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Jayda Butler

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Hardworking, experienced Registered Nurse with success in providing individualized and evidence-based patient care. Committed to delivering excellent patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction—various roles with many valuable skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Weight Management and Bariatrics

Lutheran Health Physician's
01.2024 - Current
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on the patient's acuity levels and individual needs regarding surgical or medical bariatric plans.
  • Use first-hand knowledge of diabetes mellitus/obesity and clinical expertise to provide compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educate patients and assist in obtaining insurance approval for weight management medications.
  • Independently identify and solve daily job responsibilities and challenges.

Certified Lactation Specialist

Lutheran Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Educated patient/family as well as acting as a resource for staff. The unit's only certified lactation specialist.
  • Navigated ethical dilemmas with professionalism and integrity, while prioritizing client confidentiality and autonomy at all times.
  • Promoted the prevention of complications such as mastitis or engorgement by advising clients on appropriate self-care measures and infection prevention
  • Bridged communication gaps between families and healthcare providers regarding breastfeeding goals and expectations.
  • Facilitated support groups for breastfeeding mothers, fostering community and shared experiences.
  • Developed educational materials and delivered presentations for staff education, prenatal classes, or one-on-one consultations.

Registered Nurse

Parkview Physician's Group, IM and Pediatrics
06.2019 - 01.2022
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms, diseases, or infection
  • Utilized personal diabetes mellitus experience to encourage and advocate for patients in their diagnosis journey.
  • Instructed patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention, and medication self-management to maintain the continuum of care
  • Assessed and determined the appropriate level of care required to safely meet the patient's medical needs, in response to the patient's stated symptoms. (Emergent, urgent, non-urgent, or home care status)

Registered Nurse, Postpartum

Parkview Women & Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Cared for and monitored neonates for post-birth stabilization and possible birth complications and defects
  • Worked closely with physicians, lead nurses, NICU staff, and patient care techs to collaborate care of mother-infant dyad and family
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Supported mother and floor nurses with breastfeeding questions and problems; utilizing current Internationally Board Certified Lactation Certification education.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Pediatrics

Lutheran Children's Hospital at Lutheran Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2016
  • Provided care of newborns to late adolescents, in their acute and chronic conditions and diseases, and created specific care plans for their health condition and age-appropriate levels.
  • Counseled patients/parents about children's health and safety issues, and infection prevention
  • Liaised between children's families and physicians to ensure comprehension of treatment plans and instructed on proper discharge care and follow-up
  • Educated nursing staff and patient's families regarding best practices for breastfeeding; utilizing current Internationally Board Certified Lactation Certification education.
  • Formed strong relationships with providers and adjunct staff including IV team, ER team, pharmacists, and child life care teams

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN
2008

Skills

  • Ability to research for evidence-based practice
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Personal Diabetes Experience
  • Postpartum maternal/infant care and proficient Breastfeeding Educator
  • Strong communication skills and ability to form valuable team relationships for collaboration
  • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to put nursing care plans into action
  • Onboarding nurses and support staff
  • Skillfulness in implementing infection control measures for environmental and individual patient needs
  • Extensive experience in preparing and delivering education for both patients and hospital staff

Accomplishments

February 2024 Daisy Award Honoree

https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/honorees/jayda-butler

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in Indiana, License number 28177252A, 2008 - current
  • Certified Lactation Specialist
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-current

Committees

Lutheran Pediatrics: Hospital-Wide Breastfeeding Committee

Lutheran OB- Infant Mortality Review Committee

Mighty Tidy Committee: Dust/Computer Workspaces/Breast Milk Storage Area-preventing infection, by limiting sources of infection and disease

Timeline

Registered Nurse Weight Management and Bariatrics

Lutheran Health Physician's
01.2024 - Current

Certified Lactation Specialist

Lutheran Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

Parkview Physician's Group, IM and Pediatrics
06.2019 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, Postpartum

Parkview Women & Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2019

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Pediatrics

Lutheran Children's Hospital at Lutheran Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Saint Francis

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