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Karen Butler

Ethelsville

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in hematology/oncology. Skilled in effective communication, patient assessment, and team training, driving improved patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital
Columbus, MS
08.2018 - Current

Work closely with physician and other staff to provide quality care to hematology/oncology patients. Assess patient's for any needs or changes in status that needs to be addressed and report to the physician. Train new clinic nurses for our clinic and other clinics. Access ports, venipuncture, obtain vital signs, perform comprehensive assessments.

Registered Nurse

Columbus Hematology/Oncology
Columbus, MS
05.2015 - 08.2018

Worked closely with provider to provide care to oncology/hematology patients. Administer and mix chemotherapy agents. Assess ports, perform phlebotomies, obtain vital signs, perform comprehensive assessments on all patients.

Registered Nurse

NMMC- West Point
West Point, MS
06.2010 - 05.2015

Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans. Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care strategies. Worked mainly on med-surg but also worked in OB, ER and ICU.

Education

High School Diploma -

Houston High School
Houston
05-1996

Associate of Science - Nursing

MUW
Columbus, MS
05-2010

Associate of Arts -

EMCC
Columbus, MS
05-2008

Skills

    Proficient in direct patient care Strive to communicate efficiently with staff, patients, and family Provide thorough documentation Skilled in patient education Provide compassion and empathy for patients and families Train and support new clinic staff

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Columbus Hematology/Oncology
05.2015 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse

NMMC- West Point
06.2010 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

MUW

High School Diploma -

Houston High School

Associate of Arts -

EMCC