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Benjamin Hurst

Yardley,PA

Summary

Adept at blending clinical judgment with emotional support, honed skills in the Penn Medicine and Temple healthcare systems, ensuring high-quality patient care. Approach is characterized by effective communication and critical thinking which significantly enhanced patient satisfaction. I excel in health promotion, fostering teamwork, and consistently applying evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nursing Student

Penn Medicine at Home
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
  • Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments for newly admitted patients while making careful documentation of findings.
  • Supported patients during their discharge process, providing education on medications and follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Clinical Nursing Student

Chester County Intermediate Unit
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.

Clinical Nursing Student

Good Shepherd Penn Partners
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to optimize patient care during fast-paced clinical rotations.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Clinical Nursing Student

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Clinical Nursing Student

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments for newly admitted patients while making careful documentation of findings.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.

Clinical Nursing Student

Temple Hospital - OBGYN
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills in analyzing complex medical situations for appropriate nursing action.
  • Promoted patient safety by consistently maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.

Clinical Nursing Student

Pennsylvania Hospital - Psychiatry
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing unique cultural and language barriers.

Clinical Nursing Student

Pennsylvania Hospital - Medical/Surgical
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
  • Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
  • Assessed patients' needs and helped develop individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
  • Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Villanova
Villanova, PA
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Book Arts

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2018

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Self-reflection
  • Disease Prevention
  • Clinical judgment
  • Wound Care
  • Bedside charting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Emotional Support
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Quality Assurance
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Temporary Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Clinical Nursing Student

Penn Medicine at Home
07.2024 - 08.2024

Clinical Nursing Student

Chester County Intermediate Unit
06.2024 - 07.2024

Clinical Nursing Student

Good Shepherd Penn Partners
05.2024 - 05.2024

Clinical Nursing Student

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 04.2024

Clinical Nursing Student

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
01.2024 - 02.2024

Clinical Nursing Student

Temple Hospital - OBGYN
10.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Pennsylvania Hospital - Psychiatry
08.2023 - 10.2023

Clinical Nursing Student

Pennsylvania Hospital - Medical/Surgical
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Temporary Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Villanova

Bachelor of Arts - Book Arts

University of California, Santa Barbara
Benjamin Hurst