Benjamin Nichols
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience caring for complex transplant and surgical patients at University of Utah Hospital, complemented by a strong background in pharmacy and medication management. Experienced in comprehensive patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, clinical monitoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Seeking to build upon transplant nursing experience through specialized practice in organ recovery, organ preservation, and machine perfusion. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and continued professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Specialty Transplant Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2025 - Current
- Provide nursing care to complex transplant and surgical patients throughout the postoperative period.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and clinical status to identify changes and potential complications.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments while applying clinical judgment to evaluate patient response and promote safety.
- Collaborate with transplant surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, recovery, and ongoing care needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation while adapting to complex and rapidly changing patient conditions.
Dispensing Nurse
Tranquility Place
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided education to patients and their families regarding proper medication use.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' physical condition prior to administering medications.
Pharmacy Technician
HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
Millcreek, Utah
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and verified medications for dispensing while maintaining medication safety and accuracy.
- Managed pharmaceutical inventory, storage, security, and incoming shipments.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare professionals regarding medication therapies and patient needs.
Pharmacy Technician
Community Nursing Services
West Jordan, UT
07.2020 - 11.2023
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Maintained high levels of product availability by ensuring timely replenishment of stock.
- Maintained up-to-date records of staff availability, absences, holidays, vacations.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2025 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Sciences
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2017 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2023 - 08.2024
Skills
- Transplant Nursing
- Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
- Medication & IV Therapy
- Surgical Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 10/21/24
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 02/16/24
- BLS Certification, 11/08/2024
- Pharmacy Technician, 10/28/21
Timeline
Surgical Specialty Transplant Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
05.2025 - 08.2025
Dispensing Nurse
Tranquility Place
08.2024 - 08.2025
Pharmacy Technician
HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
12.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
01.2023 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Community Nursing Services
07.2020 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Sciences
Salt Lake Community College
08.2017 - 05.2024