Michele Chabot Cosner
Frostburg
Summary
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Educator with 29 years of clinical experience and 6 years in academia. Expertise in evidence-based practice and patient advocacy. Proven track record in mentoring nursing professionals and enhancing educational standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Practitioner – Women’s Health
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland
01.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive women’s health services to students, faculty, and staff through the Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic.
- Emphasize preventative care, education, and evidence-based management of women’s health conditions.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland
01.2020 - Current
- Develop and deliver evidence-based nursing content to align with program objectives.
- Observe, mentor, and evaluate student performance in classroom and clinical settings.
- Promote a supportive learning environment that encourages professional growth and critical thinking.
Nurse Clinician III – Pre-Admissions Testing
Western Maryland Regional Health Center
Cumberland
09.2007 - 05.2020
- Established and led the department, including development of guidelines, data collection systems, and interdepartmental communication processes.
- Conducted comprehensive preoperative assessments and coordinated necessary testing, cardiac, and anesthesia clearances.
- Ensured smooth communication between surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Nurse Clinician III – Same Day Surgery
Western Maryland Regional Health Center
Cumberland
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Provided pre- and post-operative care for surgical, interventional radiology, and cardiac catheterization patients.
- Communicated patient information to anesthesiology and surgical teams to ensure coordinated care.
Nurse Clinical Instructor
Mountain State University
Beckley
01.2007 - 02.2007
- Supervised and evaluated nursing students in clinical settings.
- Applied evidence-based teaching methods to bridge theory and practice.
- Developed clinical content aligned with course objectives.
Nurse Clinical Instructor
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Guided and evaluated nursing students in clinical environments.
- Reinforced classroom theory through evidence-based clinical instruction.
Nurse Clinician II – Perinatal Services
Western Maryland Regional Health Center
Cumberland
06.1996 - 08.2006
- Delivered comprehensive, culturally competent care to new mothers, newborns, and families.
- Supported patients in surgical and post-anesthesia settings.
- Developed and implemented patient, student, and staff educational programs.
- Monitored and reported critical changes in patient condition.
Senior Airman
United States Air Force
08.1989 - 01.1992
- Medical Service Specialist
- Honorable Discharge
- Commendations: Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- National Defense Service Medal
- Served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Regis College
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
05.1996
Skills
- Patient rights advocacy
- Health equity promotion
- Public speaking proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Windows expertise
- PowerPoint presentations
- EClinicalWorks knowledge
- PNC software familiarity
- Brightspace platform experience
- ATI proficiency
- Microsoft Word competency
Certification
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (WHNP-BC), 09/26
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), Maryland
- Registered Nurse (RN), Maryland, 07/27
Credentials
- MSN
- WHNP-BC
Military Service
United States Air Force, Senior Airman, 08/89–01/92, Medical Service Specialist – Served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Honorable, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal
Timeline
Certified Nurse Practitioner – Women’s Health
Allegany College of Maryland
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
01.2020 - Current
Nurse Clinician III – Pre-Admissions Testing
Western Maryland Regional Health Center
09.2007 - 05.2020
Nurse Clinical Instructor
Mountain State University
01.2007 - 02.2007
Nurse Clinician III – Same Day Surgery
Western Maryland Regional Health Center
08.2006 - 09.2007
Nurse Clinical Instructor
Allegany College of Maryland
06.2006 - 12.2006
Nurse Clinician II – Perinatal Services
Western Maryland Regional Health Center
06.1996 - 08.2006
Senior Airman
United States Air Force
08.1989 - 01.1992
Master of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland