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Teresa Cole

Manchester,KY

Summary

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in the management and supervision of medical office staff. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and management skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

AdventHealth
Manchester, KY
07.2014 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive health assessments for diverse patient populations.
  • Precepted registered nurses completing the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program in accredited universities for a total of more than 1,500 hours.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately.
  • Educated patients on preventative health maintenance, including immunizations and lifestyle modifications.
  • Attended continuing education courses relevant to family nurse practitioner scope of practice.
  • Developed protocols for new or existing services within the practice setting according to established standards of care.
  • Maintained current knowledge of state laws governing the scope of family nurse practitioner practice.
  • Led staff meetings to discuss clinical topics related to patient care.
  • Chaired the Advance Practice Provider Council.
  • Performed physical exams, ordered laboratory tests and x-rays, prescribed medications and treatments, and developed treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.

Healthcare Manager

AdventHealth
Manchester, KY
01.2008 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated patient care initiatives across multiple departments to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed staff schedules and ensured adequate coverage for all healthcare operations.
  • Implemented compliance protocols to meet regulatory standards in healthcare practices.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on operational procedures and policies.
  • Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Monitored budgeting activities, including payroll, supplies, and equipment costs.

Education Coordinator

AdventHealth
Manchester, KY
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Developed education programs aligning with institutional goals and community needs.
  • Coordinated training sessions for educators to enhance instructional strategies and methodologies.
  • Managed curriculum development processes, ensuring compliance with educational standards.
  • Facilitated workshops and professional development activities for teaching staff.
  • Implemented technology tools to streamline communication among educators and administration.
  • Planned and developed educational programs, courses, workshops and other learning activities.
  • Maintained records of course enrollment, attendance and progress made by students in the program.
  • Created content for online learning modules using video, audio, text and interactive elements.
  • Developed and implemented instructional programs.
  • Communicated regularly with leadership team regarding updates on current projects or initiatives within the department.
  • Attended seminars, workshops and conventions to remain current on educational research and statistics impacting educational standards.
  • Delivered training to staff and instructors on curriculum, documentation and instructional techniques.

Infection Control Nurse

AdventHealth
Manchester, KY
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Conducted infection control audits to ensure compliance with health standards.
  • Developed educational materials for staff training on infection prevention protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement best practices in infection control.
  • Monitored infection rates and reported findings to hospital administration regularly.
  • Assisted in the formulation of policies for infection prevention in clinical settings.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
  • Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
  • Educated healthcare personnel on the importance of hand hygiene practices and the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.

Department Manager

AdventHealth
Manchester, KY
10.1997 - 01.2002
  • Oversaw daily operations and staff performance in a healthcare environment.
  • Implemented policies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
  • Managed department budgets and resource allocation effectively.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices and protocols.
  • Coordinated departmental meetings to discuss goals and progress updates.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve service delivery standards.
  • Enforced compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance departmental workflow processes.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
  • Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
  • Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
Manchester, KY
06.1996 - 10.1997
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
  • Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment in compliance with health standards.
  • Supported nursing staff in training new team members on procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Education

Master of Science - Family Medicine

Frontier Nursing University
Lexington
06-2014

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
10-2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2005

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Diagnostic reasoning
  • Treatment planning
  • Electronic health records
  • Care coordination
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center-Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Timeline

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

AdventHealth
07.2014 - Current

Healthcare Manager

AdventHealth
01.2008 - 06.2014

Education Coordinator

AdventHealth
01.2004 - 01.2008

Infection Control Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2002 - 01.2008

Department Manager

AdventHealth
10.1997 - 01.2002

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
06.1996 - 10.1997

Master of Science - Family Medicine

Frontier Nursing University

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University

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