Health Team
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Laura Franklin, FNP-BC
Title Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified Education Master of Nursing 2009 Washington State University, Bachelor of Science Nursing 2006 Walla Walla College University License and Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center, ARNP United, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, National Incident Management System, American Red Cross Disaster Health Services Expertise and Background For more than a decade, Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Franklin has served patients in varied medical settings, including hospitals, clinics and home health locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her introduction to health care began in childhood— her father was a physician in rural practice. She started her own her medical career as a registered nurse and earned her Masters of Nursing degree and ANCC board certification in 2009. NP Franklin’s decision to earn her FNP license was motivated by the desire to make a difference is people’s lives. The relationship between primary care practitioner and patient are as fulfilling for her as for her patients, she said. In the health center setting, she is able to invest time getting to know individual patients. “The great thing about family practice is you can take your education and background and utilize it in a positive way,” she said. NP Franklin develops long term patient relationships characterized by effective communication with each individual. Her special areas of expertise include chronic pain management and geriatric care. Additional certifications include treatment of acute conditions. She is an avid gardener who enjoys living in rural settings. Care Team Member since 2014 -
Hank Holmes, MD
Title Family Practice Physician Education Bachelor of Arts Social Science 1968 University of California Berkeley, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine 1973, Family Practice Residency Community Hospital of Sonoma County 1976 License and Certification Oregon License MD, Federal Narcotics Registration, National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board of Family Practice Expertise and Background Doctor Hank Holmes, MD, is a third generation family physician with more than 30 years medical experience. He spent many years serving rural communities of Oregon, Arizona and California, and worked on the Navajo Reservation and in Africa. His passion has always been for collaboration with competent, passionate, compassionate teams to serve the unmet needs of a community, which is why Coast Community Health Center is a great fit. Dr. Holmes' recipe for how medicine should be practiced: “Get together a great group of talented folks, treat all patients and staff equally and with respect, do a good job together, and have fun doing it.” “The most important thing is the connection with patients,” he said. “It takes every member of the team to serve the patient well.” He is cofounder of the Oregon Pain Center, supervising treatment teams including physicians, social workers, physical and occupational therapists and other allied health professionals. And he is dedicated to helping families plan for end of life needs, such as hospice and palliative care. Before moving to Bandon in 2014, Dr. Holmes was a frequent Southern Oregon Coast visitor, enjoying the scenic beaches and great outdoors. He served as Coast Community Health Center medical director for three years, from 2014 to 2017. Dr. Holmes was instrumental in facilitating the health center’s transition from a Rural Health Center to FQHC and earn recognition as a Patient Centered Primary Care Home by the Oregon Health Authority. Care Team Member since 2014 -
Whitney Lynn, DNP, FNP-C
Title Family Nurse Practitoner Education Bachelor of Science Nursing, Minor Family Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington 2013; Doctor of Nursing Practice, Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Kentucky, Lexington 2017 License and Certification American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Expertise and Background Family Nurse Practitioner Whitney Lynn has served adults, children and infants in primary and specialty clinics and hospitals. She discovered her passion for working with families in her three years as a neonatal ICU nurse and through medical mission trips abroad. “I like focusing on prevention– understanding that people come from different places, talking with them and understanding their needs,” said Lynn. Communication that promotes health literacy is a priority for Lynn. She helps patients expand their understanding of health so they can comfortably share their needs and goals. “Health literacy is working with patients so they understand what health is and what they want their own health to look like,” she said. NP Lynn was inducted into the Delta Psi International Honor Society in 2016. She was the 2013 president of the University of Kentucky Student Nurses Association and earned the UK College of Nursing Alumni Association Nightingale Award. NP Lynn spent her childhood on a dairy farm in the small town of Maysville, Kentucky. She and her husband Micah appreciate the pace of life and ease of making friends in a small town such as Bandon. They enjoy travel, hiking and kayaking. Just before relocating to Bandon in 2017, they embarked on a two-month tour of a dozen national parks with their Yorkshire Terrier, Chloe. Care Team Member since 2017 -
Randell Smith, FNP-BC
