Leslie Potter
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Proven Registered Nurse with a track record of adaptability and clinical judgment, honed across roles at HCA Florida Trinity Medical Center and other leading hospitals. Specializes in intensive care, improving patient outcomes through advanced life support skills and a flexible approach to rapidly changing conditions. Demonstrates leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing patient care protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Trinity Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Please see job description below, as I have returned to the same position.
Travel Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Inc.
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed patients with fresh tracheostomies, multiple chest tubes, PEG tubes, new para and quadriplegia, traumatic brain injuries, open abdominal incisions, wound vacs.
- Worked as a relief charge 1-2 times weekly.
- Decreased patient recovery time with effective pain management and wound care techniques.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Trinity Medical Center
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Facilitated smooth transitions from ICU level of care to lower acuity units by providing thorough handoff reports at shift change or upon transfer/discharge.
- Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line insertions, arterial lines placements, bronchoscopies, and endotracheal intubations under physician supervision.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care during emergency situations, calmly managing crisis events to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Expedited patient recovery by administering prescribed medications and treatments accurately and timely while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members within the Medical Intensive Care Unit, promoting teamwork and fostering professional growth.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients, skillfully titrating ventilator settings to optimize respiratory status and prevent complications.
- Promoted a culture of safety by promptly identifying potential hazards in the unit and reporting incidents according to hospital policy.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to CRRT patients.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular 3H
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
All Florida Orthopaedics
03.2013 - 04.2020
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Increased staff competency by providing ongoing education related to orthopedics nursing best practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall efficiency within the orthopedics department.
- Stayed up-to-date on new developments in the field of orthopedics through continuous professional development activities such as attending workshops, courses, and webinars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL12.2014
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL09.2011
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- Florida Registered Nurse RN9410633 (Multistate) Issued 6/22/2015 Expires 4/30/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Trinity Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Inc.
08.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Trinity Medical Center
12.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular 3H
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
07.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
All Florida Orthopaedics
03.2013 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
- Florida Registered Nurse RN9410633 (Multistate) Issued 6/22/2015 Expires 4/30/2025
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