Autumn Leigh Cole, CNP

Autumn Leigh Cole, CNP

Autumn Leigh Cole, CNP (certified nurse practitioner), joined the Winona Health Pediatrics team.

“Working with Kids and their families has always been a passion of mine,” said Cole. “I started my nursing career in Pediatrics and knew that my dream job would be working with kids as a nurse practitioner.”

Cole said she’s looking forward to, “meeting kids and their families. There is something that is so wonderful about working with families to ensure that their kids are growing up healthy and safe. Being around kids, listening to their questions (about everything) and helping them understand how to take care of their minds and bodies makes me love what I do!”

Prior to joining the Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine team, Cole cared for hospitalized patients at Winona Health. She joined the organization in November 2014. She said, “I love it here, the people, the patients, the staff that I work with on a daily basis—they all make me look forward to coming to work. It’s a fantastic place to have a career!”

Cole said she originally chose Winona Health because, “it is such a forward-moving organization; I wanted to be a part of that. I’ve been at other organizations and there is a much different feeling at Winona Health. From the moment you walk in, there is an energy and people seem happy to be here.”

Cole is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Winona State University in Winona, Minn. Cole’s experience includes a decade of healthcare experience including caring for pediatric patients in an Intensive Care setting, and providing hospital and palliative care to patients of all ages.

Cole joins pediatricians Sarah Lallaman and Kelli Ostermann in the Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine department. To schedule an appointment, call 507.457.7607.

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