Michael Cotta

Dedicated professional with a versatile background spanning nursing, management, and leadership, including experience as a site lead during the COVID-19 pandemic and training as an EMT. Passionate about leveraging my broad skill set to enhance organizational success, provide exceptional care, and contribute to dynamic, solution-driven teams. Additionally, I bring creativity and a unique perspective rooted in my artistic passions, which complement my ability to think innovatively in challenging situations. Seeking a role that values adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. 
 

Outside of work, I love to snowboard and hangout with Henry my bulldog. 

• Started my healthcare career, as an EMT in 2005. My training allowed me to work in Pulmonary, as medical assistant, telephonic triage medic and also as Pulmonary Function Tech.
• 2008, successfully completed Portland Community College Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant course. I began working for Kaiser Permanente labratory in Beaverton, OR.
•  2012 passed NCLEX exam and moved into LPN role for Internal Med and Family Med, at Kaiser Permanente in Portland OR. 
  2019 started working for Community Health Alliance, in Reno NV, after relocating and taking a break  2018. 
• Pandemic allowed me to travel, which put me back in Oregon as a Site Lead for one of Oregons mobile vaccination units. 
• Most recent, On-Site Medical for renewable energy installation site, in Heppner Oregon. 

• 2010-2011, Practical Nurse program at Pioneer Pacific College in Wilsonville Oregon. Passed NCLEX 01/2012.
• 2008, Phlebotomy /Lab Assistant course at Portland Community College. 
• 2005, EMT-B course at Portland Community College. Successfully passed National Certificatio that same year.