Victoria Potts
Ingleside,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Expertise in metabolic care, managing challenging patient interactions, and prioritizing needs in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous learning through medical research and journals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Coach
Integrative Metabolic Helathcare
Ingleside, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments.
- Educated patients on metabolic health strategies, promoting lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Advocate Aurora Health
Kenosha, WI
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of victims to gather forensic evidence and provide critical medical care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to ensure accurate documentation and chain of custody for all evidence collected.
- Educated healthcare staff on trauma-informed care practices to improve patient outcomes in sensitive situations.
- Developed and implemented protocols for forensic examination, enhancing efficiency and standardization across services.
RN Case Manager
Accentcare Home Health
Lombard, Illinois
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Med Surge
- 312-604-3740
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure optimal health outcomes and service delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on evolving health conditions.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting adherence and self-management techniques.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within case management workflows.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
RN Emergency Department
Ascension Saint Alexius
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
07.2022 - 09.2022
- William Pesel
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving overall patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- 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.
Administrator
Lake County Landscape Supply/Potsie’s Topsoil
Ingleside, Illinois
06.1987 - 07.2022
- Executed payroll tasks, oversaw accounts payable and receivable, obtained material approvals, and drove sales activities. The company provided landscape maintenance and installation for commercial accounts for Lowe’s, Starbucks, UPS, Wells Fargo, Rohrman Auto Group, Target, Home Depot, and Meijer stores. Supplied material to landscapers utilized in the State of Illinois, Lake County Forest Preserves, and various local municipalities. Managed 4 crews, 12 employees.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Addison, Illinois04-2022
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
National-Louis University
Wheeling, Illinois05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Science
National-Louis University
Wheeling, Illinois12-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Care Coordination
- Employee training
- Safety Compliance
- Corporate compliance
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nursing License State of Illinois & Wisconsin License #041526739
- Basic Life Support (CPR) – American Heart Association July 2025
- NIHSS NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification July 2022
- SIU Illinois Sexual Assault & Medical Forensic Services Training 2022 Update July 2022
- WI DOJ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult, Adolescent, & Pediatric May 2023
Timeline
Nurse Coach
Integrative Metabolic Helathcare
06.2024 - Current
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Advocate Aurora Health
03.2023 - 11.2025
RN Case Manager
Accentcare Home Health
09.2022 - 03.2023
RN Emergency Department
Ascension Saint Alexius
07.2022 - 09.2022
Administrator
Lake County Landscape Supply/Potsie’s Topsoil
06.1987 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Science
National-Louis University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
National-Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Purdue University Global
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Edward-Elmhurst Hospital Complex Adult Health ICU – Fall 2021
- AMITA Health St. Alexius Pediatrics Nursing Pediatrics Unit
- AMITA Health St. Alexius Community Health Nursing Pre&Post-Op, PACU–Fall 2021
- AMITA Health St. Alexius Capstone & Collaborative Healthcare ED – Winter 2022
- AMITA Health St. Alexius SANE Day Training On-site
- Legacy Medical Care Family Health - Fall 2025 & Summer 2026
- Ascension Medical Group Women's Care - Winter 2026
- Bedrose Pediatrics- Spring 2026
- Integrative Nurse Coach Academy - Nurse Coach Certificate 2024