JoAnn Cook

Email: abqijs@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** **** **.

City: Vienna

State: GA

Zip: 31092

Country: USA

Phone: 229-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $70,000

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CURRICULUM VITAE JO ANN G. COOK 730 Lewis Mill Rd., Vienna, Ga. 31092 229-***-**** abqijs@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Registered Nurse

* Highly skilled career professional with more than 28 years practical experience in hospital, home health, primary care, public health environments, and obstetrical/gynecological setting.

* Established in the care of the gynecological client including performing physical exams, treating abnormal uterine bleeding syndromes, performing endometrial biopsies, providing methods of birth control, treatment of uncomplicated vaginal and sexually transmitted infections, treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility problems, uncomplicated hypertension, headaches, anemia, and other uncomplicated primary care issues.

* Established in the care of the obstetric patient including non-stress testing, interpretation of ultrasounds, care of the client experiencing threatened, missed, and spontaneous abortions. Experience in performing hospital rounds on L & D and gynecological surgical clients. * Established in STD and Family Planning services including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures. * Skilled to provide preceptorship and training for expanded role nurses in family planning clinics.

* Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.

* Proficient in quality assurance activities and abnormal Pap smear follow-up. * Proficient in performing male and female physical examinations.

* Proficient in performing assessments for the Women's, Infants and Children Program. * Proficient in performing health check physicals for Child Health program and related referrals to primary health care providers. Proficient in administering immunizations for children and adults.

* Proficient in performing health assessments and case management for home-bound clients. Performed new client admissions and collecting appropriate labs and diagnostic specimens.

* Proficient in assisting Family Nurse Practitioner with exams, collecting needed labs, and administering immunizations per Vaccines for Children program.

* Proficient in performing assessments and procedures for intensive care unit patients. Performed ICU supervisory duties including staff scheduling, coordination of quality improvement activities, and liaison between medical and nursing staff. Maintained ACLS certification and received instructor potential status.

CREDENTIALS Board Examination 1984 License, State of Georgia 1984

EXPERIENCE IN NURSING

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Women's Healthcare Of Warner Robins 08/2009-10/2009

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Tifton Woman's Center, P. C., Tifton,Georgia 04/2008-07/2009

Expanded Role Nurse/Public Health Nurse Sumter County Health Annex, Americus, Georgia 2007-2008

District Women's Health, Americus,Georgia 2002-2007 Public Health Nurse 1997-2002

Dooly County Health Department, Vienna, Georgia Home Health Nurse 1997-2002

1996-1997 Care South Home Health, Cordele, Georgia 1996-1997

Office Nurse 1994-1996 Vienna Primary Medicine Center, Vienna, Georgia

Staff Nurse/ICU Supervisor 1986-1994 Dooly Medical Center, Vienna, Georgia

Staff LPN 1979-1984 Dooly Medical Center, Vienna, Georgia

EDUCATION Masters in Science, Nursing University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 2007

Bachelor of Science, Nursing 2003 Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Georgia

Associate, Nursing 1984 Georgia Southwestern College, Americus,

Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse 1977 South Georgia Technical and Vocational School, Americus, Georgia

CERTIFICATES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Emily McNeilly Award for Clinical Excellence CPR Instructor Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor potential Certified in insertion and removal of PICC lines Expanded Role Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist in Women's Health Golden Key International Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist 198*-****-**** 198*-****-**** 199*-****-**** 2008 2008

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