Rutledge, TN *****
Mobile: 865-***-****
Home/Fax: 865-***-****
Email: **********************@*****.***
CHRISTOPHER RAY HOWERTON
RN, FNP-BC, NE
OBJECTIVE
To be an efficient member of a team in a positive environment.
EDUCATION
May 2013 – December 2014 Carson-Newman University: Jefferson City, TN
Post-Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
August 2008 – May 2011 Carson-Newman College: Jefferson City, TN
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
January 2005 – August 2008 Walters State Community College: Morristown, TN
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing: Register Nurse
LICENSURES
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Tennessee: Licensure # APN0000016070
With Certificate of Fitness & DEA#:
Registered Nurse: Tennessee: Licensure # RN0000165094
CERTIFICATIONS
Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center
BLS Healthcare Provider: American Heart Association
SPECIALITY SKILLS & TRAINED PROCEDURES
Botox and Dysport
Tattoo Removal
Anti-aging Laser
Procedures
Cauterization
Dermal Filler
Cellulite Reduction
Skin Resurfacing
Sclerotherapy
Laser Hair Removal
Chemical Peels
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2014 – May 2015 Company: Way-Less Weight Loss Clinic
Position: Provider: FNP
Duties: Preforming weight loss management for clientele of various ages.
July 2013 – Present Company: Carson-Newman University
Position: Adjunct Faculty
Duties: Preparing and implementing all elements needed to instruct learners in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting.
Courses: Community Health, Health Assessment, Health and Wellness in the 21 Century.
Sept. 2012 – June 2013 Company: Tasker and Associates, Inc.
Position: Provider: FNP
Duties: Providing evidenced-based medical care and counseling services to nursing home residents.
Jan. 2012 – Present Company: University of Tennessee Hospice
Position: Provider: FNP
Duties: Providing evidenced-based medical care to hospice and palliative care clientele in a variety of locations.
Mar. 1997 – Present Company: Howerton Lawn Care
Position: Owner
Duties: Managing and performing lawn care.
Jan. 1991 - Present Company: Howerton Farms
Position: Co-owner
Duties: Insuring the safety, well-being, and production of beef cattle, forage, and produce.
EDUCATIONAL HONORS
Carson Newman University: NE
Fall 2014 Valedictorian of
Post-Master’s Level Studies
Fall 2014 Dean’s List
Spring 2014 Dean’s List
Fall 2013 Dean’s List
Carson Newman College: FNP
Spring 2011 Valedictorian of
Master’s Level Studies
Spring 2011 Dean’s List
Fall 2010 Dean’s List/Inducted
Into SigmaTheta Tua International
Honors Society
Spring 2010 Dean’s List
Fall 2009 Dean’s List
Spring 2009 Dean’s List
Fall 2008 Dean’s List
Walters State Community College: RN
Spring 2008 Dean’s List
Fall 2007 Dean’s List
Fall 2006 Dean’s List
Spring 2006 President’s List
Fall 2005 Dean’s List
Spring 2005 President’s List
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
August 2013 - Present Organization: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Position: Execute Board Member
April 2013- April 2015 Organization: Rho Mu-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tua
International
Position: President
April 2012 - April 2013 Organization: Rho Mu-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tua
International
Position: President-Elect
February 2012 - Present Organization: Lakeway Area Nurse Practitioner Association
Position: Member
November 2010 - Present Organization: Rho Mu-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tua
International
Position: Member
September 2010- Present Organization: Heart 2 Hand
Position: Co-founder
July 2006 - Present Organization: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Position: Officer Nomination Committee
June 2005 - Present Organization: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Position: Member
January 2005 - Present Organization: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Position: Sunday School Superintendent
August 2004 - December 2004 Organization: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Position: Assistant Sunday School Superintendent
August 2003 - Present Organization: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Position: Sunday-School Teacher
