Devon Buteau
Physician's Choice Home Health
Livermore,CA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with clinical expertise in Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, and Home Health. Specializes in patient assessment, medication management, clinical documentation, and care coordination. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure environments while prioritizing patient safety and evidence-based care.
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
2 Years 6 Months- Independently managed a high-volume caseload of 5–6 patients daily across a rural service area, performing comprehensive assessments, evaluating discharge instructions and medication regimens, determining skilled nursing visit frequency, and coordinating individualized plans of care based on patient needs.
- Provided skilled nursing care including complex wound care, PICC line care and management, colostomy care, drain management, medication management, and ongoing assessment of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition, identified potential complications, and communicated clinical findings with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community setting.
- Delivered detailed patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatment plans, wound care, and recognition of complications to promote safe, effective self-management and prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
9 Months- Achieved optimal patient outcomes through dedicated care for 4-5 critically ill patients in a progressive care unit, focusing on continuous cardiac monitoring each shift.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in compliance with established protocols.
- Counseled patients and family members, providing emotional and psychological support.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reduced complications in Intermediate Care Unit by providing timely and accurate assessments of patient conditions.
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Telemetry
1 Year 6 Months- Assessed and monitored the conditions of 6-7 acutely ill patients each shift, implementing appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Engaged with all members of the health care team to systematically assess, develop, and evaluate individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments and assisted in administering medications on time. Responded promptly to changes in patient conditions, utilizing clinical decision-making skills.
- Developed and implemented inclusive educational strategies to ensure diverse patient populations actively contributed to their care plans.
- Evaluated patient conditions and implemented discharge plans based on best practices and clinical guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Clinical assessment
EHR documentation
Cerner EHR
OASIS documentation
Patient Assessment & Care Planning
Medication Administration
Patient & Family Education
Care Coordination
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient education
Strong communication skills
Bilingual communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) — California, Active
- Registered Nurse (RN) — Nevada, Active
- BLS — American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Physician's Choice Home Health
02.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Henderson Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Telemetry
Desert Springs Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2023Read More
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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