Richard Cooks

Critical Care Nurse Manager · University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Nurse Birmingham, AL NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
6 years
since Nov 2020

Experience

Critical Care Nurse ManagerCurrent
University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Since Nov 2020 · 6 years · Birmingham, AL

Education

University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Master Of Science
2017
Lawson State Community College
2010 – 2011
Berea College
2004 – 2008
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Master Of Business Administration
2018 – 2020

Skills

Research Healthcare Management Patient Safety Community Outreach Bls Nursing Education Acls Nursing Inpatient Hospitals

About University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Richard Cooks is a Critical Care Nurse Manager, currently affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, based in Birmingham, AL. As a nurse, Cooks contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Birmingham, AL. They have been with University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus for 6 years. Cooks holds academic credentials, including Master Of Science and Master Of Business Administration, from University Of Alabama At Birmingham and Lawson State Community College. Core competencies include Research, Healthcare Management, Patient Safety, Community Outreach, Bls. University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Birmingham, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,763 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Richard Cooks is one of them.
  • 6,300 Nurses are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 40 contacts at University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in AL: $97,000 – $145,000 (median $113,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in AL: Uab Medicine (302), Huntsville Hospital (269), Children's Of Alabama (107).
  • 7% of Nurses in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 65% of Nurses in AL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Cooks located?

Richard Cooks is based in Birmingham, AL. They are currently affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus.

What is Richard Cooks's specialty?

Richard Cooks specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Critical Care Nurse Manager.

Where does Richard Cooks currently work?

Richard Cooks currently works at University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus. They have been there for 6 years.

What is Richard Cooks's educational background?

Richard Cooks attended University Of Alabama At Birmingham and Lawson State Community College.

How do I contact Richard Cooks for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in AL?

Nurses in AL typically earn $97,000 to $145,000 annually, with a median of $113,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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