Robert "Dylan" Potter
105 Corbett Street, Snow Hill
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. 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. Well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Responds to situations with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Travel Staff RN
Cynet
Maury Correctional Institution Hookerton, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Contract Travel Staff RN
Cell Staff
Caswell Developmental Center Kinston, NC
07.2023 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse Supervisor LTC Facility
PruittHealth North Carolina State Veterans Home
Kinston, NC
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
ECU Health
Greeneville NC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Seasonal Election Poll Worker/Office Assistant
Greene County Board Of Elections
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Opened and closed polling booths.
- Checked elector identification and eligibility and marked elector numbers in register.
- Prepared, cleaned and maintained polling stations.
- Attended appropriate training sessions and information briefings.
- Issued and collected voter ballot papers.
- Posted signs, instructions and statutory notices for incoming voters to see.
- Maintained ballot secrecy and confidentiality.
- Addressed voter questions and concerns.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05.2022
High School Diploma -
Greene Early College High School
Snow Hill, NC05.2018
Associate of Arts -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2023
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Mail handling
- Sorting and labeling
- Observation Documentation
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- First Aid and CPR
- Clear Patient Communication
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Teamwork mindset
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient Assessments
- Long-Term Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Care
- Strong teamwork
- Detoxification support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Contact
413 Meadow Road, Walstonburg, North Carolina, 27888
Education
Kinston, NC,Snow Hill, NC,Kinston, NC
Timeline
Contract Travel Staff RN
Cynet
08.2024 - Current
Contract Travel Staff RN
Cell Staff
07.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor LTC Facility
PruittHealth North Carolina State Veterans Home
07.2022 - 06.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
ECU Health
05.2022 - 07.2022
Seasonal Election Poll Worker/Office Assistant
Greene County Board Of Elections
03.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Greene Early College High School
Associate of Arts -
Lenoir Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lenoir Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University