Curriculum Vita
Revised April ****
Christopher Lane Bell
Greenwood IN 46143
Mobile telephone: 813-***-****
E-mail address: about:blank ad42t6@r.postjobfree.com
Citizenship: United States of America
Military: 20 years of service United States Navy. Retired with honors 9/2006.
Education:
2013-2016
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Educational Leadership
American Sentinel University
Aura CO. GPA 4.0
2008-2011:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Education
South University, Graduate School
Savannah GA. GPA 3.83
1989-1993:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Jacksonville University (JU)
Jacksonville FL. GPA 3.0
Certifications and Licensure:
2017-present:
Indiana Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Compact RN License
1986-present:
Florida Department of Health
Emergency Medical Technician
1993-present:
Florida Department of Health
Registered Nurse
2006-present:
Florida Department of Health
Paramedic
2019-present
Illinois Department of Health
Registered Nurse
2019-present
Compact RN License
(Licensed RN in AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY) *updated monthly on the Board of Nursing website.
2021-present
Minnesota RN License
2009-present:
Private Pilot License
1996-2011
Emergency Nurses’ Association: Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN)
2006-2011
Certified Flight Nurse/Paramedic
Advance Air Management
Trauma Nurse Certification
Employment History:
FULL TIME
March 2021-to present:
Bell 1 Consulting
Consulting with universities, colleges, hospitals, and clinics based on a contract. Mentoring and
assisting the Dean of nursing with NCLEX pass rates, developing new courses,
faculty development and educating new faculty. Working with clinics and hospitals on staffing,
skills, and staff development, accreditation preparation and planning.
March 2021 to August 2023
Rasmussen University
Teaching online Leadership, pediatrics, maternal child virtual clinical for the MSN, BSN and ADN
students for four Minnesota campuses and five Illinois Campuses.
March 2021-March 2024:
Oak Point University
Teaching leadership and ethics courses in the DNP program and serving as an academic advisor
to the current DNP students enrolled (25 students).
February 2017-present:
Educator for NCLEX Review Course. Teaching the NCLEX live review to universities, colleges,
and individuals
January 2017-March 2021:
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Indianapolis IN
Campus President for BSN program, 31 employees. 50 hours per week
Regional Dean for Campus in Indy and two in Illinois while searching for new Campus Presidents.
260 nursing students in a residential nursing program
Taught in the online MSN and DNP programs from March 2017 to March 2021
Yearly Budget- 1.6 million.
Regional NCLEX and Curriculum Consultant: for the north region which was made up of
campuses in St. Louise MO, Chicago IL, Tinley Park IL, Addison IL, Cleveland OH, Columbus OH
and Troy MI.
Clinical instructor for: maternal child, pediatrics, critical care, Community Health, kidney
dialysis while taking students to transplant unit at Indiana University Hospital and Health
Assessment courses At IU Health Methodist, Community Hospital North and South, St Frances, and the VA Hospital
Taught: Capstone, Community Health, Health Assessment 1 & 2, Fundamentals, Pediatrics,
Maternal Child, and OB, Leadership and Medical Terminology
ATI Representative for all 26 BSN campuses. Would attend ATI conferences and meetings to
support Chamberlain ATI program.
Chamberlain University Adjunct Faculty, Online RN/BSN
Teach Evidence-Based Practice, Collaborative and Capstone courses for the online platform
Chamberlain University Adjunct Faculty, Online MSN/DNP
Taught Leadership and Community Health along with Evidence-Based Practice to a blended
student population (BSN/MSN/DNP)
March 2014-January 2017:
Rasmussen College, School of Nursing, Tampa FL
Dean of Nursing/Academic Dean for LPN, ADN, BSN, 62 employees. 4-50 hours per week
Regional Dean of Nursing Relief- 8 months while interviewing and hiring of regional dean for the
South region NCLEX Consulting. Responsible for the five Florida campuses. Ensuring NCLEX prep
and campuses are on track for NCLEX success.
Currently 340 nursing students in a residential and online platform
Curriculum Development, Mentoring Program for school of nursing
Clinical Instructor for: Pediatrics, Med/Surg, critical care (pre and post op) maternal child,
dialysis unit at Tampa General and Fundamentals
March 2014-January 2017:
Accension Health: Worked part time as PACU nurse two days a week 0630-1800
September 2012- March 2014:
Rasmussen College, School of Nursing, Tampa FL
Full Time Faculty for ADN, LPN and BSN. 40 hours per week
Taught online and residential courses (Capstone, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB, and Fundamentals.)
