Amanda Butler
• (320) 429-0276 • amandabutler@[Link]
OBJECTIVE
To provide comprehensive holistic care to clients to live a productive life and provide education so they
may live a life and have a greater understanding of the complexity of the disease process associated with
their mental health and thus be empowered to become advocates for themselves.
EDUCATION
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) May 2005
Ridgewater College
Associate Degree Nurse (RN) May 2007
Ridgewater College
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing August 2013
Ridgewater College
Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse August 2017-Present
University of North Dakota
RELATED EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
RN - Core Charge Nurse October 2013 - Present
St. Cloud Hospital/CentraCare Behavioral Health Clinic
Participates in determining the Nursing Care Delivery Model for the Behavioral Health
Clinic; to identify outcomes, plan implement, and evaluate patient care. Responsible for
applying the scope of nursing practice defined in the standards of practice and the
standards of professional performance
Assumes a leadership role within the department, participates in meetings, makes
decisions considering the impact to the clinic, hospital and other departments. Supports
and leads change, participates in creating department goals, objectives and standards of
practice/care,
Conducts staff interviews, coordinates and conducts performance appraisals and discipline
of assigned personnel, maintaining appropriate documentation. Provides staff
development through teaching, mentoring and assisting in the orientation and ongoing
education of employees.
Analyzes appropriate data and participates in ensuring high levels of productivity, patient
satisfaction and employee engagement, and quality clinical outcomes. Assists with the
review and follow-up of complaints/variance reports.
Assists in daily adjustment/assignment of staff by assessing number and level of personnel
to provide quality patient care. Modifies staffing patterns as necessary, always keeping in
mind quality patient care and control of cost-effective budget.
Provides direct care and services as a consultant for clinical assessment and decisions and
as a role model of professional nursing practices.
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ICRS - Registered Nurse August 2010 - October 2013
Central MN Mental Health Center
Assist clients and play an active role in their recovery by creating goals based on individual
needs, accompany clients to psychiatry appointments, assisting with medication
administration and coordinating needed lab work.
Completing transcription of medication orders onto the MAR; ordering medication from
pharmacies; administering injectable medications; and documentation of effectiveness and
recipient’s reactions.
Identification of need for formal training to other ICRS team members regarding
psychotropic medications, symptoms, response to medications and potential side effects.
Participate in staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings per
established meeting routine, follow various administrative work rules, policies and
procedures.
Registered Nurse July 2007 - September 2012
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services
Assist individuals to: live within their definition of home through participation in formal
goals, home, leisure and community activities. Help them maintain optimal health in an
acute environment recognizing the individual’s preferences, rights, privacy, safety and
dignity.
Supervise and delegate staff to coordinate care to provide safety and ensure quality of care.
Promote coordination and cooperation with co-workers and customers.
Follow various administrative work rules, policies, and procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse August 2005 - July 2007
Minnesota State Operated Community Services
Administer medications and treatment to clients
Actively participate with the individual in the development of the support team
Assist the individual to live in the home through participation in formal goals, home, leisure
and community activities
Assist and support the individual to maintain optimal health
Assist the individual to maintain an aesthetic home environment recognizing the
individual’s preferences, rights, privacy, safety, and dignity.
Follow all administrative work rules, policies, and procedures
Promotes coordination and cooperation with co-workers and customers
Amanda Butler
12971 County Road 11, Sauk Centre MN 56378 • (320) 429-0276 • amandabutler@[Link]
RELATED TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
2011 - Central MN Mental Health Center
August QPR Suicide Triage Training
November Vulnerable Adult/Maltreatment to Minors-Adult and Child Protection
2012 - Central MN Mental Health Center
February Psychiatric and Substance Use Emergencies
April 10 X 10 Initiative- Integration of Mental Health and Primary Care
August Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction
October Effective Interventions for Co-Occurring Disorders
2013 - Central MN Mental Health Center
January Commitment Act-Death/Serious Injury Reporting
Ombudsman Client Services
2014
January Leadership Day 2014 (Joe Tye) - The Florence Prescription: Building a Culture
of Ownership on a Foundation of Values
April Psychiatric and Mental Health Certification and Review Course
2014 - St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN
March ICD-10 Advanced Awareness
Franklin Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
April Culture of Safety
June Motivational Interviewing
2018- St. Cloud Hospital
November AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
BERT (Behavioral Emergency Response Team
Violence Risk Assessment Tool
Delirium
Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale
Illness Management and Recovery
Module 2: Dialectical Behavior Therapy- 4 Core Skills Sets
Medical Cannabis
Mental Health Transforming Care at the Bedside
December The Heart of Grief and Loss
2019- St. Cloud Hospital
March Post Intensive Care Syndrome
Managing My Wellness
April Non Crisis Intervention
Integrated Dual Diagnosis
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Mental Health Unit Delirium
May American Heart Association BLS Provider Course
November Restrain Education
