Benjamin Rice
Racine,WI
Summary
Current RN and A-EMT with 6 years experience in the medical field as part of both clinical and support team. Proven track record of progressing in work and continuing education. Over 7 years experience in management, responsible for dynamic teams, and focused on providing critical assessment and creative solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Southern Wisconsin Center
02.2023 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Lead Logistics Optimizer
Dispatch Health
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from logistic team.
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing team schedules.
Positive Control System Instructor
RedCliff Ascent
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Certified staff in de-escalation techniques, effective crisis communication, and safe physical skills to ensure the overall health and safety of both staff and students.
AEMT
Dispatch Health
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Used A-EMT skills to provide acute medical care.
- Aided in diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to help determine care needs .
- Collected blood/specimen samples and processed samples on scene via moderate complexity mobile lab.
AEMT Transporter
American Medical Transport
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Ensured the safe transport of the sick and injured in a nonemergency/emergency setting without incident.
- Certified in Emergency Vehicle Operations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Field Support Manager
RedCliff Ascent
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintained safe, healthy, and supportive environment for students, clients, and staff.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- First responder for all emergencies, coordinator for all client intakes, and 24-hour dispatch and driver.
- Maintained the fleet service records and performed vehicle inspections; maintained outpost and base operations serviceability, cleanliness, inventory and supply.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Head Instructor
RedCliff Ascent
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Guided and managed groups of up to eight clients with various and complex behavioral health issues in the Utah wilderness.
- Supervised fellow field staff to guarantee excellent care of clients’ medical, physical, and therapeutic needs.
- Exercised risk management in logistical planning of groups’ movements through backcountry environments. Attended meetings and training sessions and reviewed publications to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- EMR/Epic Systems
- IV Insertion
- Leadership Abilities
Student Clinical Experience
Spring 2023 - Emergency Department, Ascension Health, Racine, WI
- Emergency Department, Ascension Health, Franklin, WI
Fall 2022 - Intermediate ICU, Froedtert South Health Systems, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Summer 2022 - Cardiac Step Down Unit, Ascension Health, Racine, WI
Spring 2022 - Labor and Delivery, Aurora Health, Elkhorn, WI
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR/AED Certified - American Heart Association
Previously Held Ceritification
- Wilderness First Responder - Wilderness Medicine Associates
- Positive Control Systems/Informed Crisis Care Instructor - Positive Control Systems
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"There's no such thing as neutral pedagogy. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom"
Paulo Freire
Timeline
LPN
Southern Wisconsin Center
02.2023 - Current
Lead Logistics Optimizer
Dispatch Health
01.2020 - 12.2022
AEMT
Dispatch Health
10.2019 - 01.2020
AEMT Transporter
American Medical Transport
07.2017 - 10.2019
Positive Control System Instructor
RedCliff Ascent
06.2016 - 05.2020
Field Support Manager
RedCliff Ascent
06.2016 - 07.2017
Head Instructor
RedCliff Ascent
10.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
College of Southern Nevada
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