Christen Wahl, APRN
“I have wanted to work in healthcare since I was a child and saw the amazing difference that my mother, a Registered Nurse, was able to make in the lives of others. I’m very passionate about providing patients with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to live a healthier life, and for them to leave the office feeling like they have a trusted friend in me as their healthcare provider. I have spent 12 years in post-secondary education and plan to never stop learning so that I can always provide my patients with the most up to date, evidence-based care.”
About
Christen provides cardiovascular care as a Nurse Practitioner in conjunction with Dr. Vora at Owensboro Heart and Vascular. She is originally from Breckinridge County, then lived in McLean County with her husband, and now lives in Owensboro with her husband, four children, and Goldendoodle Roxie whom you may see her running with on the Greenbelt.
Experience
- CCU/ICU RN for four years (2008 – 2012) and Case Manager for one year (2012-2013) at Owensboro Health
- Transitional Care Nurse, Ambulatory Care RN, Director of Quality Improvement and Population Health (2013-2021)
- She specializes in chronic disease management and implemented a Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) at a large primary care practice.
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Northern Kentucky University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Western Kentucky University
- Associate Degree in Nursing, Owensboro Community and Technical College
Certifications
- Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator, American Heart Association
- Member of Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Midwifes
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Member of American Geriatrics Society