Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 19 years experience in treating and caring for patients in women's health settings. Successful in providing patient education, fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
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Kerry Potcner
BS RN
Damascus,MD
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Shady Grove Fertility CenterRockville, MD
Fertility Nurse
05.2006 - Current
Job overview
- 8 years of on call emergency nurse line 9pm-7am
- Asses patients medical emergencies after hours between 9pm-7am. Establish plan of care based on needs. Chart calls and communicate with on call Physician
- 2 years of weekend charge nurse experience. Charge nurse every other weekend. In charge of nursing staff, medical assistance, patient service representatives. Delegated work, manage patient flow and wait times, end off day check list, patient satisfaction.
- Medication education, instructions and review
- Pain management education post procedures
- Early miscarriage education, care and support
- Assist patients with cycle information, review, education, and support
- Chart entry and documentation
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross HospitalSilver Spring, MD
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
06.2004 - 05.2006
Job overview
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Performed physical exams of newborns according to established protocols.
- Instructed parents in infant care techniques such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and swaddling.
- Ensured safe transition from hospital to home by providing comprehensive discharge teaching and follow up instructions for mother-baby dyads.
- Administered vaccines according to immunization guidelines set forth by Centers for Disease Control.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers regarding breastfeeding difficulties or other concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
Education
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
from BSRN
05.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Care and Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Charting Medication Administration
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV Administration
- BLS compliant
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2001-current 2023
Timeline
Fertility Nurse
Shady Grove Fertility Center
05.2006 - Current
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2006
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
from BSRN
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