Barbara Butler
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at VA Medical Center, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in wound care and patient assessment, I excel in fostering communication among healthcare teams while ensuring quality patient care and safety. Certified in CPR/AED, I prioritize empathy in all interactions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing Registry
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Medical Center
11.1982 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Institute of Medical Studies
Los Angeles, CA08.1981
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA12.1980
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Electronic charting
- Patient relations
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- HIPAA
- Supply restocking
- Continuing education
- Quality assurance
- Patient care and safety
- Drug administration
- Vital signs
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- CPR certification
Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
43 years of service
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Medical Center
11.1982 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Institute of Medical Studies
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing Registry
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