Jocelyn R. Butler
216-***-**** *******@*****.*** 7338 Crosswinds Lane, Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Professional Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner in Adult Medicine with extensive background in cardiology, pulmonary and chronic disease management. Strong compassion to provide excellent individualized patient care as an advanced practice provider focusing on holistic evaluation and management of all patients.
Skills
Teamwork
Individualized patient care
Patient/Family Advocate
Time management
Experience with a variety of electronic health record systems
Compassionate patient care
Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Southwest General, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
June 2015 - Current
Operated as the Heart Failure Management Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner for Chronic Care Services/Health & Wellness Clinic.
Provided clinical assessment and management of patient populations with heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other chronic conditions.
Oversaw quality data management & process improvements for heart failure inpatient populations to meet hospital's metrics.
Collaborate with all disciplines throughout the continuum of care to improve patient care & outcomes in the chronic care patients.
Provider for Health & Wellness Clinic - hospital based clinic providing transitional care to recently discharged patients.
Nurse Practitioner
Advance Health, Chantilly, Virginia
January 2014 - May 2015
Health Risk Assessment Provider.
Performed comprehensive history & physicals in patients' homes in a variety of settings including facilities, urban and rural areas.
Provided education on chronic conditions emphasizing self-care, medication adherence, diet & provider appointment compliance to promote a healthy lifestyle & improved quality of life.
Nurse Practitioner, Health Risk Assessment Provider
Visiting Physicians Association, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
September 2012 - December 2013
Performed comprehensive history & physicals in patients' homes, including facilities such as assisted living and nursing homes.
Provided education on chronic conditions emphasizing self-compliance to promote a healthy lifestyle & improved quality of life.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
March 2010 - August 2012
Assisted with outpatient procedures in vascular surgery.
Responsibilities include documenting, circulating & scrub nurse duties.
Nurse Clinician in Electrophysiology
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
May 2005 - February 2010
Functioned in a self-directed role, with responsibility for providing one-on-one care including physical assessments and patient education specifically targeting the atrial fibrillation patient population.
Interact extensively with doctors, staff nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure continuity and consistency of quality care.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
September 2002 - May 2005
Functioned in a collaborative role with the physicians, nurses, and support staff in a procedural setting specifically diagnostic and interventional heart patients.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
June 1997 - September 2002
Provided care to post-operative cardiothoracic patients accountable for at least 2 critically-ill patients during shift, including hemodynamic monitoring, inotropic intravenous medications, variety of drainage systems, and ventilators.
Collaborative care and 'team approach' with physicians, nurses and support staff in order to ensure patients' needs.
Formed a foundation and basis for nursing career which has led to new advancements and opportunities in the field.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Kent State University, Kent, OH
May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Miami University, Oxford, OH
Certifications
AANP Certified in Adult Medicine – APRN.CNP.13224
Registered Nurse in Ohio - RN.273710
DEA – exp. 7-13-2023
BLS for Healthcare Providers - current
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses
Philippine Nurses Association of Ohio
Philippine American Society of Ohio