KEYSIA BUTLER
Roswell,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 11+ years of acute care bedside experience; including nearly 5 years in a high volume Surgery / Trauma unit at Grady Memorial Hospital. Experienced as a bedside nurse, relief charge nurse, and preceptor supporting new graduate nurse residents, and student nurses. Skilled in rapid prioritization, interdisciplinary communication, and coordinating complex care in high-acuity settings. Motivated to bring frontline expertise to the Clinical Care Coordinator HUB role and expand skills in hospital-wide patient flow coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to high-acuity post-operative surgical and trauma patients in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Support patient throughput by assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and bed placement communication to promote safe-patient flow and unit efficiency
- Support shift operations, prioritize patient assignments based on acuity, and assist with staffing needs and resource allocation
- Precept new graduate nurse residents by providing clinical coaching, skills validation, prioritization guidance, and support in managing high-acuity patient assignments
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted Oncologists during radiation treatments to oncology patients following established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatment sessions for safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, side effects, and care procedures.
- Assessed new and established patients during clinical appointments
- Managed patient records using electronic health systems for accurate documentation.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Decatur, Georgia
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered direct nursing care to oncology and medical surgical patients, managing complex comorbidities, symptom management, and high-risk administration
- Monitored patients for clinical deterioration and escalation of changes in condition promptly
- Provided care and emotional support for Veterans
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Level 1 Trauma Center
Memphis, TN
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked on a 28 bed Med Surg unit in a 337 bed Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital; completed a 4 week contract floating between Covid and stepdown units
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed pain (via PCA or CADD pump)
- Reviewed physician orders, implemented and evaluated plans of care
- Provided patient advocacy and education of treatment options
- Provided clinical instructions to student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Resource One Medical
Memphis, TN
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided direct patient care of mentally disabled patients in an in-home setting
- Documented and reported expected as well as unexpected responses to track medical symptoms and progress of treatments
- Assisted patients in managing daily living including mechanical lifting, bathing and feeding support
- Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support patient care plans, working under RN's supervision.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meritan
Memphis, TN
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Provided direct patient care of mentally disabled patients in medical residency setting
- Documented and reported expected as well as unexpected responses to track medical symptoms and progress of treatments
- Assisted patients in managing daily living including lifting, bathing and feeding support
- Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support resident care plans, working under RN's supervision
- Recognized and corrected potential behavior problems in caring and consistent manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ 08.2023 - 03.2025
Associate of Applied Science - RN: Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2020
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, TN12.2014
BS - Biology
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN08.1997
Skills
- Continuity of care / Transitions of care
- Electronic Medical Record Documentation
- Trauma & Post-Surgical Management
- Rapid Prioritization & Critical Thinking
- Precepting, Coaching & Mentorship
- Delegation & Team Support
- Staffing Awareness & Unit Workflow Support
Additional Information
- RN - Registered Nurse, Georgia - License # RN306471; expires: Jan, 2028
- BLS expires: May 2026
- ACLS expires: May 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
08.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Level 1 Trauma Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Resource One Medical
07.2019 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meritan
04.2015 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - RN: Nursing
Excelsior College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology
BS - Biology
University of Tennessee At Martin