Katrina Potter
Summary
As a dedicated nurse working in the Emergency Department within the Te Tairawhiti community, I have developed my ability to provide culturally safe and sensitive care. This ensures that I continually advocate for and exhibit nursing practices that respect the unique needs of patients and their Whanau.
My experiences in this department have deepened my understanding of the challenges faced by our community and I am committed to treating every patient with respect and equality.
My excellent clinical assessment skills enable me to identify a deteriorating patient and escalate care as necessary. I thrive in both autonomous and collaborative settings, always aiming to achieve the best possible health outcomes with a high level of professionalism.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti
Gisborne, New Zealand
02.2018 - Current
- Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed if a deteriorating patient identified.
- Improve patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices, whilst continuing professional development.
- Work competently in highly stressful situations incl resuscitations, trauma, and triaging.
- Shift co-ordinating - managing department flow, prioritising patient care, liaison between departments and allied health. Communicating with ambulance staff and retrieval teams. Allocating and supporting staff during the shift.
- Senior nurse on night shift working with junior staff.
- Experienced preceptor to New Graduate and new nurses to the department.
- Shared lead nurse role for a national project to implement point of care testing for cardiac patients, improving rapid diagnostic processes.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Gisborne, NZ11.2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Gisborne, NZ11.2019
Skills
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing
- Triaging - Australasian Triaging Certificate
- Current Core Advanced Life Support
- Paediatric Life Support Certificate
- IV Cannulation Certification
- PROMPT - Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training
- Preceptor Training
- Stroke and Sepsis Training
References
Michelle Hunter - Registered Nurse (Former CNC)
Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti Emergency Department
Mobile # 0273068171
michelle.hunter@tdh.org.nz
Dr Daniel Nejak - Emergency Specialist
Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti Emergency Department
Mobile # 0211940789
daniel.nejak@tdh.org.nz
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science -
Eastern Institute of Technology