Amanda Benson
Elm Creek,Ne
Summary
Registered Nurse with home health and clinic experience supporting coordinated, patient-centered care across complex healthcare settings. Manages assessments, medication management, wound care, IV therapy, and timely documentation while collaborating with physicians, therapists, and families through EMR systems and remote communication tools.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Clinical Manager
Tabitha/Eventide
Kearney, NE
08.2021 - Current
- Manage home health caseload independently while supporting care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Evaluate patient condition, note status changes, and communicate concerns and recommendations to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Advocate for patients and families, assist with healthcare and community resource needs, maintain timely documentation and care coordination records in Homecare Homebase, work with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and private pay cases, and use Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication and coordination.
- Educate patients and families on medication use, disease management, treatment plans, safety, and change in condition.
- Complete medication reconciliation and medication oversight while monitoring response and possible concerns.
- Administered IV therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians; infusion services, and specimen collection for laboratory testing.
Cardiology/Internal Medicine/Family Medicine-Clinic Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Center
Kearney, NE
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted patient intake, obtained vital signs, reviewed medications, and prepared patients for provider appointments.
- Communicated laboratory diagnostic and pathology results to patients, facilitating informed decision-making regarding their care.
- Supported patients in navigating healthcare options, empowering them to make educated choices about their health.
- Managed telephone communications, addressing patient questions and concerns to ensure clarity and understanding.
Endoscopy Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Group
Kearney, Ne
05.2013 - 05.2021
- Provided comprehensive nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
- Obtained detailed patient histories and completed pre-procedure assessments.
- Monitored patient status, communicated changes promptly to physicians and CRNAs to ensure timely interventions.
- Established IV access, accessed ports, and performed blood glucose and INR tests using i-STAT.
- Served as Interim Charge Nurse and assisted with daily department operations.
- Coordinated monthly employee schedules, optimizing staffing to meet patient care needs.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on clinical procedures, care standards, and safety protocols, while enhancing team competency.
Transitional Care Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney, Ne
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated significant changes to physicians.
- Administered oral, IV, and IM medications and monitored patient responses
- Maintained effective communication and clinical focus in high-stress situations.
Infusion Room Registered Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Group
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Delivered nursing care and monitored patients receiving infusions to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for adverse reactions.
- Initiated intravenous (IV) therapy to facilitate accurate medication delivery and enhance patient outcomes. Accessed ports, obtained blood samples, and performed phlebotomies to support diagnostic and treatment processes.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in medical records.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
UNMC
Kearney, NE01-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE01-2009
Skills
- Clinical record keeping
- Patient support and advocacy
- Information management
- Analytical skills
- Precision and attention to detail
- Time efficiency
- Oral communication skills
- Adaptable mindset
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse-State of Nebraska #75306
Basic Life support
Timeline
Home Health Clinical Manager
Tabitha/Eventide
08.2021 - Current
Cardiology/Internal Medicine/Family Medicine-Clinic Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
Transitional Care Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2014
Endoscopy Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Group
05.2013 - 05.2021
Infusion Room Registered Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Group
12.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
UNMC
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Northeast Community College