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Samantha Potts

@samanthapotts

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Registered Nurse and nurse leader delivering compliant, evidence-based care across multi-state, high-acuity settings.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a dynamic healthcare environment where I can apply clinical expertise and leadership to enhance patient care, strengthen continuous team development, and ensure evidence-based, compliant outcomes.

I’m a compassionate, results-driven Registered Nurse with a solid foundation in clinical nursing practice, including patient assessment, critical care, and medication administration. I combine strong leadership with evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes while keeping care standardized and compliant.

In nursing leadership roles, I’ve led nursing operations across six states, overseen policy development and staff training, and managed critical incidents and senior-level clinical consultation. I’ve also supervised clinic operations, coordinated interdisciplinary care, supported occupational health triage and return-to-work guidance, and ensured safe, high-quality care through meticulous documentation and quality assurance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Nurse Manager

Current

Vista Care

Nov 2025 - Present (8 months)

Led nursing operations across multiple states for IDD services, including regulatory compliance, standardized clinical practices, and critical incident management.

Nurse Operations Regulatory Compliance Quality Improvement Policy Development Staff Training Clinical Consultation Critical Incident Management Clinical Care Coordination Admissions Support

Neurology Nurse Supervisor

Washington University

Jun 2025 - Nov 2025 (5 months)

Supervised Department of Neurology nursing operations, supporting clinical workflows, training, and quality initiatives.

Clinic Operations Staff Scheduling Inventory Management Training Programs Quality Improvement Team Building Compliance Documentation Documentation Visiting Learner Clearance Body Substance Exposure (BSE)Case Coordination

Occupational Health Staff Nurse

Washington University

Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Provided occupational health nursing support including triage, exposure case coordination, vaccination record review, and return-to-work guidance.

Occupational Health Nursing Triage Exposure Management Body Substance Exposure (BSE)Patient Education Vaccination Record Review Case Coordination Public Health Initiatives

Assistant Director of Nursing

BRIA of Columbia

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

Acted as Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence, managing nursing operations, case management, care planning, and quality assurance.

Case Management Compliance Documentation Quality Assurance Nursing Education Recruitment Return Demonstrations Resident Appointments Documentation And Reporting

Operating Room RN

Mercy Hospital South

Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Provided preoperative and postoperative nursing care and worked both scrub and circulating roles to support safe surgical procedures.

patient assessment Positioning Monitoring Vital Signs Circulating Nursing Instrument Passing Aseptic Technique OR Setup

Direct Care

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Treatment Facility

May 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Provided direct patient care for adolescents and adults, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, tube feeding support, and self-harm assessment.

Direct Patient Care Vital Signs Monitoring NG Tube Placement Crisis Intervention Documentation Case Management Professional Development

Patient Service Specialist

SSM Health Physical Therapy

Oct 2018 - Aug 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Supported clinic operations by verifying patient information and insurance eligibility, updating EHR records, and coordinating appointments and follow-ups.

Patient Intake Electronic Health Records (EHR)Insurance Eligibility Verification Scheduling Billing Support Customer Service

Supervisory Laboratory Assistant

Vedanta Laboratories

May 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Supervised laboratory operations, supported instructional goals, and coordinated lab logistics including equipment maintenance and lab manuals.

laboratory operations Instructional Support Equipment Procurement Equipment Maintenance Supervision Lab Manual Preparation

Laboratory Assistant

Esse Health

Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Performed laboratory sample preparation and maintenance, ran routine lab tests, and supported research and administrative tasks with accurate documentation.

Inventory Management Sterilization Lab Tests Lab Documents Data Entry File Management note taking Research Support