Rebecca Butler
Aberdeen,WA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over twenty years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Emergency Department, Clinic setting, Skilled Nursing, Home Health and Behavioral Health. Active Washington and Multi-state license. A Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and healthcare system initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Telecare
03.2024 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Evaluated work performance of 15 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
- Championed initiatives focused on improving workplace diversity to foster an inclusive environment that respects the cultural backgrounds of staff members and patients alike.
Director of Nursing
Right at Home
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Director of Nursing
Minot Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Site Nurse Manager
Lone Star Circle Of Care
05.2015 - 10.2021
- Manage three separate clinic service lines; Women's health, Pediatrics and Behavioral Health.
- Function as site RN, train oncoming nurses, address any escalations, manage vaccines and medications.
- Assist with training of new organizational nurses and managers.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Performed annual reviews assessing each employee's performance and developed improvement plans.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
- Established and maintained positive work environment to enhance retention and productivity.
- Communicated best practices among on-site personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Participate in the development and certification of an on site adolescent provider and environment.
- Created and implemented aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs. Developed Par levels for supplies, medications and vaccines.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Seton Healthecare
05.2004 - 05.2015
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and
treatments. Supervised 16 other employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Implemented new floor assignments based on
evaluation of staffing requirements - Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a 13 bed emergency room observation unit, providing direct care to up to thirteen patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over thirteen patients daily.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN, United States02.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2004
Skills
- Site safety
- Coordinating site operations
- Managerial finance
- Site coordination
- Current Texas licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
- Site management
- Multi-site operations
- Staff retention
- Nurse Leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 23 staff members.
- Co-lead in the development of an adolescent program.
Affiliations
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau, 2014
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Telecare
03.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Right at Home
09.2022 - 03.2024
Director of Nursing
Minot Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 08.2022
Site Nurse Manager
Lone Star Circle Of Care
05.2015 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Seton Healthecare
05.2004 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
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