Leanna Ray-Colby

_______________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY • Professionally skilled in many disciples. Over 40 years of Nursing in Rural Areas especially in Indian Country. Five years in Community Health. 15 years in Diabetes, 12 years in Acute Nursing and Emergency. 8 years in Bush Nursing in Alaska. 10 years in Geriatrics. • Graduate of University of Washington School of Nursing in the Rural Nurse Practitioner Program and gained skilled to do assessments, medical histories, treatment planning and case management especially in Diabetes. • Highly skilled with Diabetes Education and treatment planning providing clients with one on one consultation and self-care management with Chronic Diseases. • Develops good rapport with clients and gains trust easily. Public Health Community Educator in Diabetes Prevention Program, Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management using the Wisdom Warriors model. • Leader in development of Holistic Practice implemented into Native Clinics using a variety of alternative practices including massage, acupuncture, pool therapy and physical activity and promoting Traditional Foods and Medicine. • Excellence in promoting Home Visiting for Elders which includes home assessment, risk evaluations, physical assessments, safety checks, advocate and transitional care. • Proven ability to effectively lead as a Manager in Diabetic Programs, and Community Health and Chronic Pain Management Coordinator and developed a Wellness Facility for the Quinault Nation. • Strong public relations skills, creation and execution of public events supporting public health programs with strategic goals efficiently achieved including presentations to various diabetes conferences and Tribal Staff and Community.