Tarsha Butler
License Vocational Nurse
Paris,TX
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Cypress Home Care Inc, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate care. Leveraged expertise in HIPAA compliance and patient evaluations to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in developing patient care plans, significantly improving recovery rates. Skilled in both clinical documentation and fostering patient-family communication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Special Health Resources
Paris, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Home Care Inc
Hugo, OK
07.2014 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Production Worker
SaraLee Bakery
Paris, TX
09.1993 - 11.2011
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Nursing
Kiamichi Technology
Hugo, OK06-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX 01.2012 - 07.2024
Skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Samples collection
- Transcribing orders
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home health care
- HIPAA protocols
- Infection control
- Patient evaluations
- Writing reports
- Counting narcotics
- {multi state] licensed practical nurse
- Vital signs
- Preventive care
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication administration
- Family communication
- Patient care
- Health education
- Documenting intake
- Immunization administration
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Physical assessment
- Cultural competence
- Mental health support
- Medical office administration
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Behavioral assessment
- Caring for wounds
- Breathing treatments
- Pediatric care
Accomplishments
Received consistent praise from my supervisor for exemplary performance and built strong relationships with patients and their families who often requested my care over other nurses
Affiliations
Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care as a License Vocational Nurse
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Special Health Resources
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Home Care Inc
07.2014 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paris Junior College
01.2012 - 07.2024
Production Worker
SaraLee Bakery
09.1993 - 11.2011
Nursing
Kiamichi Technology
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