Denise Potter

• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Promoted healthy lifestyles through educational programs designed for inmates.
• Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
• Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Developed treatment plans based on assessments of patients' physical and psychological needs; provided follow-up care as necessary.
• Identified changes in an inmate's condition and reported them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
• Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
• Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs.
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
• Monitored vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, during routine visits or hospitalizations.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Assisted with emergency response procedures when necessary.
• Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
• Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
• Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
• Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
• Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
• Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.

• Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.

• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, COPD, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
• Provided necessary health education training for patients.
• Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
• Took vital signs and treated wounds of patients.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.

Served as a staff emergency room nurse.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Triaged patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Involved in the start up of a new Behavioral Health Unit for the facility. One of the core team members responsible for creating a safe environment for patients with mental health issues to come and receive treatment. Functioned as the main Charge Nurse on days worked. Supervision of other RN's and MHT's daily. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.

Served as floor nurse on Progressive Care Unit. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. 6:1 ratio providing education, treatments, IV therapy, veni-puncture, wound care, and discharge instructions.

Served as a staff nurse on 4 East Cardiac Floor. Provided care for diverse populations with cardiac illnesses recuperating from coronary artery bypass grafting,undergoing cardiac catheterization with and without stent placement, undergoing pacemaker/defibrillator placed. Provided safe, compassionate, ethical care to a wide range of patients of all ages and ethnicities.