Alexandra Benjamin
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Lake Worth Beach,FL
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 8 years of diverse clinical experience delivering exceptional patient-centered care across acute care, critical care, emergency services, home health, pediatric private-duty nursing, long-term care, hospice, and utilization management. Experienced in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, ventilator management, tracheostomy care, utilization review, and care coordination. Recognized for excellent clinical judgment, adaptability, leadership, and the ability to rapidly assess and respond to changes in patient condition. Committed to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
Work History
Registered Nurse (PRN) –
2 Months- Conduct utilization review to evaluate medical necessity, level of care, and treatment appropriateness.
- Review patient records for compliance with insurance requirements and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate with physicians to obtain supporting clinical documentation.
- Communicate authorization determinations professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate utilization management documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse – ICU/PCU
8 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill and progressive care patients.
- Perform detailed assessments while monitoring cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory function, and hemodynamic stability.
- Care for mechanically ventilated and tracheostomy patients requiring advanced critical care interventions.
- Administer IV medications, vasoactive drips, blood products, titratable infusions, and physician-prescribed therapies.
- Interpret laboratory values, diagnostic testing, and cardiac monitoring to identify clinical changes requiring immediate intervention.
- Respond to Rapid Response Team activations and Code Blue emergencies utilizing advanced clinical judgment.
- Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse (PRN)
6 Years 6 Months- Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care for pediatric patients with complex medical conditions in the home setting.
- Manage ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients while continuously monitoring respiratory status.
- Administer medications, enteral feedings, respiratory treatments, and physician-ordered therapies.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and promptly identify changes requiring physician intervention.
- Deliver compassionate hospice and end-of-life nursing care focused on patient comfort and dignity.
- Educate caregivers and family members on ventilator management, medication administration, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and disease management.
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency standards and HIPAA regulations.
Registered Nurse
6 Years 11 Months- Provide nursing services in multiple acute-care hospitals throughout South Florida.
- Deliver comprehensive patient care within ICU, PCU, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units.
- Perform detailed patient assessments while developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and physician-ordered treatments safely and accurately.
- Monitor patient conditions and rapidly intervene during changes in clinical status.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Accurately document patient care utilizing electronic medical record systems while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Delivered direct nursing care for 15–20 long-term care and rehabilitation patients daily.
- Administered medications, treatments, and IV therapies while monitoring patient progress.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and updated individualized care plans.
- Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants while delegating patient care responsibilities appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations, infection prevention standards, and quality initiatives.
Education
Standard Diploma - Honors Graduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Skills
Critical Care Nursing
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Emergency Department (ED)
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Telemetry
Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
Home Health Nursing
Hospice & End-of-Life Care
Ventilator Management
Tracheostomy Care
Mechanical Ventilation
PICC Line Certified
IV Therapy
Medication Administration
Blood Product Administration
Cardiac Monitoring
Patient Assessment
Care Coordination
Utilization Review
Case Management Support
Infection Prevention & Control
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Patient & Family Education
Rapid Response & Code Response
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
HIPAA Compliance
Leadership & Preceptorship
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- PICC Line Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
LANGUAGES
English
Haitian Creole
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
8+ years of progressive nursing experience Extensive experience in ICU, PCU, Emergency Department, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical nursing Strong background in pediatric private-duty nursing, ventilator management, tracheostomy care, home health, and hospice Experience in utilization review and medical necessity determinations Skilled in critical thinking, emergency response, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient advocacy Proficient with electronic medical record systems and evidence-based nursing practice
ATS KEYWORDS
- Critical Care
- ICU
- PCU
- Progressive Care
- Intensive Care
- Emergency Department
- Med-Surg
- Medical-Surgical
- Telemetry
- Registered Nurse
- BSN
- RN
- Acute Care
- Ventilator Management
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Home Health
- Hospice
- Utilization Review
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Blood Products
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Rapid Response
- Code Blue
- EMR
- Patient Education
- Infection Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse (PRN) –
Palms West Hospital
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse – ICU/PCU
Select Medical
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Superior Healthcare
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Solaris Healthcare
03.2019 - 02.2021Read More
Academy of Nursing and Health Occupations
Associate Degree in Nursing from ADN
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South Tech Academy
Standard Diploma from Honors Graduate
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Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from BSN
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