Jacob Lee Cofield
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Highly motivated registered nurse with over 15 years of experience specializing in invasive cardiology at leading research hospitals. Nurse Practitioner candidate graduating in December 2024, with advanced training and a strong dedication to providing exceptional patient care. Proven track record as a clinical educator and consultant, instrumental in establishing new cardiovascular programs in multiple healthcare facilities. Expertise in assessing patient and physician needs, optimizing resources, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding healthcare outcomes. Extensive experience in interventional radiology (IR) and travel nursing across diverse healthcare settings, skilled in managing acute care in high-pressure environments including COVID-19, ICU, CCU, and cardiac step-down units.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
- Provided specialized care in the Cath Lab, ICU, CCU, and Cardiac Step-Down unit
- Played a pivotal role in the COVID-19 response unit, delivering critical care to COVID-19 patients
Clinical Liaison/Case Manager/Marketing Representative
Southern Care New Beacon Hospice Care
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Evaluated patient satisfaction and made suggestions for changes or improvements.
- Cultivated productive relationships with referral sources, leading to increased admissions for the facility.
Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center East
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Clinical Educator/Preceptor
- Cath Lab Consultant/STEMI Coordinator
- Served as a clinical resource for less experienced nurses on the unit by providing guidance on best practices for the new STEMI program
- Assisted with establishing policy and procedural protocol for new developing Cardiac Cath Lab
Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Cath Lab consultant/STEMI Coordinator
- Served as a clinical resource for less experienced nurses on the unit by providing guidance on best practices for the new STEMI program
Travel Registered Nurse-Cath Lab/Heart & Vascular TAVI Team
Emory University Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisted physicians in performing angioplasty, stent placement, and other interventional procedures to treat cardiovascular conditions
- Assisted cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons with aortic value implementations and replacements
- Monitored and maintained hemodynamic stability, continuously assessing rhythms, and managing care
- Delivered expert care to critically ill patients undergoing cardiac procedures
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Travel Assignments
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Tifton Medical Center: Tifton, Georgia
- University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB): Birmingham, Alabama
- St.Vincent's East Medical Center: Birmingham, Alabama
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, Alabama05.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Medication distribution
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- HIPAA education
- Health screening
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric nursing
- Removing sutures
- Preventive health
- Seizure management
- At-risk patient care
- Setting up referrals
Honor Societies/Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- WOW Award of the month, Award for exceptional performance., Riverview Regional Medical Center
Community/Professional Activities
Southside Baptist Church-Southside, Alabama
- Basic Life Support (Education for Daycare Teachers)
- Choking Hazards, Precautions, and Demonstration/Education for teachers on maneuvers for a choking child (Education for Daycare Teachers)
American Heart Association – Gadsden, Alabama
- Heart Walk
- Heart Health Fair
- Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives.
Southside Baptist Church
- Volunteer Security Service Team
Licensure/Certifications
- Registered Nurse (Alabama) MSL (Multi-State), 12/25
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support, 07/26
- Basic Life Support, 07/26
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Training & Certification
- FEMA Disaster Management Certified
Affiliations
- Riverview Regional Medical Center Fire Safety Committee
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association
- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Clinical Liaison/Case Manager/Marketing Representative
Southern Care New Beacon Hospice Care
07.2018 - 02.2019
Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center East
01.2018 - 06.2018
Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Registered Nurse-Cath Lab/Heart & Vascular TAVI Team
Emory University Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2017
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Travel Assignments
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator
Samford University
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