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Mary "Katie" Cole

Sharpsburg,GA

Summary

Experienced with team leadership, ensuring efficient and compassionate patient care. Utilizes effective communication to bridge gaps between staff and administration. Track record of maintaining high standards in healthcare delivery through strategic planning and coordination. Confident in a wide spectrum of nursing, from bedside patient care, charge nurse, and nursing supervisor. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and nurses' alike with empathy, respect, and integrity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Supervisor

City of Hope
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with health regulations.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to improve patient outcomes and streamline communication among departments.
  • Evaluated staffing needs and managed schedules to optimize nurse-patient ratios during peak hours.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to support career growth.
  • Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring and prompt resolution of identified issues.

Registered Nurse

City of Hope
11.2021 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Triaged, assessed and monitored patient conditions, promptly identifying changes and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and wellness strategies.
  • Led nursing staff in emergency response protocols, enhancing team readiness and patient outcomes during critical situations.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Ensured patients and families had an understanding of their options, and advocated for the patient's desires and needs.

ER Registered Nurse

Wellstar Spalding Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2021
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients in a community 33 bed ER.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Patient Financial Services Advocate

Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
05.2013 - 12.2018
  • Discussed financial and insurance options with patients.
  • Screened patients with financial needs to determine assistance choices.
  • Kept current with literature and felid advancements to advocate to and for patients.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
  • Utilized knowledge of available resources to help patients select appropriate courses and obtain relevant support.
  • Helped patients file appeals to insurance denials and worked with insurance companies to resolve disputes.
  • Collected and reviewed patient information to assess eligibility for special programs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Univesity
Savannah, GA
07-2024

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Acute care expertise
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Collecting vitals
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Facilitate specialty collaboration
  • Emergency assessment and stabilization
  • Family support
  • Schedule coordination
  • Schedule management
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Clinical leadership

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - November 2023
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - September 2025
  • Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing RN286024 - May 2019

Timeline

Nurse Supervisor

City of Hope
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

City of Hope
11.2021 - 12.2024

ER Registered Nurse

Wellstar Spalding Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2021

Patient Financial Services Advocate

Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
05.2013 - 12.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Univesity

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