Open To Work
Karen Potter
Springfield ,MA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and wound management. Proven ability to assess problems and communicate effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Crnc
Chicopee , MA
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Assisted in medication administration under nurse supervision.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation regularly.
- Supported infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and communicated effectively.
- Participated in training sessions for new nursing staff members.
- Provided direct nursing care, including vital sign monitoring, wound care, medication administration and other treatments.
- Identified potential safety hazards within the facility environment and took appropriate action.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues and coordinate activities among departments.
- Assessed patient medical histories and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes in condition to physician or supervisor.
- Coordinated referrals between primary care providers, specialists, diagnostic laboratories, home health agencies.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Performed physical assessments to determine patient status and document findings in patient records.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper health maintenance techniques.
- Responded promptly to requests from physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute to outpatient settings.
- Ensured adherence of infection control protocols within the facility setting.
- Performed laboratory tests as ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Charge Nurse
16 Acres Nursing home
Springfield , MA
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfer processes efficiently.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments regularly.
- Assisted in developing nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient conditions and address concerns promptly.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Charge Nurse
Country estates of Agawam
Agawam , MA
03.1995 - 08.2018
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards. Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfer processes efficiently.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfer processes efficiently.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments regularly.
- Assisted in developing nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient conditions and address concerns promptly.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Charge Nurse
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Springfield , MA
04.1980 - 03.1995
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards. Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfer processes efficiently.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfer processes efficiently.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments regularly.
- Assisted in developing nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient conditions and address concerns promptly.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Roger L Putnam School of Nursing
Springfield, MASkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Wound management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Pain management
- Medication reconciliation
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Immunization administration
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Emergency response
- Patient management
- Task delegation
- Time management
- Medical records management
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Problem assessment
- ADL assistance
- Communication skills
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$35/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Charge Nurse
Crnc
02.2024 - 02.2026
Charge Nurse
16 Acres Nursing home
02.2020 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse
Country estates of Agawam
03.1995 - 08.2018
Charge Nurse
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
04.1980 - 03.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Roger L Putnam School of Nursing