Brandy Butler
Registered Nurse
Whiteville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
RN, ICU, Neuro, SICU, and Stepdown
Oschner Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
11.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
RN, Critical Care
DaVita Dialysis
Memphis, TN
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Responsible for providing direct and\or indirect patient care
- Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by the hospital
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for an assigned group of patients
- Documents patient condition, treatments, and care given.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
RN, ICU,SICU
St. Benards Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis
- Under the general supervision of the Director, Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager, and Registered Nurse in charge, when not in charge
- Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.
LPN, Private Duty
General and Pulmonary, Real Nurses
Memphis, TN
07.2006 - 10.2018
- Take weight, height, temp, blood, blood pressure, and basic medical history; accurately documents in triage
- Review patient record (EHR) to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process
- Practice universal precautions with respect to established safety protocols and clean rooms between patient exams to ensure patients comfort and compliance with infection control standards
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
CNA
Memphis Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Memphis, TN
12.2002 - 02.2004
- Take weight, height, temp, blood, blood pressure, and basic medical history; accurately documents in triage and charter results according to generally accepted medical standards
- Review patient record (EHR) to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process
- Practice universal precautions with respect to established safety protocols and adhere to HIPPA laws
- Clean rooms between patient exams to ensure patients comfort and compliance with infection control standards.
Education
Nursing
Arkansas State University
Pharmacy Technology
Tennessee Tech Center
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Concorde Career College
Skills
Recreational TherapyFirst AidDrug AdministrationListeningCompassion
Phlebotomy
Specimen CollectionInsurance Filing, EducationCORE COMPETENCIESMotivate hard to reach/teach studentsCreated and implemented an ISS program that is currently utilizedDemonstrated strong oral communication skills by producing and delivering excellent written and presentational reportsHigh successes in driving result oriented projectsProficient with Microsoft OfficeAbility to deliver confident communication across organizationsPunctual, strong work ethic, initiative, accepts responsibility, very dependable and strong history of excellent attendance/ commitmentPatient and family advocacy
Preventive health
Intravenous therapy
Emergency Procedures
Neurology awareness
Critical care
Trauma recovery
Tracheostomy Care
Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
Completion of “Motivating and Reaching Hard to Teach Students” Program
Member of “Adults Belong in College” Club
Victims Advocate Certified
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
02-2024
ACLS
12-2023
BLS
08-2023
RN, ICU, Neuro, SICU, and Stepdown
Oschner Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
RN, ICU,SICU
St. Benards Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
RN, Critical Care
DaVita Dialysis
10.2017 - 12.2022
LPN, Private Duty
General and Pulmonary, Real Nurses
07.2006 - 10.2018
CNA
Memphis Healthcare and Rehabilitation
12.2002 - 02.2004
Nursing
Arkansas State University
Pharmacy Technology
Tennessee Tech Center
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Concorde Career College