Melissa Butler
Durant,OK
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TMC Home Health
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments based on patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and preferences.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices for home health care.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
ABC Home Health
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Advantx Home Care
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Home Health
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Bonham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
Southern Pointe Living Center
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Administered medication and treatments based on patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Healthcare Solutions
02.2011 - 04.2018
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and preferences.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Mays Home Heath
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Body Sculpting
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
ABC Home Health
07.2003 - 10.2006
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
Denison, TX08-2001
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Medication administration
- Infection control protocols
- Individualized care planning
- Wound management techniques
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Vital sign monitoring
- Attention to detail in documentation
- Quality assurance strategies
- HIPAA compliance
- Discharge planning
- Training and mentorship
- Strategies for fall risk reduction
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Charting proficiency
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Effective patient discharge planning
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart maintenance expertise
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TMC Home Health
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
ABC Home Health
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advantx Home Care
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Home Health
02.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Bonham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Southern Pointe Living Center
03.2018 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Healthcare Solutions
02.2011 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
Mays Home Heath
01.2008 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Body Sculpting
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
ABC Home Health
07.2003 - 10.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson County College