October 2001 - Present Organization: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Position: Sound System Technician
PRESENTATIONS
April 15, 2011 Breast Augmentation: Motives and the Role of the FNP
Presented at: Sigma Theta Tau International
Rho Mu Chapter At Large Research Day
December 14, 2010 The Driving Forces for Breast Augmentation
Presented at: Carson-Newman College
PUBLICATIONS
Howerton, C. R., Ellington, B. J., & Henley, C. (2011) Breast augmentation: Motives and the role
of the family nurse practitioner. Plastic Surgical Nursing, 31(3), 95-99.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Clinical Experience: NE
Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2014 Clinical: Nurse Educator Practicum
Location: Carson-Newman University
Preceptor: Kim Bolton PHD, WHCNP;
Sue McBee RN, FNP; & Salley Hensley RN, FNP
Hours: 120 Hours
Aug. 2013 – Dec. 2013 Clinical: Nurse Educator Internship
Location: Carson-Newman University
Preceptor: Kim Bolton PHD, WHCNP & Sue McBee RN, FNP
Hours: 60 Hours
Clinical Experience: FNP
Jan. 2011 – May 2011 Clinical: Adult Health
Location: Jefferson Family Physicians
Jefferson Rural Clinic
Preceptor: Emily Clark RN, FNP-BC
BJ Ellington RN, DNP, FNP-BC
David McNabney MD
Hours: 242 Hours
Dec. 2010 – Feb. 2011 Clinical: Surgical Clinical
Location: General and Cosmetic Surgery of Tennessee
Preceptor: John Lumb MD
Hours: 32 Hours
Sept. 2010 – Dec. 2010 Clinical: Pediatric Health
Location: Prompt Family Care South Office
Preceptor: Tina Hall RN, FNP-BC
Hours: 180 Hours
Jan. 2010 – May 2010 Clinical: Women’s Health
Location: Grainger County Health Department
Mountain Hope
Preceptor: Casie Vance RN, WHCNP
Kim Bolton PHD, WHCNP
Hours: 180 Hours
Continuing Education
December 24, 2014 Pain Assessment and Management
Conducted by: LHC Group Education and Leadership Development
May 2013 - Dec. 2014 Nurse Educator Courses and Curriculum
Conducted by: Carson-Newman University
September 19, 2012 HIPAA Privacy and Security
Conducted by: LHC Group Education and Leadership Development
July 25, 2012 Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, & Domestic Violence
Conducted by: LHC Group Education and Leadership Development
May 7-16, 2012 Medical Aesthetic Training Course
Conducted by: National Laser Institute
April 13, 2012 Nursing Research: Foundation for Education and Practice
Conducted by: Sigma Theta Tau International Rho Mu Chapter At Large
March 15, 2012 Waived Testing
Conducted by: LHC Group Education and Leadership Development
March 2, 2012 End of Life Care
Conducted by: LHC Group Education and Leadership Development
February 29, 2012 The Last Gift: Compassionate Communication and Medical Care for
Patients with Life Ending Illness Conducted by: UT Hospice Services
May 16-18, 2011 Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Course and Clinical
Update Conducted by: Advanced Practice Education Associates
April 15, 2011 Contemporary Nursing Research for Education and Practice
Conducted by: Sigma Theta Tau International Rho Mu Chapter At Large
January 15, 2011 Bring Immunity to Every Community
Conducted by: Colorado Foundation for Medical Care
September 29, 2010 Protecting Human Research Participants
Conducted by: National Institutes of Health
April 16, 2010 Contemporary Nursing Research for Education and Practice
Conducted by: Sigma Theta Tau International Rho Mu Chapter At Large
May 2008 - May 2011 Family Nurse Practitioner Courses and Curriculum
Conducted by: Carson-Newman College
REFERENCES
Clinical Reference
David McNabney, MD
Physician: Jefferson Family Physicians
150 West Price Road, Hwy 92
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone #: 865- 475-6161
Academic Reference
BJ Ellington, DNP, FNP-BC, AFN
Retired Professor: Carson-Newman College
1646 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone #: 865-***-****
Character Reference
Lowell Welch
Former Pastor: New Prospect Baptist Church
6320 Lakeshore Road
Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone #: 865-***-****
Occupational Reference
Traci Gonzales, RN
Administrator: UT Hospice Services
3301 West Andrew Johnson Hwy, Suite 102
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone #: 423-***-****