April Potter
Summary
Community-focused educator with expertise in curriculum development and program management, committed to fostering collaborative environments and building strong partnerships with community-based organizations. Skilled in leveraging education to drive positive change and achieve collective goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diabetes Education Coordinator
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in the acute care and ambulatory settings based on consultative requests from the medical staff
- Manage personal and data for ADA recognized program
- Remain current on the rapidly changing field of diabetes management and the latest recommendation for patient education techniques
Clinical Lead Trainer/RN
Hexaware Technologies
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Train product support specialist to understand Omnipod system, application and latest product support troubleshooting techniques and resource tools
- Participate in continuously identifying opportunities for process efficiencies, procedural changes, and system enhancements
- Certified on both Omnipod system and Omnipod DASH insulin delivery systems
Certified Diabetes Educator/RN
WellStar Cobb
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided patient education with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs
- Assessed the biological, emotional, developmental, psychological, nutritional, and patient/family education needs in providing care to the patient and family
- Functioned as a member of the diabetes management team along with the patient, physician, other clinical colleagues, family, and administrative staff
ICU Registered Nurse
WellStar Douglas
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed patient assessment
- Provided individualized high quality, safe care
- Managed the care of 2-3 critical patients per shift
Director of Patient Care Services
Atlanta Family Hospice
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Hired, oriented, and managed all clinical staff
- Coordinated care for up to 60 patients daily
- Monitored labor, DME, and supply cost to maintain budgetary guidelines
ICU RN Staff Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered high quality patient care to critically ill patients
- Assisted in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice
- Demonstrated a high degree of critical thinking, initiative, integrity, accuracy, and compassionate nursing care in an interdisciplinary practice
ICU RN Staff Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Medical Center
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided direct clinical care for critically ill adult patients according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practices standards under the supervision of the critical care supervising physician
- Assessed patient for change in status and instituted appropriate emergency interventions to stabilize patient
- Implemented treatment plan for acute illness in collaboration with designated primary supervising physician
Compliance Director
Interim Hospice
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Worked with Clinical Management Team regarding policy/procedure updates and revisions, current regulations, and ensuring compliance for both hospice clinical and operational services
- Completed audits according to the agency's written QAPI plan/schedule
- Established compliance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, customer service strategies; accumulating resources; resolving problems; and implementing change
Patient Care Coordinator
Heartland Hospice
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed a team of nurses, hospice aides, and support staff
- Coordinated care for 25-35 patients
- Provided education and support to community referral sources
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
Atlanta, GA05-2027
Diabetes Wound Certified - undefined
Wound Care Education Institute (Relias)
Morrisville, NC01.2024
Certified Pump Trainer - undefined
Insult Corporation
Acton, MA01.2022
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - undefined
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Chicago, IL01.2021
Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach - undefined
Institute of Transformational Nutrition
Vancouver, WA01.2017
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA01.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL01.2007
Skills
- Epic
- Salesforce
- Consolo
- Teaching strategies
- Microsoft office
- Training facilitation
- Staff training
- Program management
- Adult learning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, GA State License/Compact RN 202936
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Timeline
Diabetes Education Coordinator
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Lead Trainer/RN
Hexaware Technologies
01.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Diabetes Educator/RN
WellStar Cobb
09.2020 - 01.2022
ICU Registered Nurse
WellStar Douglas
08.2019 - 09.2020
Director of Patient Care Services
Atlanta Family Hospice
01.2019 - 07.2019
ICU RN Staff Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2018 - 12.2018
ICU RN Staff Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Medical Center
05.2016 - 02.2018
Compliance Director
Interim Hospice
02.2016 - 04.2016
Patient Care Coordinator
Heartland Hospice
06.2014 - 02.2016
Diabetes Wound Certified - undefined
Wound Care Education Institute (Relias)
Certified Pump Trainer - undefined
Insult Corporation
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - undefined
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach - undefined
Institute of Transformational Nutrition
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Master of Science - Nursing
United States University
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