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Overview
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Austin Butters

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Dedicated leader known for innovative ideas with consistency to improve the reimbursement model and encourage staff to excel.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

The Chesapeake Retirement Community
Newport News, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
  • Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
  • Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
  • Participated in budget preparation activities related to nursing services.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
  • Maintained accurate records of staffing assignments and patient data according to established guidelines.
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.

Team Leader

Westminster Cantebury on Chesapeake Bay
Virginia, VA
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.

Director of MDS Services/ ADON/IDON

Newport News Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Newport News, VA
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
  • Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 60 nurses, fostering authentic support of both residents and staff.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, AL
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
  • Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
  • Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Distributed medications in accordance with patients' medical charts.

Nursing Unit Manager/ADON/MDS

Genesis Healthcare System
Elmore, AL
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise nursing activities and achieve optimal patient outcomes in hospital department and nursing home.
  • Enforced organization policies and exercised non-biased judgment while leading nursing staff in fiscally sound patient care, recordkeeping and professional communication.
  • Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
  • Hired, trained and supervised 15 nursing unit team members, facilitated professional growth of subordinates and modeled effective and compassionate nursing techniques.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Created training modules and documentation to train staff.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.

MDS Coordinator

Genesis Healthcare System
Elmore, AL
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
  • Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans for 100-bed facility.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and modify individualized care plans for patients in multiple units.
  • Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
  • Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.

LPN Charge Nurse

Genesis Healthcare System
Elmore, AL
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 60 patients per day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
03-2025

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL
08.2013

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
08.2021

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Staff supervision
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Patient safety
  • Work ethic
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Decision-making
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem resolution

Affiliations

Valedictorian, Reid State Technical College

Phi Theta Kappa Academic Society, CACC

Army Commendation Medal, OIF 2008-2009

Certification

  • BLS
  • MSL RN VA
  • RAC-CT

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

The Chesapeake Retirement Community
08.2023 - Current

Team Leader

Westminster Cantebury on Chesapeake Bay
03.2023 - 07.2024

Director of MDS Services/ ADON/IDON

Newport News Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2022 - 03.2023

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Jackson Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022

Nursing Unit Manager/ADON/MDS

Genesis Healthcare System
08.2020 - 01.2022

MDS Coordinator

Genesis Healthcare System
09.2018 - 07.2020

LPN Charge Nurse

Genesis Healthcare System
04.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Public University System

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Reid State Technical College

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Central Alabama Community College

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