Debra Alynn Coaty
Arvada,CO
Summary
Skilled nurse with high level of enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patient satisfaction. Over 30 years of experience facilitating staff teams and working alongside various medical personnel. Strong skills in communication, organization, and details. Contributed to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service and safe care standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Manager and PT Staff RN, MSN
Drs. Wolfe, Vath, Steinwald, Freeman & Cunningham
10.2012 - Current
- Managed and staffed Clinic RNs and MAs at Outpatient Surgical Facility for 7 years until Covid-10/2020
- Part-time staff RN performing routine surgical pre-op/post-op care including transgender patients
- Injected various neurotoxins, dermal fillers and performed Coolsculpting in Rejuvenate MedSpa
- Assisted with AAAHC Accreditation for the Apex Outpatient Surgery Center and Clinic in 2014 & 2017
- Created clinic policies & procedures and patient education; answered and triaged after hours on-call patient concerns.
Assistant Professor
Denver College of Nursing
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Taught 60 BSN Health Assessment students in Foundations & Medical/Surgical Skills Labs
- Taught 45 BSN Medical/Surgical students in Simulation Lab
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering learning environments that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
Clinical Coordinator, RN, MSN
Dr. Nick Slenkovich
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed and precept nursing students, RNs, MAs, and medical aestheticians in clinic
- Assisted with MD consultations; PRN staff in Pre-op/PACU; circulated in OR for various plastic surgeries
- Provided staff education, protocols, and created bound materials for pre-op/post-op patient care
- Trained medical staff on Vectra 3-D Imaging; performed cosmetic lasers following Laser Certification in Dallas, TX
- Implemented annual AAAASF-ASC Accreditation Standards.
Clinical Coordinator, RN, MSN
Dr. Jeremy Williams, Dr. Chris Williams, and Dr. Randy Robinson
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Directed and educated RNs and STs in Ambulatory Surgery; managed 2 ORs for 3 MDs
- Pre-op/post-op RN; circulated plastics, orthognathic, breast cancer reconstruction and facial trauma surgeries
- Became certified in Botox, Dysport and Juvéderm products
- Assisted with JCAHO Accreditation in 2009
Charge Nurse, RN, MSN
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
01.1997 - 12.2006
- RN staff for high-risk L&D Unit, level I nursery, pre-op, PACU, post-op and mom/baby
- Managed and circulated high-risk OB cases such as cerclages, IUFTs, cord prolapse, eclampsia, twins
- Supervised 12 RNs and 2 CSTs on L&D Unit; lead clinical preceptor for new employees and nursing students
- Taught VBAC and Sibling Classes; Lactation Specialist; QI and Forms Committees; NRP/EFM Certifications.
CNM Practice & CNM Internship
CU-Sue McConaughy, MSN, CNM & Dr. Russ Weister, OB/GYN
05.1996 - 01.1997
- Low risk deliveries, pitocin augmentations, VBACs, prenatal/post-partum/neonatal and well woman care.
- Supported 2 staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-risk patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Midwifery
University of Colorado-Health Sciences Center
Denver, CO12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of WI-Madison / Edgewood College
Madison, WI05.1990
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical & Clinical Procedures
- Clinical Management
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
Affiliations
- NPWH-Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health Member
- ACNM-American College of Nurse Midwifes Member
Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse #2136, DORA Colorado 1997-Present
- RXN #0105471, DORA Colorado 2021-Present
- Registered Nurse #97009, Dora Colorado 1991-Present
- CNM Certification #8178, AMCB 1997-Present
- BLS Certification Valid 11/22-11/24
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Denver College of Nursing
12.2021 - 03.2024
Clinic Manager and PT Staff RN, MSN
Drs. Wolfe, Vath, Steinwald, Freeman & Cunningham
10.2012 - Current
Clinical Coordinator, RN, MSN
Dr. Nick Slenkovich
07.2009 - 08.2012
Clinical Coordinator, RN, MSN
Dr. Jeremy Williams, Dr. Chris Williams, and Dr. Randy Robinson
03.2006 - 05.2009
Charge Nurse, RN, MSN
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
01.1997 - 12.2006
CNM Practice & CNM Internship
CU-Sue McConaughy, MSN, CNM & Dr. Russ Weister, OB/GYN
05.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Science - Nursing-Midwifery
University of Colorado-Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of WI-Madison / Edgewood College
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