Keyona Cole
About Keyona Cole
Keyona Cole serves as the Chief Nurse Executive for the Nevada Region at Intermountain Healthcare, where she has implemented innovative nursing practices to enhance patient care outcomes since 2021. With a background in nursing leadership and healthcare strategy, she has contributed significantly to community health initiatives and healthcare policy advocacy in Nevada.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Keyona Cole currently serves as the Chief Nurse Executive for the Nevada Region at Intermountain Healthcare, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has implemented innovative nursing practices that have led to improved patient care outcomes in the Intermountain Desert Region. Prior to her current position, she worked as Chief of Staff and Chief Nursing Officer at Intermountain Healthcare from 2018 to 2022, where she focused on enhancing nursing leadership and practices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Keyona Cole earned her Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from Alverno College in 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2010. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in nursing leadership and clinical education.
Background
Keyona Cole has a diverse background in healthcare, having worked in various roles that emphasize clinical education and nursing leadership. She served as the Director of Affiliate Clinical Services at Healthcare Partners of Nevada from 2013 to 2017, where she played a key role in developing cost-effective healthcare strategies. Additionally, she worked as the RN Manager of Clinical Education at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare from 2011 to 2013.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Keyona Cole has been actively involved in leadership development programs aimed at enhancing nursing leadership skills. She has participated in healthcare policy advocacy to influence positive changes in nursing practice standards. Moreover, she has contributed to community health initiatives focused on improving healthcare access in underserved areas of Nevada.