KELLI POTOPCHUK
Northfield,NJ
Summary
Accomplished and analytical Registered Nurse with a robust background in acute care, school health services, and clinical informatics. Expert in electronic records management and patient counseling. Excels in developing care plans and leading teams to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated success in improving safety protocols and health service delivery, underscoring a commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Lead School Nurse
Pinelands Regional School District
04.2016 - Current
- Coordinate district-wide health services for 2,000+ students and staff, demonstrating strong planning and organizational skills
- Played a pivotal role in the successful management of chronic conditions among students through diligent monitoring, coordination with families, and ongoing communication with healthcare providers.
- Develop individualized care plans and manage referrals using principles of case management
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, families, and school personnel to ensure continuity of care
- Serve as liaison for benefit eligibility needs related to student services and accommodations
- Maintain digital health records and utilize MS Office tools and internet/intranet applications for documentation and communication
- Train and support staff in compliance with health protocols and care standards
School Nurse
Mantua Township School District
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw care planning, immunization tracking, and medication administration in accordance with regulations for over 800 students
- Conducted assessments and collaborated on CST evaluations using principles aligned with utilization management
- Facilitated student access to care and community resources through informed case navigation
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and staff, demonstrating strong judgment and client relationship skills
Registered Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
Inspira Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered complex medical-surgical care involving ventilator support, cardiac monitoring, and advanced nursing procedures for up to 7 patients at a time
- Provided compassionate care and educated patients/families on treatment plans
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Informatics Nurse Extern
Inspira Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supported implementation and training of EHR systems and compliance documentation across 3 different hospital sites for over 300 employees
- Delivered user support for clinical staff in a Windows-based environment
- Communicated suggestions, criticisms and questions to information services director and clinical informatics leadership team.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing clinical informatics strategies in medication safety and optimization.
- Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives by providing insights derived from data analysis and clinical informatics expertise.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate School Nurse Certification Program -
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2013
Skills
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- Care planning
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- EHR & Informatics Systems
- Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Regulatory compliance
- Team Collaboration & Client Relationships
- Planning & Organizational Skills
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Data collection
- Patient counseling
- Leadership qualities
Certification
- Registered Nurse – New Jersey RN Lic. #26NR17481500
- Certified School Nurse (NJ) – CSN Cert. #1092595
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Timeline
District Lead School Nurse
Pinelands Regional School District
04.2016 - Current
School Nurse
Mantua Township School District
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
Inspira Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Informatics Nurse Extern
Inspira Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Widener University
Post-Baccalaureate School Nurse Certification Program -
Rowan University
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