BRITTANY Potts
Denver,CO
Summary
Master of Science in Nursing, Accelerated
Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Provides care for individuals with complications related to a variety of solid tumor and blood cancers as well as a large population of patients with comfort/end-of-life care
- Received ONS certification to safely administer an extensive range of chemotherapy and immunotherapy to patients in research trials or those at high risk of reaction
- Requires critical thinking and thorough assessment skills to determine and prioritize appropriate nursing interventions due to high acuities and patient-to-nurse ratios as well as complex disease processes.
Graduate Assistant
Saint Louis University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared students for simulation and guided post-simulation discussions
- Discovered a need for tailored/structured debrief to standardize student experiences
- Implemented evidence-based "PEARLS" method to all simulations based on positive results of capstone project
Nurse Extern
Saint Louis University Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Direct patient care to patients with serious injuries from accidents, gunshot wounds or complications from a previous surgery under the supervision of an RN in a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Gained practical experience in total care of patients as this ICU did not have CNA’s, or phlebotomists.
Nursing Assistant/Personal Caregiver
HomeInstead Senior Care/Home Health
04.2020 - 06.2021
- In-home caregiver for elderly clients with various health conditions
- Assisted home health nurse in ambulation, transfers, wound and perineal care, meal preparation, and bathing.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California BRN
- Clinical Nurse Leader, AACN, Saint Louis University
- Public Health, University of Colorado
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Awards
Nursing Leadership Award, Saint Louis University AMSN program
- Chosen out of the entire AMSN cohort of 39 students. Awarded to a student who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning in class and clinical, and appropriately incorporates scientific knowledge into lived practice to create and drive change in nursing.
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing since 2021
Research
- "Review of United States Car Safety Seat State Laws: Lessons Learned." The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20(5), with Renee L. Davis, DNP, RN, CPNP
- "Implementation of the PEARLS (Promoting Excellence and Reflective Learning in Simulation) Debriefing Method in a Nursing Simulation Lab," MSN Capstone project
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Saint Louis University Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
Graduate Assistant
Saint Louis University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Assistant/Personal Caregiver
HomeInstead Senior Care/Home Health
04.2020 - 06.2021