Chanda Butler
Lake City,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at MHMs, showcasing exceptional patient care and clinical judgment skills. Excelled in medication administration and fostering holistic care environments, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Expert in leading teams and mentoring new staff, demonstrating a unique blend of technical proficiency and compassionate communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MHMs
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
MHMs
09.2015 - 04.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL04-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Data collection
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Geriatric nursing
- Removing sutures
- Feeding assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MHMs
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
MHMs
09.2015 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
Florida Gateway College
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