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Meredith Potter

PULASKI,New York

Summary

AANP Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Pulaski Urgent Care, excelling in preventive care and patient education. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

PULASKI URGENT CARE
06.2017 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.

Nurse Practitioner

Primecare Medical Group
12.2016 - 06.2020
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department & PCU

Samaritan Medical Center
09.2011 - 12.2016
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Oswego Health
05.2014 - 05.2016

Per Diem Emergency Room Nurse

  • 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.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.

Customer Service Specialist

Golub Corporation
06.1991 - 09.2011
  • Handled escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Assisted new employees with training, sharing best practices for handling difficult situations and achieving positive outcomes.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in company policies or procedures ensuring consistency in delivering accurate information to customers.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

State University of New York
Utica
05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

State University of New York
Plattsburgh, NY
05-2014

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Jefferson Community College
Watertown
05-2011

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Acute illness treatment
  • Pediatric care proficiency
  • Family-centered care

Certification

ACLS

BLS

  • DOT Certified

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

PULASKI URGENT CARE
06.2017 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Primecare Medical Group
12.2016 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Oswego Health
05.2014 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department & PCU

Samaritan Medical Center
09.2011 - 12.2016

Customer Service Specialist

Golub Corporation
06.1991 - 09.2011

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

State University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

State University of New York

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Jefferson Community College
Meredith Potter