Dehnna Potter
Ada
Summary
I have been an LPN since February, 2008. The majority of my experience has been with the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center with whom I have been employed for the past 10 years. I have been able to experience a wide variety of nursing areas such as Emergency Department, Family Practice Clinic, Specialty Clinic (which entailed working alongside general surgeons, a gastrointestinal specialist, wound care, podiatry and Ear/Nose and Throat services. This has served to make me a very confident and well-rounded nurse.
I spent the last 5 years at Sulphur VA. I went from a Charge nurse then advancing to staff development. I loved this job but I needed a job closer to home that served my family better.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
The Clinic (COFMC)
07.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Staff Development Coordinator (in-service)
Sulphur VA
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Planned and Managed an annual Nursing skills fair
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for ALL employees.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 100 employees each year.
Charge Nurse
Sulphur VA
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
SPECIALITY CLINIC LPN II
CHICKASAW NATION MEDICAL CENTER
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Provide an exceptional customer experience that focuses on health promotion and disease prevention
- Provided necessary health education training for patients to be ready for procedures
- Assisted providers in minor procedures.
FAMILY PRACTICE/ LPN II
CHICKASAW NATION MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma and diabetes
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Education and Training
- Activities and Honors
- Administration of oral, IM and IV medications
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of a panel of patients
Education
Pontotoc Technology Center Ada
2008
Skills
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- BLS instructor
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong medical ethic
- Computerized charting
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Familiarity with disease management programs
- Trained in in- and out-patient care
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Talented in minor surgery assistance
- Specimen collection/processing
- OR and ER experience
Accomplishments
- MEMBER OF HOSA
- VICE PRESIDENT
- Additional Accomplishments:
- Member of an “Improved Patient Care” Team 2008-2010 with the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center including travel to Anchorage, Alaska in 2009 to assist our facility in developing a system to provide optimal care for Native American patients.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
The Clinic (COFMC)
07.2023 - Current
Staff Development Coordinator (in-service)
Sulphur VA
05.2021 - 07.2023
Charge Nurse
Sulphur VA
12.2018 - 05.2021
SPECIALITY CLINIC LPN II
CHICKASAW NATION MEDICAL CENTER
08.2016 - 06.2018
FAMILY PRACTICE/ LPN II
CHICKASAW NATION MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 08.2016
Pontotoc Technology Center Ada