Cortney Lynn Button

• Assess, evaluate, and manage care for neonatal patients in an intensive care unit, including premature, cardiac, neurological and surgical issues.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Reduce hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to families of high-risk neonates.
• Develop individualized care plans for neonates with complex medical conditions, working closely with families and healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, providing input on patient care decisions and advocating for the needs of neonates and their families.
• Serve as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, cultivating future generations of clinicians dedicated to excellence in neonatal care.
• Mentor nursing staff, fostering professional growth through clinical guidance and educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development within the NICU department, establishing guidelines for best practices in neonatal care management.

• Caring for term and premature infants with acute and chronic health issues including respiratory, cardiac, neurological and surgical.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Contributed to positive departmental outcomes by serving on committees focused on quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice integration.
• Streamlined workflow in a fast-paced environment by maintaining accurate documentation, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and communicating effectively with colleagues.
• Enhanced team performance through active participation in ongoing professional development opportunities, sharing knowledge gained with colleagues to improve overall nursing practice.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, personalized bedside care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Integrating family-centered care principles into daily practice to strengthen partnerships between healthcare providers, patients, and families.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Travel Nurse for 1 assignment in the SCN/ NICU.