Kelly Potthoff
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare leader with 5 years of Nurse Manager experience and 18 years as a Registered Nurse. Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams of up to 20 staff members while ensuring high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Skilled in payroll management, audits, staff scheduling, performance management, and process improvement. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center
12.2021 - Current
- Implemented 2 EMR systems as the super user (HST & SIS). Implemented image capture system for endoscopy (ProVation).
- Helped surgery center grow from 12 employees to 40. I oversee 20 of those employees in my department.
- Helped open and manage flow of the surgery center from 1 OR to 2 procedure rooms & 2 ORs.
- Oversee daily operations of Pre/Post/PACU/endoscopy teams and continue to participate in patient care to enhance patient experience and staff productivity.
- Lead staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols/procedures to improve clinical outcomes.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provided constructive feedback , and help staff set goals to support professional growth.
- Manage staff payroll, scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing departments and allow nurses earned time off.
- Serve as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals to maintain seamless transitions is the surgery center
- Extra Duties: HIPAA compliance officer, Managed Accounts Payable, Block Utilization, reported to Medical Executive Committee.
Charge Nurse
Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the Pre/Post/PACU.
- Staff Scheduling
- Follow/implement Policies/Protocols
Recovery Room Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Staff Nurse-RN
- Monitored patient vitals and recovery progress post-anesthesia to ensure safe transitions from surgery.
- Administered medications and IV fluids according to physician orders, maintaining compliance with protocols.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery Phase 1 & 2.
- Airway management including extubation, ventilator management, breathing treatments, and titration of O2.
- Following proper procedures and protocols for administering IV medications.
- Work as charge nurse delegating appropriate assignments, staffing needs, and caring for patient concerns. Strong leader for fellow employees.
Staff Nurse-RN (Neurology)
Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines Neurology medical/surgical
03.2008 - 02.2013
- Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Appropriately delegated staff nurse duties.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow for 40 bed unit.
- HIPPA Compliance
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Practice per the Iowa Board Nurse Practice Act.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States2007
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Recruitment & Retention strategies
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Scheduling & Payroll systems
- Self directed leader with strong initiative
- Maintained & Proficient in bedside nursing skills
- Policy development & Implementation
- EHR system superuser
Certification
- Iowa Board of Nursing- Registered Nurse License #119013
- BLS/ACLS/PALS certified through January 2027
- Mandatory Reporter certified through March 2028
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center
12.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center
02.2018 - 12.2021
Recovery Room Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
02.2013 - 02.2018
Staff Nurse-RN (Neurology)
Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines Neurology medical/surgical
03.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College