Hi, I’m
Kayla Cole
Registered Nurse
Headland,Alabama
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Alabama Department of Public HealthDothan
Staff Nurse
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provide birth control, administer childhood vaccinations, sexually transmitted infection testing, sexually transmitted infection treatment
- Conduct Covid-19 testing. Administer Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations
- Oversee inventory and syphilis patient follow up for the clinic.
Flowers HospitalDothan
Registered Nurse
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Administering PO, IM, and subcutaneous medications
- Using clinical judgement to ensure the patient is receiving the safest care
- Inserting and discontinuing IVs, nasogastric tubes, and foley catheters
- Working with patients, physicians, other nurses, patient care technicians, and other health care disciplines
- Working with computers, new equipment, and safety devices.
Flowers HospitalDothan
Patient Care Technician and Nurse Intern
06.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Bathing and cleaning patients, obtaining vital signs and blood sugars, fixing telemetry monitors, and performing duties as requested by the nurse
- Assisting with patient mobility and transportation.
Education
Jacksonville State University
Master’s Degree in Public Health
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Wallace Community College
Associates Degree in Nursing
Wallace Community College
Associates Degree in Applied Science
Headland High School
High School Diploma
Skills
Culturally-competent care
High level of autonomy
Professional bedside manner
Recording vital signs
Inpatient care
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Medical Records Management
Responding to emergencies
Supporting personal needs
Patient-focused care
Patient Management
Patient Assessments
Certification
Oncology Administration Certification, 09/2022
Accomplishments
- All Alabama Academic Team: 2021
- Wallace Associate Degree Nursing SGA Liaison: 2020
- President of Student Government Association at Wallace Community College: 2019-2020
- Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa at Wallace College: 2019-2020
- Vice President of Student Government Association at Wallace Community College: 2018-2019
- Wallace College Diplomat: 2018-2019
- Principles of Biology Award: 2018
- Sigma Kappa Delta Honors English at Wallace Community College: 2018-2020
- Presidential Academic Achievement for Wallace Community College: 2018
- National Honor Society: 2016-2018
Professional Statement
As a nurse, I will uphold integrity, honesty, commitment, and compassion when dealing with my patient, their family, colleagues, and my community.
References
- Teri Clark, 4 North Director, (334) 791-9538, tclark@flowershospital.com
- Calli Money, Clinical Supervisor, (334) 596-4734, cmoney@flowershospital.com
- Doug Wilson, Clinical Supervisor, (334) 791-2878, dwilson@flowershospital.com
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Alabama Department of Public Health
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician and Nurse Intern
Flowers Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2021
Jacksonville State University
Master’s Degree in Public Health
12.2024
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
05.2023
Wallace Community College
Associates Degree in Nursing
12.2021
Wallace Community College
Associates Degree in Applied Science
05.2020
Headland High School
High School Diploma
05.2018