A. N. COLE, Msn, FNP-BC
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished nursing leader with 25 years of experience delivering exemplary care in acute and chronic settings. Proven track record in directing clinic operations and enhancing service delivery standards, leading teams to achieve excellence in patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider
Kinship PACE Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville, Indiana
12.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care, including diagnosis, treatment, referrals, follow-up care, and emergency consultations.
- Support clinic operations in absence of Medical Director, maintaining consistent patient care and operational workflow.
- Complete clinical duties with 90% autonomous decision-making.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery standards and patient outcomes.
- Provide case management support and oversight for enrolled participants.
Cardiology/Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Jencare, A ChenMed Compnay
Louisville, KY
09.2023 - 09.2025
- - Provided cardiology care for clients with complex cardiac and comorbid conditions.
- - Initiated cardiac diagnostic testing and reviewed reports to support treatment decisions.
- - Educated patients and staff on cardiac condition management through in-service workshops and one-on-one consultations.
- - Led cardiology team and supported care for 7000 complex cardiac patients in Kentucky during six-month cardiologist absence.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Landmark Recovery Center
Louisville, Kentucky
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnoses.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center
Louisville, KY
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Implemented pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies for diverse disorders across lifespan, enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Cultivated patient relationships through effective communication and active listening, fostering trust and improving patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated clinical improvement initiatives by proposing and implementing evidence-based practice resolutions, contributing to enhanced quality of care across multiple departments.
- Functioned in dual role as clinician and interim clinical director during medical director's absence.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Spalding University
Louisville, KY
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, enhancing students' practical nursing skills through real-world application.
- Trained nursing students in effective bedside nursing techniques, preparing them for clinical practice.
- Refined course strategies and content to ensure relevance with current healthcare trends and advancements.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Home Health
Louisville, KY
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed care plans that aligned with nursing diagnoses, integrating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative actions to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conducted initial assessments of patients and families to identify and address specific home care needs, enhancing personalized care.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients in home health environments.
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Hosparus Health of Louisville
Louisville, KY
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Delivered care to 10+ patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care as team lead.
- Trained new staff on hospice policies and procedures, enhancing team compliance and care delivery.
- Facilitated advance directives and living wills, ensuring alignment with clients' wishes during end-of-life care.
- Educated caregivers about end-of-life issues and provided emotional support.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families through emotional and practical challenges.
Registered Nurse Traveler- PACU
Maxim Healthcare Services
Jeffersonville, IN
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Assessed patients recovering from surgeries, evaluating extubation readiness to ensure safe transition from anesthesia.
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia, facilitating timely interventions for stability and optimal recovery.
- Administered medications and IV fluids per medical staff prescriptions.
- Coordinated orientation of new personnel, promoting adherence to departmental policies and enhancing team integration.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Jewish Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure effective patient transitions to recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions.
- Delivered care to post-operative transplant patients to ensure transplant success.
- Assessed patient readiness for post-operative extubation and facilitated transition to appropriate acuity of care.
- Functioned as interim unit educator, delivering comprehensive training to new and established staff members.
RN - Intensive Care and Transitional Care Units
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to enhance care for critically ill patients.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient condition or treatment plan, ensuring timely interventions.
- Assisted in complex procedures while maintaining sterile environments and prioritizing patient safety.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in ICU care.
LPN- Skilled Nursing Unit and Float Team
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
04.2003 - 12.2008
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and medical test results to ensure patient safety and inform care decisions.
- Performed routine assessments to track patient progress and report changes.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes per established protocols.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Delivered unit training to new nursing personnel, fostering professional development and increasing team confidence in delivering patient care.
Phlebotomist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Louisville, Kentucky
03.1999 - 04.2004
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper venipuncture techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy equipment and work areas.
- Assisted patients in understanding procedures and addressing concerns before collection.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy protocols and safety practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and reordered as necessary for operations.
- Performed duties as phlebotomist across two separate tours of duty.
LPN - Trauma Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Louisville Health
Louisville, KY
11.2002 - 11.2003
- Delivered comprehensive wound care services, ensuring optimal healing through dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, and suture removal.
- Instructed families on essential home-care procedures post-discharge to promote recovery and prevent complications.
- Administered critical life-saving interventions during emergency trauma situations, directly supporting patient stabilization.
Phlebotomist
Onslow County Health Department
Jacksonville, North Carolina
02.2000 - 06.2001
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Identified appropriate venipuncture or finger puncture sites for blood draws utilizing sterilized needles, vials, and other equipment for clients of diverse ages.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
Phlebotomist
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper venipuncture techniques.
- Assisted patients in understanding procedures and addressing concerns before collection.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy equipment and work areas.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spalding University
Louisville, KY05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2009
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Louisville, KY05-2002
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY10-1996
Skills
- Primary care
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Heart failure management
- Critical care
- Behavioral health assessments
- Triage
- Home healthcare
- Case management
- Pulmonary care management
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Autonomous practice
- Healthcare reimbursement model expertise
- Family planning services
- Access advocacy
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- NextGen, Cerner, Meditech, EPIC, Allscripts, Elation, Praxis EMR, NextGen, OpenEMR, Point-click-care experience
Certification
- AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner license for Kentucky and Indiana
- Compact State Registered Nurse License
- DEA Registration
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
Kinship PACE Jeffersonville
12.2025 - Current
Cardiology/Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Jencare, A ChenMed Compnay
09.2023 - 09.2025
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Landmark Recovery Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center
09.2020 - 09.2023
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Spalding University
08.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Baptist Home Health
03.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Hosparus Health of Louisville
07.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse Traveler- PACU
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, PACU
Jewish Hospital
01.2012 - 02.2013
RN - Intensive Care and Transitional Care Units
Norton Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2013
LPN- Skilled Nursing Unit and Float Team
Norton Healthcare
04.2003 - 12.2008
LPN - Trauma Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Louisville Health
11.2002 - 11.2003
Phlebotomist
Onslow County Health Department
02.2000 - 06.2001
Phlebotomist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.1999 - 04.2004
Phlebotomist
University of Louisville Hospital
01.1997 - 12.1998
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spalding University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Jefferson Community And Technical College