Georgia Butler

Trauma Close Observation Unit

• Nursing Team leader
• Cardiac Rhythm competent
• ICC and drain care
• NGT and IDC insertion
• Central line care competent
• Use of high flow oxygen (Airvo circuit)
• PCA’s and Ketamine infusions
• Application and care of VAC dressings
• Skin and skeletal traction
• Spinal precautions and collar care
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM - 3x 4 month rotations

E3I - Surgical - Colorectal/Upper GI/ENT

• Management of pre and post op patients
• Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.

Emergency Department

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Management of the deteriorating patient
• Experience in a high acuity care setting

A7D - Medical - Oncology/Hematology

• Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.

• Worked flexible hours
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Checked patient vitals
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Personal care

• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding and ambulation.
• Maintained standards for individualized care by continuously checking in with patients and their families.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Perform observations on patients.
• Provide person-centered care.
• Perform manual handling tasks, such as using lifters, walkers and pelican belts.

• Screening - Taking temperatures and asking COVID-19 related questions to ensure the safety of visitor's, patients and staff in the hospital setting.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.