Andreza Benzaquen
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience providing high-quality care in fast-paced clinical settings. Skilled in neonatal assessment, family-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature newborns while supporting and educating families during vulnerable moments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed the health and condition of neonatal patients to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure for newborns.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Administer medications, TPN, lipids, and blood products with strict adherence to neonatal safety protocols.
- Interpret ABGs, lab results, and cardiac/respiratory monitoring to identify early signs of deterioration.
- Support and educate families on newborn care, breastfeeding, discharge planning, and developmental milestones.
- Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency stabilization following NRP guidelines.
- Monitor and manage ventilated infants, including conventional ventilation, CPAP, and high-frequency ventilation.
Clinical Rotation
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
TELEMETRY/MED-SURG/OR/ER/ICU
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in daily patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and patient hygiene.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to treatment discussions and patient progress assessments.
- Utilized evidence-based practice in accordance with professional standards
- Provided patients with information about their conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques
- Practiced various clinical procedures such as insertion of urinary catheters, starting intravenous (IV) lines, and more
Clinical Rotation
West Boca Medical Center
NICU/PEDIATRIC UNIT
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in the care of premature and critically ill neonates.
- Administered medications to neonates according to precise dosages and schedules, conducted assessments, and monitored vital signs under supervision.
- Adhered to strict infection control practices, including meticulous hand hygiene, to prevent the risk of infections in the vulnerable NICU population.
- Provided compassionate care to children ranging from infants to adolescents with a variety of medical conditions.
- Utilized play therapy techniques to ease anxiety and create a positive hospital experience for young patients.
Nurse Extern/ Telemetry
West Boca Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Engaged in multiple real-life Code Blue events, performed CPR, and actively assisted the healthcare team in resuscitating a critically ill patient.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Protected patient wounds including infections by applying clean dressings, stockings, and support bandages.
- Interacted with patients to determine their need for assistance.
- Obtained vital signs and checked the blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
Office Manager
Vanderlinde Physical Therapy
Boca Raton, FL
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history along with chief complaints.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patient visits.
- Collected patient out-of-pocket expenses including copays, deductibles, and co-insurance.
- Restocked medical supplies for all departments.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach, FL08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Medical Institute of Palm Beach
Lake Worth, FL01.2022
Certification - Basic Life Support
Emergency Educational Training Institute, Inc.
Coral Springs, FL07.2021
High School Diploma -
Olympic Heights Community High School
Boca Raton, FL05.2015
Skills
- Care of premature and critically ill neonates
- Neonatal assessment and monitoring
- CPAP/BiPAP management
- Arterial line & UVC/UAC management
- IV insertion (including scalp IVs)
- PICC line care and maintenance
- TPN and lipid administration
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP certified)
- Assisted surfactant administration
- Phototherapy management
- Blood product administration
- Gavage (NG/OG) feedings
- PO feeding assessment & support
- Breastfeeding support & lactation collaboration
- Parent education & discharge teaching
- Emotional support during high-risk situations
- End-of-life & palliative care support
- Time management in fast-paced environments
- Critical thinking in high-acuity settings
Timeline
NICU Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Rotation
West Boca Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Rotation
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
Nurse Extern/ Telemetry
West Boca Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Office Manager
Vanderlinde Physical Therapy
09.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Medical Institute of Palm Beach
Certification - Basic Life Support
Emergency Educational Training Institute, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Olympic Heights Community High School