BENETTA BLANKENSHIP
South Williamson,KY
Summary
Adaptable and results-oriented nursing professional with 15 years of experience in acute care settings, specializing in patient care, treatment planning, and continuity of care. Expertise in enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking, effective communication, and strong team collaboration within fast-paced environments. Recognized for reliability and compassion, with a solid background in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Committed to optimizing healthcare delivery while actively seeking opportunities that challenge skills and drive organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Mission Health
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2016 - 08.2022
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
REGISTERED NURSE, ICU, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Williamson Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process.
- Maintained proper personal sanitation and regularly sterilized equipment.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families.
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
- Leveraged technology to document patient care activities and interventions.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Mt. Gay, WV05.2010
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Mt. Gay, WV05.2007
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Mt. Gay, WV05.2007
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate and Timely Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Wound Management
- Delegation and Motivation
- Diagnostic Testing and Lab Interpretations
- Unit Oversight
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Nursing Assignments
- Student Precepting
- New Hire Orientation
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team coordination
- Multiple EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Invasive lines insertion, removal, and monitoring
- Relationship building
- Chronic disease management
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Patient relations
- Treatment Planning
- Data collection
- Emotional intelligence
- Acute care expertise
- Mobility assistance
- Family advocacy
- Preventive health
- At-risk patient care
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care with the Wound Surveillance and Assessment Team, which monitored and prevented hospital acquired pressure ulcers
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mission Health
02.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2016 - 08.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, ICU, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Williamson Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2016
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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