Clinical Instructor for: Pediatrics, Med/Surg, critical care (pre and post op) maternal child,
dialysis unit at Tampa General, and Fundamentals
August 2012-December 2016:
Hillsborough Community College (HCC)
Full time and adjunct Nursing Faculty. 40 hours per week- Med/Surg, Pediatrics, Maternal Child
and OB
Continue to teach online medical terminology and Principles of Disease
2010-2011:
Medical Education Technology Incorporated (METI)
Director of Emergency Medicine and Clinical Educator. 9 employees. 40 hours per week
SE Regional Supervisor for all college and university Sim Centers in 6 states with over 45 clients.
Simulation Coordinator, Nursing Faculty, Emergency Medical Services Faculty
2008-2010:
Venice Regional Medical Center (VRMC)
Director of Emergency Services
Managed 85 employees. 40 hours per week
Staffed a 24 Bed Emergency Department
Covered shifts when staff out for the emergency department- average one-two shifts per week
Yearly Budget 4.6 million
2008:
St Vincent’s/St Luke’s Hospital System
Director of Emergency Services
Managed 120 employees. 50 hours per week
Director of dialysis center which was connected to the emergency department. Eight full time
nurses and used ED techs.
Covered shifts when staff out for the emergency department- average one shift per week
Yearly Budget- 3.1 million
2007-2008:
Flagler Hospital, Life Institute
Director of Education
Managed 14 employees. 40 hours per week
Yearly Budget 1.2 million
Responsible for training for all ICU, OB and OR staff
2005-2008:
Life Net Aero medical Services, Air Methods
Flight Nurse, Flight Paramedic. 48 hours per week
Treated trauma, cardiac, stroke and pediatric emergencies
Regional Educator for the eight Florida bases.
2006-2007:
Baptist Medical Center Health System
Nursing Supervisor, 24 hours per week
1986-2006:
United States Navy
Nurse Corps Officer/ Assistant Director of Nursing, Department Head, Division Officer,
Responsible for over 4,000 sailors and civilian staff at 8 sites in Florida as the Assistant Director
of Nurse, Director of Case Management for the Duval County patients and held this position for
three years until retired in September 2006.
Worked: Med Surg unit, Pediatrics and Pediatric Manager, ER, OR, PACU, Surgical Clinic, Labor
and Deliver, NICU, Health Promotions and ICU.
PRN/PART TIME
September 2023- to present.
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Emergency Department nurse on weekends only, triage, patient care, assessment, and teaching
ER patients.
2002-2005:
Health South Surgery Center
Pre-operative and PACU Nurse. 24 hours per week
1999-2002:
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
ER Nurse and House Supervisor. 12 hours per week
Low Country Community College
Adjunct Faculty, taught clinical for LPN and RN programs
1996-1999:
Memorial Hospital
High Risk OB Unit RN and Labor and Delivery RN. 24 hours per week
1993-1995:
Family Practice Clinic
Triage Nurse. 12 hours per week
1989-2004:
Baptist Medical Center Health System
ER Tech, Psychiatric Tech, ER Nurse, and House Supervisor. varied but average of 36 hours per week
Formal Teaching Experience:
Undergraduate Subject Areas Taught:
2011-present (2021 September)- updated:
Nursing Practice II (Chronic Disease Focus)
Adult Health II (Acute Disease Focus)
Pediatrics
Psychiatric Nursing
Obstetrics and Labor and Deliver
Nursing Practice II, Adult Health II and Nursing Practice IV Skills Lab
Physical Assessment (didactic and clinical)
Simulation (didactic and clinical)
Pharmacology
Nursing Practice IV Acute Illness and Internship
Medical Terminology (internet and hybrid course)
Principles of Disease (hybrid and on ground courses)
Capstone
Community Health
Leadership
Fundamentals
Health Assessment
Test Taking Strategies
Advanced ATI study tips with NCLEX review courses
Guest Lecture- Test Taking Strategies, Flight Nursing, Using Simulation in the Classroom, How to Survive Nursing School
Certifications Taught
1987-2024
BLS- current until 2026
ACLS current until 2025
PALS current until 2025
Advance Airway Management
TNCC
NRP
EMT- current
Paramedic- current
Professional Presentations:
2021: Guest speaker for Central Nine Juniors and Seniors in Health Courses discussing benefits of a nursing profession.
