Kendra Butler
Cordova,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience delivering compassionate care to patients. I’m instrumental in conducting patient assessment, physical examinations, diagnostic studies. Eager to continue excelling as a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner within the Mental Health community, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. QUALIFICATIONS I have experience working as a Critical Care Nurse in several Top Level One Trauma and Critical Care hospitals, as well as I’ve provided quality, attentive, fast-paced care in the Emergency room caring for Psychiatric patients. I’ve learned to be an effective nurse by utilizing both my personal and nursing experiences. Psychiatric Staff Nurse possessing skills needed to help mental health patients make beneficial life changes. Promoting successful nursing career. Communicative Registered nurse with 5-year background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated professional offering masters in psychiatric mental health. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Drop N Swap Psychiatry
Cordova, TN
04.2022 - Current
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cordova Psychiatric Associates
Bartlett, TN
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsibilities may include diagnosing patients of all ages, developing treatment plans and overseeing the care of their patients
- As a psychiatric nurse practitioner providing mental health assessments, patient assistance, crisis interventions and medication and therapy
- Assessing dysfunction and observing and evaluating progress
- Helping people regain or improve coping abilities
- Administering psychotropic medications and helping monitor and manage their side effects
- Promoting factors and environments that help prevent further disability
- Promoting general health
- Assisting with self-care activities
- Administering and monitoring psychobiological treatment regimens
- Providing health education, such as psychoeducation
- Assisting with crisis intervention or management
- Offering basic counseling, such as general guidance or other types of interpersonal support
- Carrying out the role of case manager to help coordinate and support care with other healthcare professionals
- Participating with clients in recreational activities
- Conducting group or family therapy sessions
- Helping educate families and other interpersonal support members about mental health issues and lifestyle factors that may help improve or worsen someone’s condition
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Santa Rosa medical center
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Managing admissions and discharges within the department., Planning the nurse roster, Supervising and guiding other nurses in their work
- Encouraging a culture that promotes staff productivity
- Monitoring patients, administering medication and reporting patients' condition to doctors
- Maintaining patient records as per requirements
- Assisting with Preparing the nursing budget
- Maintaining inventories of medical supplies and medicines
- Recording performance of department nurses
- Ensuring that the unit runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations
- Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential in order to give direction to and support other nurses
- Provides patient care, supported nursing activities and implemented treatment protocols
- Collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to ensure patients' care plans adhered to needs and diagnosis and were adjusted as needed
- Trains patient and/or caretakers on treatment procedures after discharge
- Utilizes judgment supported by nursing theory and evidence in nursing care
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
University of California Los Angeles
Santa Monica, California
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and perform patient education in accordance with unit standards for all patient types and age groups
- Leverage expertise with aging process, human development stages, and cultural patterns
- Responds to all levels of Psychiatric emergencies in a calm, efficient manner, while directing others concisely
- Assist treating physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures including life-saving situations
- Provide education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregivers
- Administer infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and electrolytes
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, California
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Cared for patients with various neurological disorders with the emphasis of patients with strokes and aneurysms, vascular malformations, post angio therapy, post tpa (tissue plasminogen activator) treatment, Spinal Cord injuries & traumatic head injuries
- Administered the prescribed medications, changed dressings, clean the wounds and monitor the body
- Followed continuous cardiac and respiratory readings and reported observed changes
- Established purposeful, goal-directed relationships with patients
- Actively supports patients’ growth to more mature levels of development
- Helped patients understand the growth process and the effects of family and environmental stress
- Devised health care goals using a holistic approach aligned with patient and family needs.
Registered Nurse
Care Unit, Baptist Memorial
Memphis, Tennessee
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Served as the primary coordinator of all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care
- Worked in a team environment with doctor and nurse practitioner on staff 24 hours at a time; immediately reported critical values and changes in patient status
- Assessed the effectiveness of care and addressed any issues in order to exceed the desired patient outcomes
- Performed procedures of intravenous therapy including venipuncture for blood tests, set-up and monitoring of chest tubes and drainage systems, angiocath insertions and saline lock insertions
- Managed the nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization
- Supported the nursing staff with respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
Education
Master of Science - NP – Psychiatric Mental Health
University of Nevada
12.2020
Bachelor of Science-Registered -
Alcorn State University
05.2012
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Medication Prescribing and Administration
- Problem Resolution
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship Building
- Basic Math
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Active Listening
Affiliations
Resource Team Unit Practice Council - Co-Chair Duties include but not limited to Monthly meetings preparation with physicians and other co-chairs to review agendas and discuss outcomes desired.
American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Chapter.
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ANA Certified in Psychiatric & Mental Health
- Registered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of TN, NV, CA, FL
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Drop N Swap Psychiatry
04.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cordova Psychiatric Associates
03.2021 - 04.2022
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Santa Rosa medical center
07.2020 - 03.2021
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
University of California Los Angeles
07.2014 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
03.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Care Unit, Baptist Memorial
10.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Science - NP – Psychiatric Mental Health
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Science-Registered -
Alcorn State University
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ANA Certified in Psychiatric & Mental Health
- Registered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of TN, NV, CA, FL
Similar Profiles
Jordon McElroyJordon McElroy
Inventory Coordinator at Kevin Sweek (Ski Swap Company)Inventory Coordinator at Kevin Sweek (Ski Swap Company)
James PostellJames Postell
Robot Operator at Swap RoboticsRobot Operator at Swap Robotics
Leo CaoLeo Cao
Volunteer at Newport Ski SwapVolunteer at Newport Ski Swap