Address:
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Type Of Business:
Outpatient Kidney Dialysis Clinic
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. Cole's expertise is in kidney hemodialysis nursing.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare Including Dialysis Treatment and Support Services for Patients Living with Chronic Kidney Failure
Favorite Business Publication:
Nephrology Nursing Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming, Surfing the Internet, Spending Time with her Family and Friends, Watching Football
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Columbia Union College (1994); Honors Diploma, Heritage High School (1990); Registered Nurse
Affiliations Awards:
Research Board of Advisors, American Biographical Institute (2006); District of Columbia Nurses Association; Maryland Nurses Association; Correspondence Secretary, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.; e-Mail Communications Manager, American Nephrology Nurses Association; Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians; National Kidney Foundation; American Kidney Foundation
Industry:
Nephrology Nursing
Country of Origin:
The Bahamas
Date of Distinction:
4/23/2008
Work History:
Fresenius Medical Care; Gambro Healthcare; Renal Management; Ultimate Renal Care; Total Renal Care; DaVita Healthcare; Various Localized Hospitals
Career Achievements:
Renal Nurse of the Year, National Kidney Foundation (2008); Woman of the Year, American Biographical Institute Board of Research (2006); Shining Star Caregiver, Davita Healthcare (2006); International Who's Who in Professional Management (1998); Great Women of the 21st Century, American Biographical Institute Board of Research
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Cole does not attempt to separate herself from other professionals because teamwork is one of the core values of her company, and separation cannot exist within teamwork.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Cole's greatest career achievement was receiving the Shining Star Caregiver Award for 2006, which was based entirely on the patients comments and votes.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was receiving her certification in nephrology nursing.
Charity:
American Diabetes Association; American Cancer Society; National Kidney Foundation; American Kidney Fund; Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her faith in God and the support she receives from her family.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because of her desire to help others and make a difference in people's lives.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Cole's professional experiences and achievements are summarized in the gospel song entitled 'May the Works I've Done Speak for Me.' She is not involved in her profession in order to receive any accolades or recognition, her number one priority is always her patients.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Determining Daily Staff and Patient Schedules, Making Rounds with Physicians, Functioning as a Manager of Anemia, Conducting Vascular Assessments, Vaccinations and Immunology, Supporting and Training New Staff Members by Serving as a Registered Nurse Mentor and Preceptor, Reviewing Documents, Performing Verifications, Ensuring the Implementation of Physician Orders, Participating in the Quality Assurance Process, Reviewing Admission Assessments for New Patients, Educating Patients, Ensuring the Safe Operation of Dialysis and Water Treatment Systems, Completing all Other Tasks as Assigned by the Facility Administrator
Education Certifications:
Certified Nephrology Nurse; Certified Mentor; Certified Preceptor
Awards/Honors:
Renal Nurse of the Year, National Kidney Foundation (2008);
Woman of the Year, American Biographical Institute Board of Research (2006); Shining Star Caregiver, Davita Healthcare (2006); International Who's Who of Professional Management(1998); Great Women of the 21st Century, American Biographical Institute Board of Research