2021: Advisory Board for Central Nine High School
2021: HOSA guest speaker for national High School Councilor seminar
2020: Guest speaker at Central Nine High School to the medical terminology and nursing students. Juniors and Seniors. Spoke about nursing, subspecialties and career paths. October 2020
2020: Volunteered for Shot practice session at Eskenazi Hospital to prepare for COVID Vaccine event. Worked with Hospital leadership and helped set up this one day event to prepare for vaccine administration.
2020: Was apart of the set up for the Champ Camp annual fund raiser.
2020: Was part of the Indiana Center for Nursing monthly COVID Leadership group. Met each month from March 2020- December 2020 to discuss strategies and plans for Indiana Nursing.
2020: helped the Indiana Center for Nursing raise over $200,000 for the Indiana Center for Nursing Scholarship fund
2019: Speaker at Pike High School Career Day for over 300 students looking at potentially going into the field of nursing
2019: Speaker to 41 High School Teachers and Counselors on career path opportunities for high school graduates in the nursing field.
2018: Quest speaker during annual HOSA event in Indianapolis, spoke in front of approximately 1200 high school juniors and seniors about the nursing profession.
2017: Board of Directors, Indiana Center for Nursing. Dean and Director Member for Indiana Center for Nursing.
2016: Curriculum development course to 185 nursing instructors. Test Writing Course to 19 campuses.
2015: Rasmussen College Professional Development Conference- Mentorship program in nursing. Presented to three different divisions and total of 562 viewers.
2014: ATI National Convention: Presentation of the use of simulation with ATI testing. April 2014. 162 nurses present
2013:
Awards Luncheon at Rasmussen College, Tampa Campus: How to further your career in Nursing. March 7, 2013. 40 students and 5 faculty members present.
National Student Nurses Association, Tampa Chapter: The Professional Nurse, Career paths. January 7, 2013. 25 nursing students present.
2012
National Student Nurses Association National Conference, Pittsburg PA: Test Taking Tips and Techniques for the college student. Presentation given during conference for 542 nursing students. March 15, 2012
National Student Nurses Association, Regional Conference, Tampa FL: Test Taking Tips and Techniques for the college student. Presentation given during conference for 84 nursing students. February 23, 2011.
2006-2011
Speaker each year at National Emergency Nurses Association Annual Conference: Each year I would speak on a different topic: 2011: Trauma, 2010: Four-Tier Triage, 2009: Overcrowding. 2008: Hall Patients, 2007: Advance Airway skills, 2006: Flight Nurse
Professional Service Activities:
2009-present
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Phi Kappa Chapter plus South University Chapter. Current Leadership Committee Member for Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau Insertional, Nursing Honor Society- American Sentinel University
IONE Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives
IC4N Indiana Center for Nursing
ANA American Nurses Association
2006-present
Retired Navy Officers, Jacksonville, FL Chapter
1989-present
Member of Sigma Nu, Kappa Theta Chapter, Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Committee
1989-present
Jacksonville University Alumni Association
1995-2011
Emergency Nurses Association member and Education Committee Member. Jacksonville Florida Chapter
College of Nursing Activities:
2017-present
Campus President, Chamberlain College of Nursing Indianapolis
Campus President, Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago (3 months)
Filled in for Regional Senior Director of North Region- while on vacation or unavailable during the 2019 FY approximately 50 hours.
2014-present
Indiana Center for Nursing Board Member
Southeast Regional Dean Committee
School of Nursing Dean Committee
Nursing Curriculum Committee
Mentoring Committee
Student Appeals Committee
Leader of the Medic to RN program development at Rasmussen College
Course Lead Dean for Professional Nursing 2 Course, Lab and Clinical
Policy and Procedure Committee for Rasmussen College
NCLEX success plan for Tampa/ Brandon Campus
2012-2014
Subject Matter Expert in the development of the Phlebotomy, EKG and Patient Care Technician Courses at Rasmussen College.
2011-2014
National Students Nurses Association and Florida Students Nurses Association Academic Advisor for Hillsborough Community College and Rasmussen College.
Community Outreach group with all the Adult 2 Nursing Students each quarter.
2011-2012
Fire Safety Council for Hillsborough Community College, Search Committee, Curriculum Development Committee, and Test Bank Development Committee.