Malachi Potts
Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Intern
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in .
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
- Reviewed patient medical history, previous cardiac tests completed and prior surgeries performed.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH04.2022
Skills
- Precepting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Chart Updating
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Southern Ohio Medical Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
Nursing Intern
Southern Ohio Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University