Stacy Potter
Yandina,QLD
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in staff management, service development and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and comprehensive education programs. Committed to delivering exceptional patient-focused renal care while adhering to research-based best practice guidelines and fostering team development and promoting supportive learning environments.
A Strong emphasis on collaboration with commercial teams to drive strategic goals and committed to advancing industry skills while empowering clinical staff through effective training and resources.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Specialist
Fresenius Medical
, QLD
03.2010 - Current
- Supplied knowledge and training on various products to newly hired staff.
- Created educational plans to instruct customers and patients on the latest Fresenius Medical Care technology.
- Established strong collaborative relationships with healthcare providers and managers.
- Exhibited clinical knowledge, expertise, and training for colleagues across Australia.
- Provided training sessions on home HD and PD dialysis therapies for clients, and provided support for the training of complex patient cases.
- Active in assisting business managers with tender responses for home therapies throughout Australia.
- Collaborated with nursing and medical professionals to ensure patient safety and quality care.
Chronic Disease Nurse
Nambour General Hospital
Nambour, Qld
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Developing,organizing and conducting pre dialysis education programs and care pathways for patients approaching end stage renal failure
- Coordination of access to allied health professionals for pre-dialysis renal patients in the Sunshine Coast Area.
- Development of development of educational materials related to disease prevention or management.
- Established positive relationships with patients by providing compassionate support during transition into the dialysis programs.
- Co-ordination of dialysis access appointments and introduction to appropriate care teams.
Anemia Coordinator, Specialist Nurse
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, UK
02.2003 - 12.2008
- Establishment of the anaemia coordinator role for New Cross Hospital, requiring service and protocol development for the management of anaemia in over 550 renal patients, ranging from pre-dialysis, HD, PD, transplant, to supportive care.
- Development and supervision of anaemia management protocols for the different renal pathways in collaboration with the lead consultant.
- Ensuring appropriate investigation and initiation of treatment for anaemia of all patients entering the service.
- Direct case load management of 70 patients mainly receiving supportive care.
- Liaison with primary health care and palliative services to facilitate patient planned end of life care
- To provide advice, support and health education to patients and carer’s and colleagues.
- Monitoring and adjustment of patient care via MDT meetings, nurse-led clinics, and domiciliary visits.
- Monitoring and audit of service to meet Renal Association and EBPG whilst running a cost effective service.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Restructuring the service with the Medical Director for renal services and the NUM resulting in a saving of £1 million.
- Provided leadership, education, and mentorship to colleagues and students to support the knowledge and practice of renal anemia management throughout the service.
Education and Development Sister
Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust
Wolverhampton , UK
01.2000 - 02.2003
- Developing tailored education programs and materials for nurses within the renal services.
- Auditing infection control and clinical standards, with a focus on highlighting educational deficits and gaps in service.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with new and established staff to further best practice outcomes within the renal services.
- Developed induction and education programs in renal skills and knowledge for all staff entering the renal workforce and ensuring continued support and mentorship within the service.
- Developed education and skills training to encourage patients to be self caring within their renal therapies.
Nursing Sister (NUM)
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, UK
05.1996 - 01.2000
- Provided leadership by setting standards for professional practice and role modelling behaviours.
- Coordinated the daily and forward planning operations of the unit, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
- Managed a staff of 20 permanent employees, including employee relations activities such as personal development plans, performance appraisals, and corrective action plans when needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to assess patient outcomes and develop treatment plans.
- Investigated any incidents reported within the ward promptly according to established guidelines.
- Provided support to nurses during stressful situations or emergencies on the floor. Facilitated de-briefing following critical incidents.
- Resolved conflicts within the team members and also with other departments in a diplomatic manner but with regards to staff and patient safety.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care needs, developed plans of care, and implemented nursing interventions.
Senior Staff Nurse (CN)
Renal, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS
Wolverhampton, UK
01.1993 - 05.1996
- Between the Home therapies Unit in CAPD with a case load of 50 patients between 2 nurses and the 23 station Haemodialysis unit.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care needs, developed individualized care plans, and maintained accurate medical records.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss patient issues, concerns, goals; offered solutions when appropriate.
- Developed strategies for improvement of nursing services; monitored outcomes for effectiveness.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Developing and delivering training programs to home patients and ward staff
- Monitoring and supporting patients in their care in the home
- Providing clinical advise to other Health care professionals and students.
Enrolled Nurse
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Manchester, UK
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Planning, implementing and assessing the care of children undergoing renal investigations, dialysis, transplantation and palliative care
- Training both parents and, if old enough, children in all aspects of their care at home.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, and reported to medical staff, adjusting treatment plans as prescribed.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
Education
ENB 928 Diabetic Nursing
Wolverhampton School of Nursing And Midwifery
Wolverhampton UK02.1999
ENB 998 Teaching And Assessing in Clinical Practice -
Wolverhampton School of Nursing And Midwifery
05.1996
General Nursing (level1) - English National Board Certified - Nursing
Salford Colledge of Nursing And Midwifery
Salford, UK02.1993
ENB 143 Renal Nursing -
Nottingham School of Nursing
01.1990
Enrolled Nurse (level 2) English National Board certified -
Salford School of Nursing And Midwifery
Salford, UK04.1987
Skills
- Staff leadership and development
- Management of budgets
- Customer Relations
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Work planning and prioritization
- Customer Relationship Management
- Decision Making
- Critical thinking, strategic planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Specialist
Fresenius Medical
03.2010 - Current
Chronic Disease Nurse
Nambour General Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2010
Anemia Coordinator, Specialist Nurse
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
02.2003 - 12.2008
Education and Development Sister
Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust
01.2000 - 02.2003
Nursing Sister (NUM)
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
05.1996 - 01.2000
Senior Staff Nurse (CN)
Renal, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS
01.1993 - 05.1996
Enrolled Nurse
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1993
ENB 928 Diabetic Nursing
Wolverhampton School of Nursing And Midwifery
ENB 998 Teaching And Assessing in Clinical Practice -
Wolverhampton School of Nursing And Midwifery
General Nursing (level1) - English National Board Certified - Nursing
Salford Colledge of Nursing And Midwifery
ENB 143 Renal Nursing -
Nottingham School of Nursing
Enrolled Nurse (level 2) English National Board certified -
Salford School of Nursing And Midwifery
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