Title Family Nurse Practitioner Education Bachelor of Arts Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 2008; Bachelor of Science Nursing, Pace University, 2011; and Master of Science, Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, Pace University, New York, New York, 2013 License and Certification Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Oregon; Basic Life Support; Telemetry; IV Therapy Expertise and Background Family Nurse Practitioner Randell Smith has a passion for holistic and preventative care. Her experience includes work with patients in hospital settings, as well as walk-in and primary care clinics. NP Smith says it’s fulfilling to serve patients in community health centers, where health care teams can make a difference working with entire families. “It’s rewarding, especially in rural health clinics, to be a resource and point person for primary health care. Developing relationships with patients is really important to me– empathizing, helping people feel safe and comfortable coming in for any reason,” said Smith. A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, NP Smith participated in the AIHM: Global Practitioners United in Health and Healing conferences in 2015 and 2017. She’s volunteered for community service projects such as the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and The Greater Boston Food Bank. Originally from New Jersey, NP Smith has spent many years traveling the country, completing undergraduate studies in Washington, D.C., and nursing degrees in New York. She and her boyfriend Jarrett relocated to the Oregon Coast from San Diego, California in 2016. They live in North Bend with their dog Jackie. NP Smith appreciates the beauty and seasonal variety of Western Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, live music, traveling, reading, healthy cooking, and exploring all that the Oregon Coast has to offer. Care Team Member since 2017 -
Zane Smith, RPh
Title Pharmacy Director Education Registered Pharmacist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1981 License and Certification Registered Pharmacist Expertise and Background Pharmacy Director Zane Smith, RPh, is a licensed pharmacist with more than 30 years experience in retail pharmacy services. Zane and his wife Karen Smith are both certified compound pharmacists. Together, they have opened and staffed multiple 340B pharmacies for health centers in Oregon. A U.S. Army veteran, Zane completed his pharmacy degree at the University of Oregon. His interest in botany, and his Army nurse training, led him to pharmacy studies, and he worked in conventional retail pharmacies for years. Zane says his goal is to ensure that patients receive the finest service possible. His commitment to high quality, individual service prompted his decision to open his own business. Now, Zane says he's found his niche helping Federally Qualified Health Centers establish and recruit staff for in-house pharmacies. Care Team Member since 2017 -
Nicole Felton
Title Certified Pharmacy Technician Education On-the-job training, Washington and Oregon License and Certification Certified Pharmacy Technician Expertise and Background Nicole Felton has worked in pharmacy services for almost a decade. She began as a pharmacy clerk in Washington and completed her training and certification at the former Tiffany's Drug Store in Bandon, Oregon. Nicole has experience working in conventional retail pharmacies and 340B pharmacies. She appreciates the quality of patient interaction she finds in Federally Qualified Health Center pharmacies. "Being able to make sure customers can afford their medication is the best part," she said. She has lived in Bandon with her husband and three daughters since 2010. Care Team Member since 2017
Providers & Clinicians
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Randell Smith, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
“It’s rewarding, especially in rural health clinics, to be a resource and point person for primary health care. Developing relationships with patients is really important to me– empathizing, helping people feel safe and comfortable coming in for any reason.”
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Rosemary Bean, RN
As Clinical Nurse Case Manager, Rosemary supports our care team working with patients to plan wellness goals and find resources to help reach those goals. Our registered nurses work with our care team to help patients and families set and reach wellness goals. Our RNs have years of experience caring for patients, assisting with regular wellness visits and offering care for illness or injury. -
Allison Dery, CMA
Our certified medical assistants work with our care team to greet you and help keep your medical chart up to date. Our CMAs are trained to provide a variety of clinical services, including vitals checks, assisting providers during exams, and administering vaccinations or medications. -
Alyssa Kelley, CMA
Our certified medical assistants work with our care team to greet you and help keep your medical chart up to date. Our CMAs are trained to provide a variety of clinical services, including vitals checks, assisting providers during exams, and administering vaccinations or medications. -
Janice Roberts, RN
Title Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse License and Certification Oregon RN Expertise As Patient Care Coordinator, Janice helps each patient establish primary care with our health center. Thanks to her many years experience, patients can rely on Janice to answer frequently asked questions about health insurance and make the most of our wellness resources. She has worked in hospital, hospice and primary care settings since she was 16 years old– first as a candy striper, then as a Medical Assistant and Registered Nurse. She joined the health team at Coast Community Health Center in 2012. -
MeChelle Weborg, CMA
Our certified medical assistants work with our care team to greet you and help keep your medical chart up to date. Our CMAs are trained to provide a variety of clinical services, including vitals checks, assisting providers during exams, and administering vaccinations or medications.
Rosemary Bean, RN
Clinical Nurse Case Manager
Kelli Brown, RN
Registered Nurse
Allison Dery, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Amanda Sanders, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Cielita Ebron, NA
Nurse Assistant
Alyssa Kelley, CMA
Quality Improvement Specialist / Certified Medical Assistant
Lynette Molini
Coding Coordinator
Janice Roberts, RN
Patient Care Coordinator
MeChelle Weborg, CMA
Clinical Team Assistant
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