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Christopher Arnold, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC

Manchester,TN

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with 23+ years clinical experience, seeking entry-level position as a board-certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Experienced with critical patient care and emergency response in high-pressure environments. I utilize critical thinking and advanced assessment skills to deliver individualized care for adolescent patients to older adult patients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital
Tullahoma, TN
02.2020 - 10.2024
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Hospice Unit

Alive Hospice
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, as well as support for families.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Unit

Select Speciality Hospital
Nashville, TN
05.2017 - 12.2017

Managed patients with chronic critical illnesses, including feeding tubes, central lines, ventilator support and ventilator weaning.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
Nashville, TN
06.2016 - 04.2017

Worked with other RN supervisors to manage patient throughput, treatment modalities, staffing coordination, and evaluation of employee performance

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit /Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical Center of Manchester
Manchester, TN
09.2007 - 08.2016

Worked in staff nurse, charge nurse, and in-house nursing supervisor roles

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Middle Tennessee Medical Center
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2002 - 09.2007

Staff nurse in the emergency department, averaged 75,000 patient visits annually

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Duke University
Durham, NC
05-2025

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership & Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2016

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12-2006

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN
08-2002

Certification

American Nurses Credentialing Center #2025028254

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse TN License #39505

Registered Nurse TN License #138540

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2024

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Hospice Unit

Alive Hospice
12.2017 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Unit

Select Speciality Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2017

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit /Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical Center of Manchester
09.2007 - 08.2016

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Middle Tennessee Medical Center
08.2002 - 09.2007

Post-Graduate Certificate - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Duke University

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership & Administration

Capella University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Motlow State Community College
Christopher Arnold, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC