Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Christine Potorski

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital, specializing in high-risk labor and delivery

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. Proven Track record in staff training and development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Women's Resource Pool

Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to patients in High risk labor and delivery, antepartum, and postpartum.
  • Assisted healthcare team in developing individualized birth plans based on patient preferences.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care
  • Mentored new nursing staff members
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations
  • One Training Instructor
  • Labor Core Instructor
  • TEAM Birth Instructor

RN - Labor and Delivery

PeaceHealth Southwest
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs throughout labor to ensure safety and well-being.
  • Assisted in delivery procedures, providing direct support to physicians and nursing staff during childbirth.
  • Educated patients on labor processes, pain management options, and post-delivery care for improved patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized birth plans tailored to patient needs.

RN - Labor and Delivery

Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
12.2013 - 11.2021

Skills

  • High Risk Labor and Delivery
  • High Risk Antepartum
  • Postpartum
  • OB Circulator
  • Newborn Transition
  • Teach ACLS
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices for monitoring labor progress and responding to emergency situations promptly.
  • Patient Experience Champion

RN Case Manager

Marquis Care
08.2012 - 12.2013
  • Developed comprehensive care plans to address patient needs and optimize health outcomes.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and feedback.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options, enhancing understanding of health conditions and management strategies.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas for process improvement within case management workflows.
  • Advocated for patient resources, connecting individuals with community services to support holistic care needs.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

United States University
Chula Vista, CA
12-2026

Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12-2010

Associate of Business Administration - Healthcare

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
05-2007

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Strong evidence-based clinical reasoning
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination
  • Passionate patient advocate

Accomplishments

    Daisy Award- Dec 2024

Certification

BLS

Advanced Fetal Monitoring

NRP

Timeline

RN Women's Resource Pool

Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
10.2023 - Current

RN - Labor and Delivery

PeaceHealth Southwest
11.2021 - 04.2024

RN - Labor and Delivery

Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
12.2013 - 11.2021

RN Case Manager

Marquis Care
08.2012 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Nursing Education

United States University

Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University

Associate of Business Administration - Healthcare

American InterContinental University