Hi, I’m
Ka'Bresha Potts
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
6
Certifications
Work History
ER, PACU, Float Pool, Cardiac Step Down
Travel Registered Nurse
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Performed RN duties within scope of practice for short-term medical assignments that were in need of additional nursing staff members for specific amount of time per contract.
- Relieved external units such as, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, emergency room, cardiac step down with skilled nursing services.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in various EMR systems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Oxford HealthCare
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
06.2020 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Cared for diverse population of clients, both pediatric and adult, within community and home setting using interdisciplinary team approach in order to offer optimal outcomes.
- Trained in emergency airway management and was responsible for tracheostomy, ventilator, and respiratory management and care, including CPT, suctioning and shake vest therapy.
- Educated and supervised patient and family members regarding self-care techniques, prevention strategies and nursing care needs.
- Worked independently to deliver and coordinate quality patient care based on plan of care as well and family needs.
- Provided continuous observation and assessment of patient's condition and care needs and reported significant changes to supervisor and physician.
Ochsner Medical Center
Emergency Room Registered Nurse/PACU Registered Nurse
07.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated with physicians and EMTs to provide immediate emergency care to patients who had suffered potentially life-threatening traumas in high turnover emergency rooms.
- Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine
- Assisted in care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedation
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in time-restricted and demanding environment
- Completed effective communication with patients and family members often who suffered from pain, stress, shock or grief
- Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, trauma team, rapid response stroke team, etc.)
- Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes.
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Trauma
06.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries on trauma/surgery floor at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
CVS Pharmacy
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
04.2015 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 350 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment
- Supervised 5 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments
- Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Education
University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MS
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2019
University Overview
- Mississippi Association of Student Nurses Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Member
- Bess Crawley Blackwell Scholarship Recipient
Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.2016
University Overview
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Staff supervision (charging duties)
- EMR systems: Epic, Cerner, Meditech, OASIS, Paper charting
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- IV insertion
- Emergency, Cardiac, and Telemetry Care
- Patient Assessment
- Therapeutic Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Decision Making
- Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Efficiency
Travel Nursing Experience
- Registered Nurse | Emergency Department: East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika, AL; 07/2021-10/2021
- Registered Nurse | Cardiac Step Down: Singing River Hospital; Pascagoula, MS; 10/2021-12/2021
- Registered Nurse | Emergency Department with PACU float: Infirmary Health Hospital; Mobile, AL; 12/2021-10/2022
- Registered Nurse | Cardiac Step Down: Ochsner Medical Center; Gretna, LA; 10/2022-2/2023
- Registered Nurse | Emergency Department and Cardiac Step Down: Froedtert Hospital; Houston, TX; 02/2023-currently
Certification
Mississippi RN License, Compact- 913760
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Institute
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
ER, PACU, Float Pool, Cardiac Step Down
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse/PACU Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Oxford HealthCare
06.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Trauma
University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
04.2015 - 06.2019
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Tougaloo College
Bachelor of Science from Biology
Mississippi RN License, Compact- 913760
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Institute
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
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