nights in high risk Labor and Delivery.
- Triaged and cared for pregnant moms in antenatal care.
- Assisted in vaginal deliveries.
- Circulated in the OR for C Sections.
- Recovered patients after C Sections and Vaginal deliveries
Nurse Evaluator II E.D.S
Medi-Cal Office
03.2003 - 07.2003
- Worked full time reviewing medical charts for medical necessity and adjudicating TAR's
ER Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2000 - 05.2002
- Worked as full time staff nurse from 10/00 to 03/01. Delivered nursing care to patients of all ages and acuities. Frequently worked in triage.
- From 03/01 to May 2002 worked per diem (avg 1 shift a week)
Labor and Delivery Nurse
East Ridge Hospital
01.2000 - 10.2000
- Triaged and cared for mothers in labor and high risk OB patients.
- Assisted nurse midwives or physicians in vaginal deliveries
- Served as circulating nurse for Cesarean sections.
E.R. Nurse
East Ridge Hospital
10.1997 - 01.2000
- Worked as staff E.R. nurse delivered patient care to all ages and all acuities.
Pediatric Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital
01.1997 - 10.1997
- Worked as a staff nurse and provided care for children ages zero to sixteen.
E.R. Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital
12.1995 - 10.1997
- Worked as a staff ER nurse, provided patient care to all ages and all acuities.
Traveling Nurse
American Mobile Nurses
04.1995 - 12.1995
- Three months in Coronary Care Unit - Richmond, VA
- Two months in ICU in Knoxville, TN
- Three months Intermediate Care, Oceanside CA.
E.R. Nurse
Memorial Hospital
10.1994 - 04.1995
- Worked full time as an E.R. nurse
ICU Nurse
Memorial Hospital
06.1991 - 04.1995
- June 91 to 92.
- Per diem from June 92 to April 95.
- Provided patient care to adult patients, including cardiac, respiratory, GI, endocrine and neurological disorders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
10.2018
Post Master's certification - Advanced Practice Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
06.2024
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- BLS: Recert completed. January 2024
- RN Ohio (Initial licensure in TN. August 1991)
- RN Michigan January 2024
- FNP-C April 2025
Timeline
Faculty
Ross Education
03.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing Education
Athena Career Academy
04.2024 - 02.2025
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Athena Career Academy
09.2021 - 04.2024
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Hondros College of Nursing
06.2020 - 09.2021
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Athena Career Academy
08.2018 - 05.2020
RN Care Navigator
ProMedica Health System
07.2017 - 08.2018
RN Case Manager
Erlanger Health Systems
10.2015 - 06.2017
RN Labor and Delivery
Erlanger Women's East
08.2006 - 06.2017
RN Emergency Dept
Parkridge East Hospital
08.2004 - 11.2007
OB case Manager
Schaller Anderson
03.2004 - 07.2004
Disneyland Nurse
Disneyland
08.2003 - 06.2004
Nurse Evaluator II E.D.S
Medi-Cal Office
03.2003 - 07.2003
OB Nurse
San Antonio Regional Hospital
03.2001 - 03.2004
ER Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2000 - 05.2002
Labor and Delivery Nurse
East Ridge Hospital
01.2000 - 10.2000
E.R. Nurse
East Ridge Hospital
10.1997 - 01.2000
Pediatric Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital
01.1997 - 10.1997
E.R. Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital
12.1995 - 10.1997
Traveling Nurse
American Mobile Nurses
04.1995 - 12.1995
E.R. Nurse
Memorial Hospital
10.1994 - 04.1995
ICU Nurse
Memorial Hospital
06.1991 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Post Master's certification - Advanced Practice Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
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