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Shelbi Butler

Gracemont,OK

Summary

Oklahoma State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Labor and Delivery, Hospice, Dialysis and Long Term care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise while driving innovation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Weatherford Regional Hospital
Weatherford, Oklahoma
05.2023 - Current
  • Advised expectant mothers on lifestyle changes that will promote healthy pregnancies and successful deliveries.
  • Provided postpartum care to mothers, including monitoring vital signs and providing education on breastfeeding and infant care.
  • Cared for high-risk pregnancies by performing ultrasounds and amniocentesis tests as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services for case reviews.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings discussing individual patient cases.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines related to obstetrics.
  • Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
  • Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physical assessment findings.
  • Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Good Shepherd Hospice
Hinton, OK
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
  • Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
  • Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
  • Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

RN/MDS Coordinator

Binger Nursing & Rehab
Binger, OK
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.

RN

Davita Inc.
Chickasha, OK
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
  • Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
  • Administered medications to 36 patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
  • Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
  • Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

CNA

Binger Nursing & Rehab
Binger, OK
12.2014 - 04.2017
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Anadarko High School
Anadarko, OK
05.2015

Nursing

Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK
05.2019

Skills

  • Medical screening
  • Unit administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Long-Term Care
  • Follow-up calls
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Patient Management
  • Patient advising
  • Setting appointments
  • Catheters
  • Administering medicines
  • Patient relations
  • Checking oxygen levels
  • Diabetes management
  • Immunization skills
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Removing stitches and staples
  • Infant CPR certified
  • Medical assessment
  • Taking vitals

Timeline

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Weatherford Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Good Shepherd Hospice
01.2021 - 08.2023

RN/MDS Coordinator

Binger Nursing & Rehab
07.2020 - 12.2020

RN

Davita Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2020

CNA

Binger Nursing & Rehab
12.2014 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Anadarko High School

Nursing

Redlands Community College

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