Colette Potter
Philipsburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mount Nittany Medical Center, excelling in infection control and emergency management. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs while ensuring documentation accuracy and effective pain management. Achieved departmental goals by implementing new care standards, enhancing patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
State College, PA
08.2014 - Current
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Conducted follow up visits after discharge from hospitalization or surgery.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to children with acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Facilitated patient recovery by monitoring post-operative vitals, managing pain, and detecting complications early.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols to prevent post-operative infections.
- Administered medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the attending surgeon or anesthesiologist.
- Managed pre-operative assessments and documented patient medical history to ensure safe surgical procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences throughout the surgical process to ensure patient-centered care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of PA
Clearfield, PA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University of PA
Indiana, PA12-2010
Skills
- Infection control
- OR circulating
- OR preoperative care
- OR postoperative care
- OR assisting/scrub
- Postoperative education
- Clinical preceptor
- Pediatric inpatient care
- Team player
- Emergency management
- Surgical assistance
- Pain management
- Critical thinking
- IV management
Certification
- BLS current
- ACLS current
- NRP current
- STABLE current
- PALS current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
08.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of PA
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University of PA
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