Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Andrea Bennington

Andrea Bennington

Registered Nurse
Cuyahoga Falls

Summary

Dedicated and experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care, clinical operations, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in coordinating complex care plans, improving patient outcomes, and streamlining healthcare processes across diverse medical settings. Skilled in patient advocacy, care transitions, and implementing quality improvement initiatives that align with patient-centered care models. Adept at leveraging health information technology to enhance care coordination and ensure regulatory compliance. Committed to fostering effective communication among healthcare teams and empowering patients through comprehensive education and support. Seeking to apply extensive nursing and leadership experience to excel in a care coordination role, driving positive patient experiences and optimizing healthcare delivery.

Clinical specialist with proven record in managing patient care and optimizing clinical processes. Skilled in medical device management, patient education, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and effective collaboration. Known for problem-solving abilities and dedication to achieving outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Nephrology Clinical Specialist

Dialyze Direct
07.2022 - Current
  • Regional Program Educator
  • Plans, implements and designs education programs
  • Documentation of staff training and competencies;
  • Ensure statewide compliance with licensure and Health Stream;
  • Functions as teambuilding resource;
  • Provides site acclimation and training to new staff;
  • Identifies staff strengths and learning opportunities; and
  • Hosts educational events, meetings, and other in-services
  • Functions as a clinical resource;
  • Identifies/recommends ongoing staff education programs;
  • Supports launch/staff training for new SNFs

Facility Administrator

U.S. Renal Care
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for the overall daily management and operation of the clinic
  • Developing/Monitoring/Evaluating care plans
  • Patient Education and Advocacy
  • Promote quality management program through education and involvement of staff and patients in outcomes as well as overall responsibility to achieve corporate goals for quality
  • Leads QAPI meetings and quality improvement committees

Registered Nurse (RN)

US Renal Care Dialysis Center
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Educating patients, families, and caregivers about their disease and treatment plan
  • Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish including priming the dialyzer and bloodlines
  • Recording patients' medical information and vital signs
  • Managing multiple dialysis patients throughout treatment

Director of Nursing

Neurorestorative
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Oversee clinic therapists and assistants
  • Ensure that staff licenses are up-to-date
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and clinic policies
  • Perform documentation audits
  • Maintain patient care standards
  • Implement new patient programs

Charge RN

DaVita Dialysis Clinic
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Successful completion of Charge RN training
  • Maintain care plans for patient with ESRD and coordinate interdisciplinary care
  • Encourage and apply time management techniques with teammates
  • Performed charge nurse duties for daily operations of 14 adult station hemodialysis unit
  • Provided diabetes, hypertension, and nutritional education to hemodialysis patients

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2018
  • Served in leadership role as preceptor to new graduate nurses
  • Assisted and cared for patients with various heart problems and conditions requiring monitoring of rhythm and rate
  • Provided a collaborative approach to patient care

Licensed Practical Nurse

NeuroRestorative Avalon Park
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Supervised and monitored patients suffering from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury
  • Provided tracheostomy care, peg care, catheter care
  • Implemented behavior therapy programs

Quality Assurance Specialist

American Nurses
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Active participation in the creation of 485 patient certification orders and their tracking
  • Served as a liaison between the home care agency and our patients, referral sources, physicians, hospital departments, other home care agencies and governmental agencies
  • Quality Assurance and Record Reviewer, position included review of patient charts for internal audits as well as Medicare and Medicaid review services

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2001 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Winter Park, FL
01.2015 - 06.2016

Skills

THERAPY (1 year)

Certification

Present

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 80 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Preceptor Development
  • Achieved significant improvement in onboarding efficiency and new hire productivity by the development of comprehensive training guides for new hires with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Nephrology Clinical Specialist

Dialyze Direct
07.2022 - Current

Facility Administrator

U.S. Renal Care
08.2021 - 08.2022

Director of Nursing

Neurorestorative
02.2021 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse (RN)

US Renal Care Dialysis Center
01.2020 - 07.2022

Charge RN

DaVita Dialysis Clinic
11.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

NeuroRestorative Avalon Park
04.2015 - 01.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
01.2015 - 06.2016

Quality Assurance Specialist

American Nurses
02.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
05.2001 - Current
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