ASHLEY BENJAMIN
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. I look forward to working with you.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit and Float
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2023
- Kept track of the patient's condition, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying abnormal telemetry readings, and informing team members about changes in stability or acuity
- Oversaw pain management plans while administering scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections
- Educated patients and assisted them in recovering quickly and effectively
- Treated patients for a variety of disorders, diseases, and injuries using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities
- Took advantage of opportunities for feedback and process improvement to create a safer and healthier environment while also increasing patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
Brookdale University Park Skilled Nursing
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments while accurately reporting on each patient's condition, resulting in better outcomes
- Kept track of post-op vitals, set up PCA and fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and helped patients adjust to their new surroundings
- Served as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care via a team nursing process that covered 8-10 high-acuity patients per shift
- Provided excellent care to patients with a variety of diagnoses and oversaw their treatment from start to finish.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Internal Agency
St.Vincent East
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing
Clay-Chalkville Middle School
Trussville, AL2009
Bachelor of Science -
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2019
Skills
- Precepting
- Vaccine Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Medical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Titrating IV drips
- Vent management
- Diabetes Management
- Acute Care Expertise
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
Certification
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Internal Agency
St.Vincent East
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
03.2017 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit and Float
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Brookdale University Park Skilled Nursing
08.2014 - 08.2018
High School Diploma - Nursing
Clay-Chalkville Middle School
Bachelor of Science -
Lawson State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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