Jessica Potter
Fennville,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Michigan Pain Consultants
07.2021 - Current
- Charge Nurse, Safety Officer; Patient care and education, Preparation of procedure room, restock and maintain department; assist with sterilization of equipment; preceptor to new staff; Monitor for potential safety issues & take appropriate action; medication administration; inventory management; patient assessment and documentation; obtain & transcribe orders; lab draws; IV starts; collaborate with Management Team regarding staff development and safety issues, Answer triage calls providing education and assistance to patients as needed, refilling prescriptions; complete FMLA paperwork, monitor narcotic logs for correct counts and complete documentation.
Registered Nurse
West Michigan Surgical Center
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Charge Nurse, Infection Prevention Coordinator; Patient care and education, OR preparation, maintain sterile field, restock and maintain department, assist with sterilization of equipment, preceptor to new staff, develop and review policies and procedures; Monitor post op infections/complications and take appropriate action; plan, organize, evaluate & implement day to day functions of nursing staff; perform audits for Quality assurance purposes, attend QA meetings; collaborate with Management Team regarding staff development and scheduling; medication administration; inventory management; patient assessment and documentation; obtain & transcribe orders; participate in Joint Commission surveys; lab draws; IV starts
Registered Nurse
Bronson South haven hospital
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Charge Nurse, Chair of Shared Governance Team; Patient care and education, OR preparation, maintain sterile field, restock and maintain department, assist with sterilization of equipment, preceptor to new staff, Lead Shared leadership meeting meetings and activities; medication administration; patient assessment and documentation; obtain & transcribe orders; participate in Joint Commission surveys; lab draws; IV starts
Registered Nurse
Grace of Douglas
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Home for the Aged Director, Charge Nurse; Monitor various reports and take appropriate action; plan, organize, evaluate & implement day to day functions of nursing department; perform audits for Quality assurance purposes, coordinate resident discharges and education; attend care conferences; collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team regarding resident care; staff development and scheduling; participate in department supervisor meetings; medication administration; wound care; inventory management; patient assessment and documentation; obtain & transcribe orders; update care plans and care guides; participate in State surveys; admission, transfers, and discharges of residents; lab draws; IV starts; care of PICC lines, tracheostomies, PEG tubes, catheters, colostomy.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix06.2019
Associates in Science in Nursing - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05.2010
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgement
- Problem solving
Certification
- Michigan nursing license
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Michigan Pain Consultants
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
West Michigan Surgical Center
11.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Bronson South haven hospital
02.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Grace of Douglas
07.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associates in Science in Nursing - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
- Michigan nursing license
- Basic Life Support
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