Jana Cole
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Dedicated, service-focused professional nurse with four years’ experience as LPN, and seven years as an RN, including 1.5 years of ER experience. Team player and natural leader who has taken lead staff positions and successfully implemented clinical programs. Proven ability built positive relationships with patients, physicians and other medical professionals. Reliable worker with excellent communication and teaching skills, and ability to quickly learn new concepts and processes. Experienced in: quality and continuity of care, IV drug therapy management, broad medical terminology, experience with multiple EMR applications, OR nursing preceptorship, physical exams, specimen collection and testing, patient assessment, JCAHO standards compliance, medication administration, patient/ family education, and patient advocacy. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Bethany Home Health
Bethany of the NW
Everett, WA
10.2020 - Current
- Provided in-home nursing services to patients, including wound care, medication administration and patient education.
- Assisted with coordinating home health services for patients and their families.
- Conducted assessments of patient's physical and emotional needs to provide appropriate treatment plans.
- The Bethany Home Health Clinical Director (RN) is responsible for overseeing and directing the patient care operations of Bethany Home Health. This includes: coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the company; oversight of the eligibility of patients referred to home health/care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care; implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations; enhancing the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments and facilities throughout the company.
- Bethany Home Health is building a team to become the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families in the Snohomish County area. From home health and potentially hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we will deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems will partner with Bethany Home Health to deliver patient-centered care in the home. Hospitals, physicians, and families will choose Bethany Home Health, because we will build a focused, united and shared purpose: quality care for people who need help!
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
PROVIDENCE HOME HEALTH
Everett, WA
10.2019 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans
- Advocate for patient welfare
- Educated patients, caregivers, and family on how to execute patient care plans
- Acted as liaison between patient and physician
- Updated patient care plans as needed.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
RN NETWORK
Boca Raton, FL
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans
- Advocate for patient welfare
- Educated patients, caregivers, and family on how to execute patient care plans
- Acted as liaison between patient and physician
- Updated patient care plans as needed.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
KINDRED HOME HEALTH
Everett, WA
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans
- Advocate for patient welfare
- Educated patients, caregivers, and family on how to execute patient care plans
- Acted as liaison between patient and physician
- Updated patient care plans as needed.
Registered Nurse/ER
CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Arlington, WA
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Completed 3-month ER residency program
- Work 12-hour per diem shifts handling ER patients
- Carry out physician-approved orders for each case
- Treat patients of all ages and conditions
- Advise patients and their families on patient illness, care and continued care.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
SIGNATURE HOME HEALTH
Bellevue, WA
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans
- Advocate for patient welfare
- Educated patients, caregivers, and family on how to execute patient care plans
- Acted as liaison between patient and physician
- Updated patient care plans as needed.
Registered Nurse
NW GASTROENTEROLOGY
Bellevue, WA
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Performed infusions for Crohn’s and colitis patients
- Dr
- Tzung’s lead nurse
- Performed phone triage for clinic patients
- Cleared patients for colonoscopies, endoscopies, and other GI-related surgeries.
Registered Nurse/Lead Nurse
PACIFIC RIM UROLOGY
Mount Vernon, WA
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Led Pacific Rim Urology in implementing Meaningful Use Incentive program for Medicare and Medicaid
- Preform urine screening for clinic, catheter changes, SPT changes, medication refills, and triage incoming phone calls
- Perform pre-op procedures, information to patients, and post-op phone calls
- Provide post-op visits for catheter, staples, and suture removals
- Performed infusions for patients with Prostate Cancer (Provenge Therapy)
- Perform blood draws for clinic
- Perform all Urodynamic testing.
LPN, Lead Nurse
NORTHWEST UROLOGY
Mount Vernon, WA
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Selected as Lead Nurse for Dr
- Lee
- Catheter changes, SPT changes, medication refills, sterilized equipment for Urologic procedures and triage incoming phone calls
- Managed pre-op procedures and information to patients, post-op phone calls, post-op visits for catheter removals, staples and suture removals.
Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
Bellingham, WA
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Worked under direct supervision of RN’s, LPN’s and clinical instructors to provide bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, ED, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, ICU, medical-surgical floors, and in skilled nursing homes
- Managed all medication administration, dressing changes, and all other aspects of LPN and RN care
- Preceptorship in Operating Room, performed all tasks as circulation, scrub and first assist RN under direct observation of RN
Education
Associates of Applied Science Degree -
Bellingham Technical Community College
03.2014
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Nutritional counseling
- Healthcare regulations
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Care Plan Management
- Progress Documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Quality program protocols
- Schedule Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- Client safety and first aid
- Documentation
- Case management experience
- Interpersonal Communication
- Case Management
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Behavior redirection
- Patient Care
- Medical Charting
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Compassionate client care
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN60453384, WA, 05/2022
- ACLS, 03/2021
- TNCC, 12/2021
- ENPC, 02/2022
- NIHSS, 03/2017
Timeline
Bethany Home Health
Bethany of the NW
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
PROVIDENCE HOME HEALTH
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
RN NETWORK
09.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
KINDRED HOME HEALTH
08.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse/ER
CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
NW GASTROENTEROLOGY
02.2016 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
SIGNATURE HOME HEALTH
10.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse/Lead Nurse
PACIFIC RIM UROLOGY
03.2012 - 10.2015
LPN, Lead Nurse
NORTHWEST UROLOGY
02.2010 - 03.2012
Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 12.2009
Associates of Applied Science Degree -
Bellingham Technical Community College
Transformative Leadership Program at Acacia University Advisor!
- Serves as board member to Acacia University Advisor
References
References available upon request.
Transformative Leadership Program at Acacia University Advisor!
- Serves as board member to Acacia University Advisor
References
References available upon request.
Transformative Leadership Program at Acacia University Advisor!
- Serves as board member to Acacia University Advisor
References
References available upon request.
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