Angela Cole
White Lake
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Henry Ford Hospital, excelling in emergency care and patient examination. Proven track record in optimizing treatment processes and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective interprofessional collaboration. Skilled in differential diagnosis and health education, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
Lifetime Urgent Care
06.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
RN, ED
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Optimized resource allocation within the emergency department by accurately identifying staffing needs based on fluctuating patient volumes and acuity levels.
- Expedited treatment processes for critically ill patients through rapid assessment techniques and prompt intervention implementation.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging cases and prioritizing critical needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to their growth in competence and confidence within the ED environment.
ED Charge Nurse
Dignity Health
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the emergency department.
- Evaluated staff competencies regularly through performance reviews, identifying areas for growth or additional training opportunities.
- Boosted team morale and retention rates through recognition programs, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
ED CHARGE RN
HCA
04.2009 - 04.2017
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Broward Health
04.1997 - 04.2009
- Provided mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
PICU RN
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC
07.1996 - 04.1997
- Educated patients and families on PICC line care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting successful treatment adherence.
- Collaborated with quality improvement teams to evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical pathways for patients with central venous access devices, identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients requiring central venous access devices, prioritizing comfort, safety, and dignity.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and timely follow-up appointments for PICC line patients.
- Provided mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
- Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
- Provided targeted care and treatment Multi- organ transplant patients, Level 1 trauma patients
Education
FNP
Graceland University
Independence, IA08-2022
Skills
- Preventive care
- Health education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient examination
- Emergency care
- Pediatric care
- Acute care expertise
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Laceration repair
- Foreign body removal
Certification
- ACLS, TNCC,ENPC, PALS- 2026
- Certified Nurse Educator
- DOT
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
Lifetime Urgent Care
06.2024 - Current
RN, ED
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2024
ED Charge Nurse
Dignity Health
11.2017 - 12.2019
ED CHARGE RN
HCA
04.2009 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, PICU
Broward Health
04.1997 - 04.2009
PICU RN
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC
07.1996 - 04.1997
FNP
Graceland University
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