CHRISTINA GABEL
Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife/Registered Nurse
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Skilled Certified Nurse Midwife, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse possessing excellent coaching, medical support, and communication skills in a career spanning more than 21 years. Strong administrative and leadership skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
Saddleback Memorial Medical Group
Laguna Hills, CA
01.2024 - Current
- .Full scope midwifery position with the primary location for birth at Saddleback Memorial Hospital
- Manages prenatal/postpartum care, delivery, and gynecologic care.
- Collaborative care with general OB/GYN physicians and specialists as patient care requires.
- Order labs and other diagnostic services needed.
- Participates in multidisciplinary committees to develop Saddleback's midwifery program.
Chief Certified Nurse Midwife
Providence Mission Heritage Medical Group
Mission Viejo, CA
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Administrative Chief Certified Nurse Midwife.
- Full-scope midwifery position with the primary location for birth at Mission Hospital.
- Manages prenatal/postpartum care, delivery, and well-woman care for low to moderate-risk women.
- Collaborative care with general OB/GYN physicians and specialists as patient care requires.
- Order labs and other diagnostic services needed.
- Development of a collaborative midwifery program with administrative duties.
- Development of standardized procedures and protocols.
- Development of a hospital-based volunteer doula program.
Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practioner
Orange Coast Women's Medical Group
Mission Viejo, CA
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Full-scope midwifery position with the primary location for birth at Mission Hospital.
- Manages prenatal/postpartum care, delivery, and well-woman and gynecologic care.
- Collaborative care with general OB/GYN physicians and specialists as patient care requires.
- Orders labs and other diagnostic services needed.
Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practioner
Laguna Beach OBGYN and Midwifery Services
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Full-scope midwifery position with the primary location for birth at Mission Hospital.
- Manages prenatal/postpartum care, delivery, and well-woman and gynecologic care.
- Collaborative care with general OB/GYN physicians and specialists as patient care requires.
- Order labs and other diagnostic services needed.
Assistant Administrative Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practitioner
Beach Cities Midwifery & Women's Health Care
Laguna Hills, CA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Full-scope midwifery position with the primary location for birth in a free-standing Birth Center.
- Manages prenatal/postpartum care, delivery, initial newborn care, and well-woman and gynecologic care for low-risk women.
- Collaborative care with general OB/GYN physicians and specialists as patient care requires.
- Order labs and other diagnostic services needed.
- Administrative duties developing protocols and scheduling.
Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates
Lynwood, CA
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Certified Nurse Midwife in a high-volume private practice
- Managed care of high-risk antepartum patients including assessment, teaching, counseling, and support.
- Physical assessment of obstetric and gynecologic patients.
- Experience with collaborating with healthcare team members including Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists.
- Review and analyze lab and imaging results.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente, Downey, and Orange County
Downey, CA
11.2007 - 09.2013
- Advanced Practice Nurse in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Managed care of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum cases including assessment, teaching, counseling, and support.
- Took health history and performed and recorded physical assessments of obstetric and gynecological patients.
- Extensive knowledge of electronic medical record documentation
- Extensive experience with providing referrals and collaborating with healthcare team members to devise care plans.
- Review and analyze lab and imaging results
- Collaboration with physicians, nurses, social services, and other specialties.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Anaheim, California
Anaheim,CA
12.2004 - 11.2007
- .Inpatient Registered Nurse in labor and delivery and postpartum units
- Responsible for direct care of laboring and postpartum women and newborns.
- Administered medication, and performed nursing skills and sterile procedures.
- Appropriately provided care to the emotional needs of patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Mad River Community Hospital, Arcata, California
Arcata, CA
10.2002 - 10.2004
- Inpatient Registered Nurse in labor and delivery and postpartum units.
- Responsible for direct care of laboring and postpartum women and newborns.
- Administered medication, performed nursing skills and sterile procedures
- Appropriately provided care to the emotional needs of patients and families.
- Floated to the medical surgical unit.
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing - Women's Health NP/Nurse Midwifery
California State University, Fullerton, California
Fullerton, CA01.2007
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA01.2002
Skills
- Diagnostic Procedures
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Routine gynecological care
- Sexual health counseling
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Testing
- Health Promotion
- Gynecological Exams
- Electronic Medical Records
- Infertility evaluation
- Preconception counseling
- Family planning
- Patient Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Board of Registered Nursing, California 2002
- Public Health Nurse, Board of Registered Nursing, California 2002
- Nurse Midwife, Board of Registered Nursing, California 2007
- Nurse Practitioner, Board of Registered Nursing, California 2007
- Nurse Practitioner Furnishing, Board of Registered Nursing, California 2008
- DEA license 2008
- American Midwifery Certification 2007
- Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification, National Certification Corporation 2008
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nurse Midwife
Saddleback Memorial Medical Group
01.2024 - Current
Chief Certified Nurse Midwife
Providence Mission Heritage Medical Group
10.2020 - 01.2024
Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practioner
Orange Coast Women's Medical Group
03.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practioner
Laguna Beach OBGYN and Midwifery Services
06.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Administrative Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practitioner
Beach Cities Midwifery & Women's Health Care
08.2017 - 06.2019
Certified Nurse Midwife/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates
01.2015 - 07.2017
Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente, Downey, and Orange County
11.2007 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Anaheim, California
12.2004 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse
Mad River Community Hospital, Arcata, California
10.2002 - 10.2004
Master's of Science in Nursing - Women's Health NP/Nurse Midwifery
California State University, Fullerton, California
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Humboldt State University