Christine West MSN, RN
Johnson City
Summary
Motivated Nurse Practitioner Student with 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. Demonstrated patient assessment, strong foundation in nursing practice, and eagerness to apply advanced clinical knowledge to provide comprehensive care and patient education in a collaborative healthcare environment. Seeking a comprehensive clinical experience in family practice by actively participating in patient care, refining my diagnostic skills, developing effective treatment plans, and learning to navigate complex clinical scenarios under expert guidance, ultimately preparing me to confidently practice as a competent Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/Charge Nurse, High Risk OB Antepartum Unit
Baylor All Saints
01.2022 - Current
- Care of OB patients with complications before and after birth. Advanced Fetal Monitoring skills.
- Heavy concentration in diabetes and hypertension management.
- Leadership: Charge nurse, Chair of Unit Based Council, Clinical Coach
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Adjunct Faculty (Maternal-Newborn Clinical)
Tarrant County College
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the clinical setting.
- Managed course materials through an online learning management system for easy accessibility by students and colleagues.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Full-time Faculty (Fundamentals, OB, Skills)
West Coast University
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Fundamentals of Nursing Lecture, online and in person.
- NCLEX preparation, Individual and group tutoring.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive learning activities designed to promote critical thinking.
Online Childbirth Educator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided support, education, and comprehensive instruction for new parents and families.
- Delivered evidence-based childbirth information and resources for birthing facilities and methods.
- Assisted families with objective and informative advice to aid in decision-making.
RN Postpartum Mother/Baby Unit
Baylor All Saints
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Care of mothers and newborns after birth and provided education and discharge planning.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Improved family bonding experiences by advocating for skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support during the immediate postpartum period.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to newborns and their families.
RN/Staff Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
JPS Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- OB Triage, Intrapartum, Postpartum, Antepartum, OR, PACU, GYN surgery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of obstetric advancements and evidence-based practices through ongoing professional education.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
RN, Endoscopy
JPS Hospital
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal examinations.
- Promoted patient comfort during endoscopic procedures through effective pain management strategies and empathetic communication.
RN, Adult ICU
JPS Hospital
12.2005 - 10.2006
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL05-2026
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX12-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
- Care coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Disease prevention
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN/Charge Nurse, High Risk OB Antepartum Unit
Baylor All Saints
01.2022 - Current
Online Childbirth Educator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Full-time Faculty (Fundamentals, OB, Skills)
West Coast University
01.2020 - 12.2021
Adjunct Faculty (Maternal-Newborn Clinical)
Tarrant County College
12.2019 - 05.2023
RN Postpartum Mother/Baby Unit
Baylor All Saints
03.2019 - 03.2020
RN/Staff Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
JPS Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2019
RN, Endoscopy
JPS Hospital
10.2006 - 01.2007
RN, Adult ICU
JPS Hospital
12.2005 - 10.2006
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
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