Sara Butler
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15 years experience in diverse clinical settings. 2 years LPN/Patient Care Technician experience. Areas of expertise include the Acute Care/Medical Surgical setting, Case Management, Clinical Management and Facility Liaison, Skilled Home Care
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health Care
2019.01 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care and education including wound management, enteral nutrition, IV infusions, PICC line care, medication education/management, venipuncture lab draws, foley insertion.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
2017.06 - 2018.12
- Closely monitored acute conditions. Educated patients and families on disease process, medication and discharge planning.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Acute Hospital Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
2017.01 - 2018.10
- Provided 1:1 hemodialysis treatments to patients in acute care hospital setting.
- Daily travel to different hospitals using multiple eMAR systems- Saint Mary's Mercy Health, Metro Health, Holland Hospital
- Built and maintained relationships with all hospital partners served. Provided excellent customer care.
- Specialized knowledge of renal system, intensive off site training. Closely monitored acute conditions and maintained good communication with hospital staff.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Health and Hospice
2016.07 - 2017.01
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided direct nursing care, including wound management, IV starts/home infusions, PICC line care, medication education/management.
- Extensive training in admission, recertification and discharge processes. Ensured that home bound patients had all necessary equipment to remain safely in home.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team to prevent need for urgent/ER visits.
RN Clinical Supervisor/Facility Liaison
Age Management of West Michigan
2015.03 - 2016.06
- Actively recruited multiple facilities to join in partnership with Age Management. Acted as a liaison between facility staff and practice providers.
- Provided excellent customer service to facility partners, including traveling weekly to each facility to ensure constant improvement in services provided.
- Proactively built strong relationships with internal staff as well as current and prospective partnering facilities.
- Trained new staff on quality control, processed monthly reports to improve department/facility performance.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Home Care and Hospice
2014.11 - 2015.11
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Worked beside Clinical Liaisons to ensure timely response from referral to start of care.
- Management of all disciplines involved in patient's plan of care, from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct nursing care, including wound management, IV starts/home infusions, PICC line care, medication education/management.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team to prevent need for urgent/ER visits.
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
2010.09 - 2015.10
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Education
Associates Degree - Registered Nursing
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI2009
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI2008
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Service Coordination
- Thorough nursing assessments
- BLS certified
- Proficient in development of care and treatment plans
References
- References- Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health Care
2019.01 - Current
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
2017.06 - 2018.12
Acute Hospital Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
2017.01 - 2018.10
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Health and Hospice
2016.07 - 2017.01
RN Clinical Supervisor/Facility Liaison
Age Management of West Michigan
2015.03 - 2016.06
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Home Care and Hospice
2014.11 - 2015.11
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
2010.09 - 2015.10
Associates Degree - Registered Nursing
Montcalm Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Montcalm Community College
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