Ruth Butler
East Granby,CT
Summary
Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Elara Caring. adept in SBAR communication and administering medication. Excelled in delivering culturally competent care, Expert in patient education and monitoring, demonstrating exceptional direct patient care and leadership skills. Offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Team Manager
Elara Caring
06.2021 - Current
- Improved patient care by overseeing the daily activities of a clinical team, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Enhanced teamwork and collaboration among staff members by implementing regular team meetings and open communication channels.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency with effective scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Boosted staff morale, promoting a positive work environment through recognition programs and ongoing support.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery post cardiac catherization. Closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Phlebotomist
Middlesex Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2019
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self
- Remained alert to conditions interfering with the safety and well-being of residents involved in activities
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2000 - 11.2007
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through therapeutic touch and caring
Education
No Degree - Management
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05.2019
Clinical Experience
Rockville General Hospital
Vernon, Ct2019
Clinical Experience
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT03.2019
Clinical Experience
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Manchester, Connecticut03.2018
Clinical Experience
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut2018
Clinical Experience
Mount Sanai Hospital for Special Care
EAST WINDSOR, Connecticut2017
Clinical Experience
Riverside Hospital For Special Care
East Hartford, CONNECTICUT2016
Medical Assisitant
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Springfield, MASSACHUSETTS1999
Skills
- SBAR communication
- Flow sheet charting
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Culturally competent care
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA
- Patient monitoring
- Triaging patient concerns
- Documenting vitals
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Case Reviews
- Policy updates
- Patient Assessments
- Nurse Team Supervision
- Pharmacy Coordination
- Medication Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Nursing staff management
- Decision-Making
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Process Improvements
- Clinical management
- Crisis Management
- Physician Collaboration
- Team Collaboration and Motivation
- Home Care Visits
- Nursing Student Precepting
- Crisis Intervention
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Leadership
- Precepting
license
Registered Nurse
License # 162623
Timeline
Clinical Team Manager
Elara Caring
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2021
Phlebotomist
Middlesex Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2019
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2000 - 11.2007
No Degree - Management
Charter Oak State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Clinical Experience
Rockville General Hospital
Clinical Experience
Hartford Hospital
Clinical Experience
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Clinical Experience
Hartford Hospital
Clinical Experience
Mount Sanai Hospital for Special Care
Clinical Experience
Riverside Hospital For Special Care
Medical Assisitant
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
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