Jerelyn Elaine Butler

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Jackson, MS 39206

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PROFILE

Promotes and restores patient health by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and physical support to the patient as well as family and friends. EXPERIENCE

RN Travel Nurse: Operating Room, PACU Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, International SOS: June, 2019-August 2019 Circulating and scrubbing on surgical procedures at a hospital for military and contract personnel and families on a missile defense base in the Pacific ocean. Recovering patients after anesthesia and providing post op education. RN Travel Nurse: Operating Room, Same Day Surgery, PACU Triage Staffing Agency, Franklin Foundation Hospital, Franklin, Louisiana. Feb. 2019- May 2019

Eight week temporary assignment admitting and preparing patients for ambulatory surgery including starting IV’s and administering preoperative medications. Circulating on General, GYN, Orthopedic, C-Section and Endoscopy cases. Recovering patients after General, Spinal or MAC anesthesia and transfer back to Same Day Surgery for discharge or to the unit for admission.

Nursing Supervisor Part Time Merit Health Woman’s Health Systems, Flowood, MS July 2018 — Feb 2019

Responsible for managing staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures at a 150 bed woman’s health facility. RN Circulating Nurse Part Time Surgery Merit Health Woman’s Health Systems, Flowood, MS 2018-Feb 2019

Preparation of the Operating Room for surgical procedures, provides equipment and supplies. Assesses patient, checks necessary consent forms and administers prescribed preoperative medications as ordered. Operation and care of specialized equipment. Assures sterility of needed instruments and supplies. Positions and preps patient on OR table. Communicates with family regarding patient status during surgery. Maintains documentation of sponges and needles used. Responsible for the legal documentation of the surgical records. Transfers the patient to the appropriate department for post operative recovery.

RN Staff Nurse Same Day/Ambulatory Care Surgery, VA Medical Center, Jackson MS 2011-2018 (RETIRED)

Admission and preparation of veterans for surgical procedures. Starting IV’s, administration of preoperative antibiotics and /or sedation. Obtaining appropriate medical histories, surgical consent forms, laboratory tests and reports. Preoperative education to patient and family members. Postoperative recovery of veteran after surgery, assessment of anesthesia status prior to discharge. Provides discharge instructions to patient and family. Arranges postoperative resources as needed. Accurate record keeping and documentation during hospital stay. RN Staff Nurse Operating Room Circulating Nurse, Baptist Memorial Health Systems, Jackson, MS, 1974-2005

Over thirty years experience in a 21 bed state of the arts operating room. Extensive experience in the areas of General, Thoracic, Urology, Gyn, ENT, Endoscopy, Plastic, Ophthalmology and Laparoscopic procedures. Worked as part of the operating room surgical team to assure efficient patient care. Vital role in maintaining a safe surgical environment for patients, surgeons and staff.

RN Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room, Baptist Memorial Health Systems, Jackson, MS, 2005-2011

Assumed leadership supervisory role in the operating room. Responsible for scheduling, assignments, ordering supplies and equipment, inventory, staffing, day to day operations of the operating room and compliance with facility and national guidelines, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION

Mississippi College, Clinton, MS, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, May 1974 Mississippi College, Clinton, MS, Master’s of Science in Health Administration Degree, May 1992.

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi R505102 EXP 12/31/20 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION) EXP 11/20 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION) EXP 11/20.

SKILLS

Excellent professional, interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail skills. Ability to display compassion and adaptability. Strong ethical and moral demeanor.