Brenda Butler
Hagerstown,MD
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Staff Co-Cordinator
Adventist Health System
01.2004 - 11.2014
- Evaluated patients to determine individual needs as related to labor and delivey
- Collaborated with physicians to order diagnostic test and labs and specific procedures such as C-Sections, Vaginal deliveries, multiple births etc.
- Responsible for making charts and maintaining all test results in charts.
- Participated in all required classes to efficiently perform my job
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide best outcomes for patients.
- Prepared and organized clinical notes and documentation to provide detailed resources.
- Extended continued patient care and periodic evaluations to maintain and document optimal fit and function.
Medical Instrument Technician
Health And Services/NIH
09.1977 - 07.2008
- Worked with vendors to source diverse materials and items for use during device fabrication processes.
- Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity. Maintained cardiac charts.
- Provided cardiac records upon request from physicians.
- Supervised 5 employees performing electrocardiograms, cardiac monitors, editing cardiologist interpretation of cardiac test into patient charts by computer system.
- Periodic evaluations of employees performance. Made recommendations to my superiors.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
Telephone Interviewer-Data Collection
Westat Research
11.1986 - 05.2002
- Followed call center protocols when notifying participants of call purpose and use of information.
- Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignment.
- Gathered data and insights from participants during telephone interviews.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
- Administered phone interviews to survey participants.
- Documented records of call information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health And Human Services
08.1973 - 07.1977
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Undergraduate
University of District of Columbia
Washington,DCCertificate - Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology
Ultrasound Diagnostic Scool
Silver Spring, MD06.1990
Practical Nursing Certification - Patient Care
Margaret Washington Vocational School
Washington, DC03.1973
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Ballou
Washington DC06.1971
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Medical Equipment
- Cardiac interpretation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Quality Control
Timeline
Unit Staff Co-Cordinator
Adventist Health System
01.2004 - 11.2014
Telephone Interviewer-Data Collection
Westat Research
11.1986 - 05.2002
Medical Instrument Technician
Health And Services/NIH
09.1977 - 07.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health And Human Services
08.1973 - 07.1977
Undergraduate
University of District of Columbia
Certificate - Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology
Ultrasound Diagnostic Scool
Practical Nursing Certification - Patient Care
Margaret Washington Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Ballou
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