David Potts
Knoxville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience in rehabilitation services. Proven ability to implement personalized care plans, mentor junior staff, and enhance patient outcomes through collaboration and critical thinking.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehab Services
Encompass Health System
Knoxville, TN
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care strategies for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to medical advice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical best practices, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving workflow efficiency within nursing units.
- Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations, ensuring high-quality, individualized care delivery.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Rehab Nurse
Covenant Health Systems
Knoxville, TN
05.2010 - 03.2023
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly identifying changes to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and improved outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development through knowledge sharing and practical training sessions.
- Streamlined workflow processes in acute care settings, enhancing efficiency while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through targeted communication strategies and service enhancements.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to drive clinical excellence, resulting in optimized patient care delivery across units.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Health Systems
Knoxville, TN
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05-2010
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Charting documentation
- Exceptional beside manner
Covenant Health System DAISY Award recipient.
Nurses who offer extraordinary care are acknowledged with the DAISY Award.
Nomination criteria:
P - Passion
E - Excellence
T - Trust/teamwork
A - Attitude
L - Learn/listen
S - Safety
Clinical Excellence Award
A peer and leadership nominated honor celebrating exceptional patient care, compassion, and clinical skills.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehab Services
Encompass Health System
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Rehab Nurse
Covenant Health Systems
05.2010 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Health Systems
05.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College