Unique Butts
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 2 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Loyola University Medical Center
2024.05 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
Loyola Medical Center
2023.02 - 2024.05
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Sinai Hospital
2022.09 - 2023.02
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Student Nurse
Oakton Pavillion
2021.11 - 2021.12
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Student Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
2021.09 - 2021.10
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
Education
RN Residency Diploma -
Loyola Medical Center
Maywood, IL02.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Triton College
River Grove, IL12.2021
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Loyola University Medical Center
2024.05 - Current
Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
Loyola Medical Center
2023.02 - 2024.05
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Sinai Hospital
2022.09 - 2023.02
Student Nurse
Oakton Pavillion
2021.11 - 2021.12
Student Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
2021.09 - 2021.10
RN Residency Diploma -
Loyola Medical Center
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Triton College
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