Estela Butler
Ladson,SC
Summary
Highly skilled in assisting physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals in providing high-quality care to patients. Well versed in measuring vitals, collecting medical specimens, treating wounds and assisting with non-invasive medical procedures. Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pact LPN 0730-1600 40 Hr. Monday-Friday
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Conway Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse manager.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Emergency Department Technician
Conway Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and gathering supplies needed
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Administered basic wound care
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency department, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, working alongside medical professionals to provide optimal care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC08.2021
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur
Vigan,Ilocos Sur Philippines04.1995
Skills
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- Work Coordination
- Operational Standards
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Health promotion
- Patient documentation
- Lab specimen collection
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Documenting intake
- Outpatient care
- EKG administration
- Tracking symptoms
Accomplishments
- Achieved good through effectively helping with A1C tracking with patient..
Education
Vigan Ilocos Sur Philippines,Conway, SC
Contact
Ladson, South Carolina 29456
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
tagalog
Full Professional
Timeline
Pact LPN 0730-1600 40 Hr. Monday-Friday
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Conway Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Conway Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur
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