Kathy Potts
St. George,UT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and in-patient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and hospice inpatient care Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Passionate about patient/family education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Dignity Health, Mercy Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to medical telemetry patients.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, telemetry data, and overall health status.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, ensuring timely communication among healthcare team members and proper documentation of patient progress.
- Administered prescribed medications and therapies safely, adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, drug interactions, and potential side effects.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
Travel Registered Nurse, Oncology
O'Connor Hospital
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Intermountain Dixie Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
Register Nurse Case Manager
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through consistent communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, facilities, families and other healthcare professionals to create holistic treatment plans focused on end of life.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of all case management activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating seamless transitions of care between providers.
- Provided ongoing training and guidance to junior nurses within the case management team, fostering professional growth and development.
- General In-Patients (GIP).
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Mercy General Hospital
11.2004 - 12.2006
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based neurological nursing practices and protocols.
- Improved recovery outcomes with the development and execution of individualized care plans for neurological patients.
- Charge Nurse.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication, active listening, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients built on trust, empathy, respect, understanding their unique needs while providing emotional support throughout the healing process.
- Demonstrated expertise in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing necessary interventions for neurological patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices in neurological nursing and provide optimal care to patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/Biology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Compassionate, Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Electronic Health Records
- Wound Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Case Management
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Judgment
Accomplishments
California Student Nurse Association, Editor of Newsletter.
Ethics Committee, Mercy General Hospital.
Certification
Registered Nurse, California License #644299
Registered Nurse, Utah License #8630178-3102
Affiliations
- Reading, Hospice Volunteer. Saint George Meet-up clubs: Hiking & Gaming. Organic Gardening, glass etching, resin epoxy, wood burning, canning, die cast projects with numerous products.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Dignity Health, Mercy Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, Oncology
O'Connor Hospital
04.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Intermountain Dixie Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2019
Register Nurse Case Manager
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
05.2009 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Mercy General Hospital
11.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/Biology
California State University, Sacramento
Registered Nurse, California License #644299
Registered Nurse, Utah License #8630178-3102
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