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BRENDA BUTLER

Registered Nurse
Tyler,TX

Summary

Background working in a multi-disciplinary medical, intensive care, cardiology, orthopedic facility helping people take control of their pain, rehabilitate injuries and reach health goals.

Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 35 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Core Medical Staffing
Manchaster, New Hampshire
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients on 30-bed unit.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to (1:5 ratio to nurse) patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts (Epic and Cerner) to accurately document medical care.
  • Monitored (1:2, 1:1, 1:5 nurse: patient ratio) patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Methodist Medical Center (Core Medical Staffing)
San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • COVID-10 Critical Care/ICU/Telemetry
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Nurse Gastroenterology Lab, Intensive Care Unit

Keck Medicine Of USC
Los Angeles, CA
10.2009 - 09.2019
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans
  • Monitored 10-20 patients per day post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
  • Responsible for Hemovac Autotransfusion System administration
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care on 20+ patients depending on case loads for daily
  • Interviewed 20+ patients per day to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, height, and medical history
  • Assisted 20-30 patients with healing and recovery after surgery (PACU)
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results
  • Provided on-call care two weekends and four nights per month
  • Educated patients about their treatments, procedures, and follow-up care
  • Provided conscious sedation for 10-20 patients per day depending on case load; assisted physicians in examining patients by assisting with instruments, injections, and monitoring patient vital signs and status during procedures.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Med-Surg Telemetry and Emergency Department
  • Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 1-5 high acuity patients per RN
  • Cared for patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge (5-10 patients daily depending on discharges)

Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Recorded 5-10 patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical record
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating, and improving medical protocols/guidelines
  • Actively participated in monthly unit-based Quality Assurance Program
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients
  • Scanned incoming documentation (5-10 patients) daily
  • Pulled patient charts daily for upcoming appointments
  • Typed medical orders for procedures and laboratory tests
  • Assigned patients to correct diagnosis-related groups
  • Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.

Registered Nurse

METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
Dallas, TX
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Orthopedics, Med-Surg, ICU
  • Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as senior nurse on primary health care team
  • Recorded 1-5 patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
  • Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests daily on cardiac unit
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating, and improving medical protocols/guidelines
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Energetic employee who quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, asthma, renal disease, and cardiac disease
  • Managed care from admission to discharge on 1-5 patients daily.

Registered Nurse

CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER
Longview, TX
05.1991 - 05.1995
  • Gynecology and Newborn Nursery
  • Completed clinical work in newborn nursery (3-5 babies)
  • Recorded 6-8' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to post-partum unit after delivery
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Implemented new floor assignments (20-30 patients) based on evaluation of staffing requirements as charge nurse.
  • Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
  • Implemented new floor assignments (20-30 patients) based on evaluation of staffing needs.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies (1:5 nurse patient ratio)

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas
Tyler, TX
05.1991

MBA - Business Administration

The University of Texas
Tyler, TX
05.1988

Doctorate Nursing Practice DNP - Nursing Practice

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Master of Science - Nursing And Healthcare Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2018

Skills

  • Medication administration expertise
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Vascular and Ventilator understanding
  • Med-Surg Telemetry
  • Critical Care (ICU, CVICU, MICU)
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Epic ad Cerner Documentation Systems
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Assessments
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Family planning services education
  • Patient consultation
  • Acute care expertise
  • Trauma recovery
  • Well visit procedures
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Sanitation
  • Fluent in [Language]
  • Women's health exams
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Home care
  • Preventive health
  • ICD-9 forms

Affiliations

Member California Nurses Association (CNA) Member Texas Nurses Association (TNA) Member Association California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) Member American Nurses Association (ANA)

Additional Information

  • CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES , Registered Nurse Texas 572390 (Current) Registered Nurse California 595584 (Current) Basic Life Support (BLS) January 31, 2023 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) January 31, 2023 L.A. Fire Dept. Fire Card February 28, 2023

Work Availability

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Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Methodist Medical Center (Core Medical Staffing)
01.2020 - 01.2021

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Core Medical Staffing
06.2019 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse Gastroenterology Lab, Intensive Care Unit

Keck Medicine Of USC
10.2009 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNA
01.2008 - 01.2009

Registered Nurse

METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2001 - 01.2008

Registered Nurse

CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER
05.1991 - 05.1995

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas

MBA - Business Administration

The University of Texas

Doctorate Nursing Practice DNP - Nursing Practice

University of Phoenix

Master of Science - Nursing And Healthcare Administration

Grand Canyon University

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