Linda Butler
8723 Conch Shell Ct., Panama City Beach,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Behavior Health
Grandview Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse Surveyor
State Of Alabama Department Of Public Health
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Surveyed long-term care residential facilities throughout Alabama for biannual credentialing survey.
Registered Nurse Behavior Health
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
06.2002 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL12.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL05.1977
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medical Screening
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Monitoring
- Family Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Physical Assessment
- Intakes and Discharges
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Patient Counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse Behavior Health
Grandview Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Surveyor
State Of Alabama Department Of Public Health
05.2014 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse Behavior Health
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
06.2002 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Faulkner University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University