TYISHA POTTER
BRonx,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospice Of New York
Long Island City, NY
02.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients at end of life with terminal illness,
- On call Triage for All Agency emergency calls after hours and weekends
- Visits to terminally ill patients in community and SNF and hospital units
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Hospital Center/Staffing Remedies
New York, NY
03.2012 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Jewish Health System
New York, NY
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Manage terminally ill patients and there care in hospital setting.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Hospice Of New York
Long Island City, NY
11.2011 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- RNCM for terminally ill patients in community and SNF
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Hospital
The Bronx, NY
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Rivington House/Village Care
New York, NY
06.1995 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse
Narcofreedom MMTP/TPF STAFFING
BRONX , NEW YORK
05.2006 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Dispense methadone in clinic setting
- Perform annual physical for clients, EKG/Blood Work
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY11.2007
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospice Of New York
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Jewish Health System
04.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Hospital
02.2013 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Hospital Center/Staffing Remedies
03.2012 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Hospice Of New York
11.2011 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Narcofreedom MMTP/TPF STAFFING
05.2006 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
Rivington House/Village Care
06.1995 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing