Ruth Potter
Registered Nurse
Menahga
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes. Works well with diverse populations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Sanford Health
Bemidji
08.2022 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with established Sanford Health protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and procedures at Sanford Health.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures consistently.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
RN Case Manager Home Health & Hospice
Lakewood Health Care
Staples
01.2022 - 06.2022
- RN case manager for 20+ patients who receive care in their homes for a variety of reasons including follow up after an acute illness or surgery or long term health maintenance.
- Medication management, nursing assessment, care plan development and interventions, liaison between patient/family and PCP and other hospital staff.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documented patient interactions and maintained accurate medical records.
RN Mental Health
Allina Health-Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Provide support to patients with acute mental health needs.
- Medication administration and education.
- Monitor and provide coping skills for patients with suicidal/self harm urges.
- One to one counseling on a variety of mental health concerns.
Caregiver
Home Health Care
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Caregiver for my 94-year-old mother.
- Administer medications, order refills, Assist with ADLs, Schedule and transport to doctor appointments, Health Care POA.
Caregiver
Home Health Care
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Administer medications, order refills, Schedule and transport to doctor appointments, Assist with ADLs, Cook meals, Housekeeping, Laundry, Companionship.
Sign Language Interpreter
Intermediate District
Plymouth
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Provided interpreting services to deaf and hard of hearing students ages 18-21 in a transitional program.
Sign Language Interpreter
Moorhead Public Schools
Moorhead
01.1994 - 01.2004
- Provided interpreting services for students in a K-12 school setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MNHealth Care Interpreter -
College of St Catherine's
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MNGenerals -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MNSkills
- RN License
- BLS
- Sign Language
- Nursing
- Home care
- Acute care
- Care plans
- Microsoft Excel
- Epic
- Typing
- Mental Health Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Records
- Interpretation
- Translation
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 06/15-Present Minnesota license
- CPR Certification
Languages
American Sign Language
Timeline
RN
Sanford Health
08.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager Home Health & Hospice
Lakewood Health Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
RN Mental Health
Allina Health-Abbott Northwestern Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Home Health Care
06.2013 - 05.2017
Caregiver
Home Health Care
01.2007 - 01.2013
Sign Language Interpreter
Intermediate District
01.2004 - 01.2007
Sign Language Interpreter
Moorhead Public Schools
01.1994 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Health Care Interpreter -
College of St Catherine's
Generals -
University of Minnesota