Elizabeth Cole, MA, BSN, RN
Summary
Bilingual English-Spanish new BSN graduate and former educator with a solid background in patient education, clear communication, and commitment to safety. Known for patience, compassion, and a strong commitment to teamwork and ongoing learning. Dedicated to delivering equitable, holistic, patient-centered care by integrating expertise in both education and healthcare.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Multnomah CATC, Subacute Psychiatric Facility
01.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including medication administration, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders
- Observe and assess patients’ physical and mental conditions, monitor behavioral changes, evaluate medication tolerance, and initiate interventions as needed to ensure patient safety and well-being
- Subacute Psychiatric Residential Facility
Student Nurse
Oregon Health Sciences University
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Integrated Practicum (OHSU – 10K Clinical Neurosciences, 260 hours): Assumed full patient care responsibilities under supervision, conduct neurological assessments and monitor vitals and other body systems to manage neurological complications. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Population Health (OHSU – I-CAN, 165 hours): Focused on social determinants of health by developing holistic care plans for clients in the community and implementing a population health intervention
- Acute Care (OHSU – 13A Acute Care Trauma, 9K Orthopedics & Spine, 231 hours): Provided nursing care for trauma and orthopedic patients, including monitoring surgical sites, managing pain and mobility interventions, and coordinating with interdisciplinary team members
- Chronic Care (OHSU – 14K Bone Marrow Transplant & Hematologic Malignancies, 132 hours): Supported patients with bone and blood cancers by monitoring for complications, supporting nutritional intake, addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual distress
- Health Promotion (OHSU Clinical Skills Practice, 132 hours): Foundational nursing skills
High School ESL / English Language Arts Teacher
Portland Public Schools
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans to provide trauma-informed teaching strategies and to accommodate a variety of learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds for adolescent English language learners
- Adapted health content in co-teaching model to effectively deliver health education for newly arrived immigrant and refugee adolescents
- Provided case management for 32 English language learners, collaborating with parents, and special education teams
English Language Instructor, Community-Based Learning Faculty Coordinator
Portland Community College
01.2007 - 06.2022
- Instructed foundational literacy and English language to immigrants and refugees from over 30 countries with widely diverse educational backgrounds and ages ranging from late adolescents to geriatric learners
- Utilized an in-depth understanding of language acquisition to teach academic language skills to international students, immigrants, and refugees
- Promoted the Community-Based Learning Program through outreach efforts to instructors and facilitated professional development workshops for faculty and staff
Coordinator of Language Support Programs, Assistant Professor
Pacific University, College of Optometry
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Facilitated the long-range planning and program development of the language support program for international students in the College of Optometry
- Implemented standards for student performance, assessment and advancement
- Instructed bachelors, masters and PhD level Vision Science students in scientific writing and clinical and academic communication for optometric purposes
US Department of States English Language Fellowship
Mentouri University
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Awarded a US State Department Fellowship to support the US embassy in Algeria by providing English language instruction, American cultural programming, and professional development for English language instructor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
12-2024
Master of Arts - TESOL
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Western Oregon University
Skills
- Epic, Avatar, QuickMAR Systems Proficiency
- Office Software Proficiency
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, Oregon
- Oregon Teaching License Pre-K-6th, ESL K-12 Endorsement, ELA 6-12 Endorsement
- BLS, American Heart Association
Publications
Hellermann, J., & Cole, E. (2009). Practices for social interaction in language learning classrooms: Disengagements from dyadic task interaction. Applied Linguistics, 30(2), 186-215
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Multnomah CATC, Subacute Psychiatric Facility
01.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Oregon Health Sciences University
09.2023 - 12.2024
High School ESL / English Language Arts Teacher
Portland Public Schools
02.2021 - 07.2023
Coordinator of Language Support Programs, Assistant Professor
Pacific University, College of Optometry
08.2018 - 07.2020
US Department of States English Language Fellowship
Mentouri University
10.2010 - 07.2011
English Language Instructor, Community-Based Learning Faculty Coordinator
Portland Community College
01.2007 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
Master of Arts - TESOL
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Western Oregon University
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