Elle Poteet
Horseshoe Bay,TX
Summary
Accomplished ER Charge Nurse with 6 years of experience with a proven track record at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, enhancing patient care quality and ER efficiency. Expert in clinical judgment and mentoring staff, I significantly improved safety measures and streamlined patient flow. Skilled in both critical thinking and effective communication, I foster professional growth and interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes
04.2019 - Current
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Participated in hospital-wide committees focused on improving safety measures within the facility.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and recognizing outstanding contributions from team members.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
- Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
ER Nurse
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Streamlined patient flow through the ER by effectively prioritizing cases based on acuity levels and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during procedures such as IV insertion and wound care.
- Maintained appropriate supplies and equipment within the emergency department by regularly monitoring inventory levels, restocking as needed, and notifying management of any shortages or discrepancies.
- Provided seamless transition of care between departments or facilities through comprehensive handoffs that included vital information about each patient''s care plan.
Clinical Research Associate
Hospitals Physician Clinical Research
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintained site monitoring schedules to facilitate effective communication with members of clinical team.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
Medical Scribe ER
Scribe America
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Wrote the physicians entire chart including: history of present illness, past medical history and surgical history, lab results, diagnostic results, admission or discharge documents and patients ED impression.
- Learned how each physician preferred to have their charts documented and what needed to be included in each chart; made phone calls to other physicians when needed for consults.
- Remember to ask physicians about critical care time and other important items to be documented in their charts that are easily forgotten.
- Kept the physician organized when the ER got really busy in order to make their time more efficient
- Documented all of patients results from imaging to lab test results; able to interpret results correctly from the lab results.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2017
Skills
- Mentoring Staff
- Clinical judgment
- Airway Management
- Triaging patients
- Quality Improvement
- Compliance Monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Documentation
- Advanced Life Support
- Electronic Medical Records
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes
04.2019 - Current
ER Nurse
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2019
Clinical Research Associate
Hospitals Physician Clinical Research
04.2014 - 12.2014
Medical Scribe ER
Scribe America
01.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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