Katie Butler
Pittsburg,KS
Summary
Ambitious Board-Certified Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Freeman Health System
08.2018 - Current
- Conferred with 4 physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted new NICU nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Family Practice Registered Nurse
Jacqueline Orender Family Medicine
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for patients each day in high-volume family setting.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Aprima.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ascension Health
06.2011 - 01.2013
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Washburn University Of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2011
High School Diploma -
Garden Plain High School
Garden Plain, KS05.2006
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Preventative Health
- Precepting
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Triaging
- Shared Governance
- Well Visit Procedures
- Adult and Newborn assessments
- Critical Care Nursing
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Family Advocacy
- Administering Immunizations
- Emergency Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nasogastric and Chest Tube Management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Kansas
- American Red Cross
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
References
Rahul Oberoi
Neonatologist
Freeman Health System
oberah@gmail.com
Kamal Gurung
Neonatologist
Freeman Health System
kamalgurung_2000@yahoo.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Freeman Health System
08.2018 - Current
Family Practice Registered Nurse
Jacqueline Orender Family Medicine
08.2013 - 08.2018
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ascension Health
06.2011 - 01.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Washburn University Of Topeka
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
High School Diploma -
Garden Plain High School
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