Timbi West
Charleston,AR
Summary
Experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in adult and child health management, with a focus on preventive medicine developed through roles at Mercy Hospital. Recognized as Alumnus of the Year at Fort Scott Community College in 2017 for outstanding contributions to the field. Proven ability in interprofessional collaboration and patient education, leading to improved patient care outcomes. Exceptional communication skills facilitate the development of effective treatment plans and comprehensive health education.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Schmitz Family Practice
Charleston, AR
10.2010 - Current
- Delivered primary care for patients, and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, and in-office emergencies.
- Prescribed medications within scope of practice guidelines.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for students who were completing clinical rotations at assigned facility.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Sparks Rural Health Clinic/Schmitz Family Practice
Charleston, AR
09.1999 - 10.2010
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or treatments.
Captain
United States Air Force, 188th Fighter Wing
Fort Smith, AR
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Served to provide enlistment and periodic physicals.
- Credential officer
- Planned and implemented programs for health care and medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Maintained personal fitness goals for deployability.
- Vector-borne officer
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mercy Northside Community Health Center
Fort Smith, AR
03.1996 - 09.1999
- Management of clinic staff, procedures, and medical services. Direct provision of family medical care services.
- Analyzed lab results and interpreted diagnostic tests to determine an appropriate course of action.
- Served as a preceptor for students who were completing clinical rotations at assigned facility.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Cpt. 1995-1999, 1st Lt. 1991-1995
United States Army Reserve (honorable d/c to AG)
Joplin, MO
04.1991 - 04.1999
- Served as the officer in charge of the medical unit, and provided teaching to enlisted personnel.
- Duties including publications officer, immunizations officer, OER officer
- Maintained personal fitness goals for deployability
- Participated in deployment to Army medical missions to include Central America.
FNP(94-96)-PHC(93-94)-CHN III(91-93)-CM(91-96)
MO Dept. of Health-Bates Co. Health Center
Butler, MO
04.1991 - 03.1996
- Served as a Family Nurse Practitioner from 1994 to 1996.
- Served as an RN public health coordinator from 1993 to 1994.
- Served as a community health nurse III from 1991 to 1993.
- Served as an RN case manager from 1991 to 1996.
- Duties included coordination of public health personnel, coordination of public health programs, WIC program, collaboration with other health providers, Roche Laboratories drug screen/class/oversignt, health screening exams, healthy promotion/prevention education, case management, communicable disease counselling/education, nutrition al counselling, parent education, medical histories, prenatal clinic, EPSDT clinic, lab director, and public healthy home visits for assessment and treatments.
Registered Nurse III-IV
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health
Nevada, MO
04.1990 - 04.1991
- Served as RN Staff Development Assistant
- Served as RN Education Committee Chairman
- Promotion of continueing education to nurses employed in in-patient, out-patient, and community placement settings, assigning staff, cupervision and evaluating staff.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
RN Charge Nurse
Heartland Hospital
Nevada, MO
04.1986 - 04.1990
- Served as an RN as the 3/11 charge nurse.
- Provided care and supervision of psychiatric clients.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary staff meetings to coordinate care for patients.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
Nurse Aide (81-83), LPN (183-1984), RN (1984-1986)
Mercy Hospital Fort Scott
Ft. Scott, KS
05.1981 - 04.1986
- Worked as an RN 1984-1986 with duties including administering medications and educating patient and families in their health care
- Initiated and administered IV medications.
- Assisted in the care of pre- and post-op patients.
- Worked as an LPN 1983-1984 with duties as delegated by the physician and RN in the emergency department.
- Administered medications, and monitored reactions.
- Assisted with admission paperwork for new patients entering the facility.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Worked as a nurse aide 1981-1983 with duties including direct patient care including bathing, dressing and assisting patients in prescribed exercises, walking.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Transported patients safely using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously and efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Advance Practice Nursing
University of Kansas
Kansas City, KS05-1994
Bachelor of Science of Nursing
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05-1990
Associate of Science-Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS05-1984
Licensed Practical Nurse -Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
Ft. Scott, KS05-1981
General Education 1986-1987
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington, MOGeneral education 1984-1985
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KSSkills
- Adult and child health management
- Preventive medicine
- Clinical judgment
- Evidence-based practice
- Tobacco cessation treatment specialist
- Exemplary communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Disease prevention
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Medical Mission Field
- Expedition Medicine
Affiliations
- Involvement in medical mission trips overseas.
- Interests include church, community, fishing, camping, music, violin, reading canoeing, history, campfires, domestic and foreign travel.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Alumnus of the year 2017 Ft. Scott Community College
- Army Achievement Medal, October 1996
- Overseas Service Medal, October 1996
- Army Reserve Components Medal, April 1995
- Delta Membership Sigma Theta Tau, University of KS, May 1994
- Who's Who Among the World's Women, March 1993
- Army Service Ribbon, October 1992
- Army Basic Officer's Course Ribbon, July 1991
- National Honor Society, May 1991
- Missouri Souther Honor Society, November 1991
- GPA in general nursing education, May 1990, Missouri Southern State College, 4.0 GPA
- Dean's List, Missouri Souther State College
- Who's Who Among American High School Students, May 1980-May 1981
- California Scholarship Federation, May 1980-May 1981
Certification
- Military Officer's Association of America, January 2024-current
- American Nurses Association Member
- Arkansas Nurse's Association, May 1996-present
- Kansas University Alumni Association, May 1990-present
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, certified family nurse practitioner, 1993-present
- American Legion Post #8, Member 2013-present
- Arkansas Licensed RN, APRN, 1996-Current
- Arkansas DEA registration and certificate-1996-current
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Schmitz Family Practice
10.2010 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Sparks Rural Health Clinic/Schmitz Family Practice
09.1999 - 10.2010
Captain
United States Air Force, 188th Fighter Wing
04.1999 - 03.2000
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mercy Northside Community Health Center
03.1996 - 09.1999
Cpt. 1995-1999, 1st Lt. 1991-1995
United States Army Reserve (honorable d/c to AG)
04.1991 - 04.1999
FNP(94-96)-PHC(93-94)-CHN III(91-93)-CM(91-96)
MO Dept. of Health-Bates Co. Health Center
04.1991 - 03.1996
Registered Nurse III-IV
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health
04.1990 - 04.1991
RN Charge Nurse
Heartland Hospital
04.1986 - 04.1990
Nurse Aide (81-83), LPN (183-1984), RN (1984-1986)
Mercy Hospital Fort Scott
05.1981 - 04.1986
Master of Science - Advance Practice Nursing
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science of Nursing
Missouri Southern State University
Associate of Science-Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
General Education 1986-1987
Wentworth Military Academy
General education 1984-1985
Pittsburg State University
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