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
Burnet, TX
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
Dallas, TX
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
Bryan, TX
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
Lakeway, TX
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