Debra Potter
Saint Anthony,ID
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges as a Legal Nurse Consultant. 37+years of strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate healthcare professional, skilled in, patient care management, critical thinking, and nursing simulation/clinical education. Excel at communication, teamwork in several healthcare environments. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simulation/Clinical Nurse Educator
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg , ID
2017.05 - Current
- Specializing in Maternal/Child, Fundamental Nursing, Capstone Nursing Education. Supervising nursing students during clinical rotations.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Registered Nurse, NICU
Madison Memorial Hospital
Rexburg , Idaho
1987.04 - 2018.10
- Charge Nurse for both areas, supervising other staff, maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Provide urgent critical care in emergent situations, intubating and resuscitating premature newborns, placing Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters, able to deliver precipitous deliveries.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Madison's Women's Clinic
Rexburg , Idaho
1992.04 - 2003.09
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting all observations, treatments administered, medications prescribed.
- Performed physical assessments of pregnant women and documented findings in patient records.
- Managed pre-operative preparations for surgeries such as hysterectomies or cesarean sections.
Education
LNC - Legal Nurse Consultant
Utah Tech University/CLS By BARBRI
St. George, UT2024-08
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2018-01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID2010-04
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Ricks College
Rexburg, ID1987-04
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Rexburg, ID1983-05
Skills
- Charge Nurse supervision
- Clinical Supervision
- Teaching strategies
- Performing physical assessments
- Patient Safety
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Student Evaluation
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
Registered Nurse-Idaho 8/20/1987 N-18820
Basic Life Support
HX of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
AWHONN
Neonatal Resuscitation/Instructor
STABLE
Affiliations
- Highest priority is Family.
- Very involved in our family farming operation, gardening, loves the outdoors, hiking, boating, kayaking, snowmobiling.
- Active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Simulation/Clinical Nurse Educator
Brigham Young University-Idaho
2017.05 - Current
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Madison's Women's Clinic
1992.04 - 2003.09
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Registered Nurse, NICU
Madison Memorial Hospital
1987.04 - 2018.10
LNC - Legal Nurse Consultant
Utah Tech University/CLS By BARBRI
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Ricks College
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Registered Nurse-Idaho 8/20/1987 N-18820
Basic Life Support
HX of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
AWHONN
Neonatal Resuscitation/Instructor
STABLE
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