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Meisha Cobb

Claremont,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VN Instructor I, Clinical

American Career College
05.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.

LVN Discharge Planning Coordinator/Transitional Care

Keck Medicine of USC
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Partners with members of the Continuum of Care team both case managers and social workers (RN Case Manager, SW Case Manager) in an effort to provide patients and family members a smooth, coordinated patient transition from hospital to home and/or the next level of care.
  • Partners with members of the Care Coordination team to ensure appropriate communication occurs at the point of discharge so that the patients’ transition is smooth. Provides timely post-acute contact and reinforces post discharge instructions as needed under the direction of the Transitional Care Coordinator.
  • Utilize multiple referral platforms such as Enso care, e-fax and phone calls etc. to review post-acute referrals. Also reviews discharge instructions and discharge summary to understand patients’ post-acute plan of care and barriers to follow-up. Provides timely follow-up on all referrals.
  • Participates in post discharge phone calls to patients. Uses scripts and follows the Cipher Health algorithm for communication with discharged patients.
  • Communicates frequently and directly with clinic physician staff and other post-acute providers as needed for discharged patients with identified needs.
  • Contacts post-acute care facilities as directed by the Continuum of Careteam to assess bed availability, submission of referrals, bed-hold days. Utilizes multiple referral platforms such as faxing, Enso care etc. to facilitate referrals.
  • Coordinates all non-clinical aspects of the discharge planning process as assigned (i.e. durable medical equipment, homeless shelters, non-clinical letters, transportation) reporting any psychosocial needs, barriers or challenges to the appropriate Continuum of Careteam member.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Clinical Placement Coordinator & VN Instructor

Smith Chason College
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Supports the Director of Nursing in the organization of the program and implementation of the program’s standards including planning curriculum, coursework schedules, and course outlines.
  • Coordinating clinical training for students, in addition to supervising and scheduling registered nurses’ who are employed as Adjunct Faculty.
  • Procuring and maintaining relationships with acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics and skilled nursing facilities.
  • Ensure preparation of lab supplies and equipment is compliant with evidence-based and best-practices through the policies, procedures, and instructional techniques required to meet scheduled courses.
  • Develops coursework and teaches assigned classes for the Vocational Nursing program including patient care in classroom and clinical settings.
  • Adhered to all State Board of Nursing regulations while maintaining professionalism and serving as a role model to students.
  • Instructed students in clinical skills in preparation for VN Licensure Examination.
  • Directed and guided students in the development of values, attitudes, ideals, and professionalism appropriate for the vocational nurse.

PRS Staff Nurse

City of Hope
10.2020 - 04.2024
  • Oversees all aspects of new patient access for the assigned services: Hematology, Head & Neck, Thoracic, Pulmonary, IR, Urology, GI, Sarcoma, Orthopedics, Neurology Cardiology, Dermatology & Skin Cancers for (Surgery, Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology.
  • Conducts new patient assessments utilizing the following parameters: clinical history, current performance status, financial and insurance profile, social concerns. Clinical history and current performance status are documented at point of service in the patient EMR.
  • Triage telephone calls, schedule new patient appointments as well as consenting appointments.
  • Investigates and/or ensures that questions and requests for information are responded to in a timely and professional manner.
  • Oversee and assists other staff members and/or disciplines, including prioritizing and resolving questions.
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

PRS Staff Nurse

Medix Staffing for City of Hope
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Oversees all aspects of new patient access for the assigned services: Hematology, Head & Neck, Thoracic, Pulmonary, IR, Urology, GI, Sarcoma, Orthopedics, Neurology Cardiology, Dermatology & Skin Cancers for (Surgery, Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology.
  • Conducts new patient assessments utilizing the following parameters: clinical history, current performance status, financial and insurance profile, social concerns. Clinical history and current performance status are documented at point of service in the patient EMR.
  • Triage telephone calls, schedule new patient appointments as well as consenting appointments.
  • Investigates and/or ensures that questions and requests for information are responded to in a timely and professional manner.
  • Oversee and assists other staff members and/or disciplines, including prioritizing and resolving questions.
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

LVN Charge Nurse/MDS Nurse

Cypress Gardens Care Center
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Coordinating care plan meetings according to regulatory requirements.
  • Management of complex patient cases by evaluating and interviewing patients and families to develop comprehensive care plans for facility residents based on the patients needs and level of care.
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

LVN II

Watts Healthcare Corporation – Jefferson Crenshaw Health Center & Same Day Urgent Care
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Director of Clinical Services & VN Instructor

Pacific College
06.2015 - 05.2018
  • Supports the Campus Director and Nursing Program Coordinator in the organization of the program and implementation of the program’s standards including planning curriculum, coursework schedules, and course outlines.
  • Coordinating clinical training for an average daily population 350 students, in addition to supervising and scheduling of over 30 registered nurses’ who are employed as Adjunct Faculty.
  • Procuring and maintaining relationships with over 50 acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics and skilled nursing facilities.
  • Managing clinical and skills lab hours for all 3 Pacific College campuses located in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and Ontario, California
  • Ensure preparation of lab supplies and equipment is compliant with evidence-based and best-practices through the policies, procedures, and instructional techniques required to meet scheduled courses.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with faculty in the development of skills-based exercises and scenarios utilized in meeting course objectives.

VN Instructor & Skills Lab Coordinator

Four-D College
10.2011 - 07.2012
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
  • Directed and guided students in the development of values, attitudes, ideals, and professionalism appropriate for the vocational nurse.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Summit Career College
Colton, CA
09-2007

Skills

  • Academic advisement
  • Education assessments
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Learning skills development
  • Knowledge of EHR Systems EPIC & Cerner

Certification

  • State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse – Summit Career College, Colton, CA - 2007
  • State of California Faculty Approved Instructor – Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians – 2023
  • BLS Certified and Training Center Faculty Lead- American Heart Association, 3/2025 – 3/2027
  • Strategies for Teaching the Adult Learner – California Nurses Educational Institute 5/2023

Timeline

VN Instructor I, Clinical

American Career College
05.2025 - Current

LVN Discharge Planning Coordinator/Transitional Care

Keck Medicine of USC
05.2025 - 07.2025

Clinical Placement Coordinator & VN Instructor

Smith Chason College
06.2023 - 07.2025

PRS Staff Nurse

City of Hope
10.2020 - 04.2024

PRS Staff Nurse

Medix Staffing for City of Hope
05.2019 - 10.2020

LVN Charge Nurse/MDS Nurse

Cypress Gardens Care Center
11.2018 - 04.2019

LVN II

Watts Healthcare Corporation – Jefferson Crenshaw Health Center & Same Day Urgent Care
05.2018 - 11.2018

Director of Clinical Services & VN Instructor

Pacific College
06.2015 - 05.2018

VN Instructor & Skills Lab Coordinator

Four-D College
10.2011 - 07.2012

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Summit Career College

Other Related Employment

  • Providence Waterman Post Acute, LVN Charge Nurse/MDS 2012 - 2013
  • Premier Healthcare Services Pediatric Home Health Nurse 2012
  • Allen Care Center, LVN Charge Nurse 2011
  • Summit Career College, LVN Clinical Manager/Skills Lab TA 2008 - 2011
  • Workway Nursing, LVN I Registry Nurse 2008 - 2009


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