Courtney Butler
Amarillo
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient assessments, medication administration, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective advocacy and clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Amarillo, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, resulting in timely interventions and improved care quality.
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Registered Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Central
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2022 - 10.2023
- GIP Hospice inpatient at this Level 1 Trauma Center
- Q1 hour insulin drips with 6:1 patient ratio, cardizem drips, continuous bipap on medical surgical
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores across departments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health Hospital
Bismarck, ND
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2022
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication management
- Medication administration
- Patient evaluations
- Clinical documentation
- Patient evaluation
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Family advocacy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Central
06.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University