Donna M. Pote is seeking a nursing leadership position where she can utilize her 20 years of nursing experience and 3 years of management experience. She has a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Nursing with a focus on leadership and management. She has worked in various clinical roles at several hospitals, including as a clinical staff leader and charge nurse, and has experience in all areas of nursing. Her objective is to ensure optimal organizational performance by providing support, problem-solving, and the highest standards of patient care.

1. Donna M. Pote, RN, BSN
1501 Eads Court
Clarksville TN, 37043
Phone # 931-933-0778
Email: poedo41@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position in nursing leadership and management, where my three years of
management experience and twenty years of nursing experience can be utilized. I am
experienced in all aspects of nursing and able to work well with all levels of personnel and
management. I will strive for the organizations optimal performance as well as provide support
and problem solving for both patients and family members. I will use learned and experienced
knowledge to ensure the highest standards of care. I am a reliable, organized and punctual
employee.
Education
Currently, Western Governors University - Master of Science, Nursing – Leadership and
Management, planned graduation date of January 2017
2015- Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science Nursing
1995, Gloucester County College
Associates in Applied Science Nursing
Dean’s List, National Honors Society Phi Theta Kappa, Member of the Student Nurse
Organization, National Student Nurse Association.

2. Work Experience
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2013 – Present / Clinical Staff Leader
Provide direct supervisory leadership and serve as a key member of the Nursing Leadership
team. Lead a cohort of 15 staff members and participate in overall management of a
cardiovascular surgical stepdown unit comprised of twenty beds and 45 employees. Responsible
for development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for
implementation and outcomes for people, leadership, quality service, compliance, finance,
throughput and scheduling. Ensure the unit’s optimal performance by engaging in effective
problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. Provide
feedback and coaching to staff members utilizing the evaluation process and by recognizing
them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture.
2011-2013 / Charge Nurse
Provide direct patient care on a cardiovascular step-down unit utilizing the nursing process
to plan and manage the care for patients using evidence based practices. Develop a plan of
care to prioritize patient’s healthcare needs and provide realistic outcomes, as well as
participate in finding solutions when there are variances from the established goals. Provide
patient and family education. Communicate pertinent information with the physicians and
residents, as well as other members of the healthcare team to coordinate an effective plan of
care and discharge plan. Assign duties to staff according to skill levels, manage patient
flow. Hold care providers accountable to clinical and customer service standards, as well as
demonstrating to and assisting others to utilize critical thinking skills to ensure the best
possible outcome for patients.
Parallon Workforce Management Solutions
2012-Present, Per Diem RN
Provided direct patient care on telemetry/step-down and med-surg units on an as needed basis.
Gateway Medical Center
2010- 2011, Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
Provide direct patient care on a Medical Step-down Unit utilizing the nursing process to plan and
manage care for patients using evidenced-based practices. Develop a plan of care to prioritize
patient’s healthcare needs and provide realistic outcomes, as well as communicate with all
members of the healthcare team to coordinate the plan of care and discharge plan. Provide
patient and family education. Communicate pertinent information with the physicians and
residents, as well as other members of the healthcare team to coordinate an effective plan of care

3. and discharge plan. Serve as a team leader / charge nurse to coordinate patients care throughout
the unit. Assign duties to staff according to skill levels, manage patient flow.
Work Experience cont.
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
- Magnet hospital
- 2009 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award Winner
2005 – 2010, Staff nurse / Charge Nurse
Provide direct patient care on a progressive cardiac care / cardiovascular step-down unit
utilizing the nursing process to plan and manage the care for patients using evidence based
practices. Develop a plan of care to prioritize patient’s healthcare needs and provide realistic
outcomes, as well as participate in finding solutions when there are variances from the
established goals. Provide patient and family education. Communicate pertinent information
with the physicians and residents, as well as other members of the healthcare team to
coordinate an effective plan of care and discharge plan. Serve as a team leader / charge
nurse to coordinate patients care throughout the unit. Assign duties to staff according to skill
levels, manage patient flow. Hold care providers accountable to clinical and customer
service standards, as well as demonstrating to and assisting others to utilize critical thinking
skills to ensure the best outcome for the patients. Act as a preceptor to newly hired nurses.
Advance my professional growth by participating in the professional clinical ladder and on
various committees. Served as restraint champion on the unit and was able to maintain a
restraint free environment for two years.
Virtua Health Systems
2000-2010 Staff nurse
Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit. Apply the nursing process to plan and
manage the acre of patients, including patient and family education. Communicate with
members of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate an effective plan of care and discharge.
When needed float to the ICU and Short Procedure Unit.

4. Work Experience cont.
Cooper University Hospital
2002 – 2008 Staff nurse
Provided direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit. Apply the nursing process to plan
and manage the acre of patients, including patient and family education. Communicated
with physicians, residents and interns as well as other members of the healthcare team to
coordinate an effective plan of care and discharge. Floated to the CCU and medical surgical
floors when needed.
Mainline Health System
2001 – 2005, Staff nurse / Charge nurse
Provided direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit. Apply the nursing process to plan
and manage the care of patients, including patient and family education. Communicated
with physicians, residents and interns as well as other members of the healthcare team to
coordinate an effective plan of care and discharge. Served as a charge nurse to coordinate
patients care throughout the unit, assigning duties to staff according to skill levels.
South Jersey Health Systems
1995 – 2001, Staff nurse / Charge nurse
Provided direct patient care on a Post Intensive Care Unit. Applied the nursing process to
plan and manage the care of patients, including patient and family education. Prioritize
patient care needs and provided for direct care and observation on my unit, assigning duties
to staff according to skill levels. Supervised RN’s, LPN’s and Unit Assistants. Made rounds
with physicians and participated in discharge planning.
Licenses and Certificates
1995 – Licensed RegisteredNurse, State of New Jersey
2010 – Licensed RegisteredNurse, State of Tennessee
ACLS and BLS certified. IV and Phlebotomy certified. Telemetry certified. Critical
Care course. Multiple leadership and human resource classes attended.