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CURRYANN POTTER

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Compassionate and enthusiastic applicant with experience in diverse patient populations looking for a PRN position as a Registered Nurse. Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
02.2020 - Current
  • Assessed patient response to treatments and reported changes in condition to physicians.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for infusion therapies according to departmental guidelines.
  • Participated in research initiatives as needed.
  • Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy before administering treatment.
  • Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Attended educational seminars regularly to stay current on new advances in Oncology nursing practice.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times associated with diagnosis and treatment.
  • Provided education and counseling for patients on their treatment plan and side effects of medications.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients receiving chemotherapy by following established safety protocols.
  • Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, prior to chemotherapy infusions.
  • Instructed family members in home care after discharge from the hospital setting.

Registered Nurse

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.

Student Nurse Extern

METHODIST NORTH
Memphis , Tennessee
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted in taking care of six patients at a time, monitored vital signs every four hours, provided emotional support to patients and families, and participated in inter professional collaboration among healthcare workers.
  • Administered the proper dose of medicine to patients, administered Immunizations, recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
  • Provided patient care for assigned caseload.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

University of MemphisLoewenberg College of Nursing

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Immunizations
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • Vital signs
  • Consulting with nurses
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Strong communicator
  • Measuring and monitoring vitals
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

  • BLS certified
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
  • Graduated from MLH's Nurse Residency Program in August of 2019.

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
08.2019 - 09.2020

Student Nurse Extern

METHODIST NORTH
07.2017 - 07.2018

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

University of MemphisLoewenberg College of Nursing

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