Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Hours
Nursing Experience
Leadership Experience
Affiliations
References
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Benjamin Shaer

McAllen

Summary

Empathetic, detail-oriented BSN candidate graduating in August 2025 from Liberty University, with over 650 clinical hours and dual licensure (LVN, pending RN). Experienced in acute care, pediatrics, public health, and community-based nursing. Committed to delivering culturally competent, efficient, and compassionate care to Hawaii's kupuna. Seeking long-term RN employment at Wilson Care Group, with goals to pursue graduate nursing education at Hawaii Pacific University. Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN, Community Health Nurse

S.A.M. (Suicide Awareness Month) Connection
McAllen
10.2023 - Current
  • Co-led mental health awareness events and educational outreach initiatives in memory of a late brother.
  • Facilitated community campaigns, coordinating volunteers and sharing advocacy messages.
  • Coordinated event logistics to ensure seamless setup and execution.
  • Conducted site visits to assess venues and finalize arrangements.
  • Provided on-site support during events, addressing issues proactively.
  • Assisted guests by offering directions and answering questions about amenities.

Student Nurse

Centra Health System
Lynchburg
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Rotations in Surgical, Orthopedic, ICU, Emergency Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, Community Health, and Psych
  • Delivered patient-centered care including: Wound care, G-tube feeding, trach care, IV administration, catheter insertion/removal, Pain management, vital sign monitoring, ADL support
  • Participated in simulations including Workplace Violence, Poverty, and TeamSTEPPS
  • Collaborated in interprofessional teams during VNSA Conference, Community CARE Projects, and public health events

Lead Camp Medic / LVN

Big Red Ranch Camp
San Benito
03.2018 - 07.2024
  • Directed healthcare for entire camp population (youth & staff), including first aid, medication delivery, and incident management
  • Liaised with state agencies to ensure legal compliance and emergency protocols
  • Trained and supervised junior staff in basic healthcare procedures

LVN, Community Health Nurse

Loaves and Fishes Clinic
Harlingen
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: nonprofit public clinic
  • Provided direct care to underserved populations in a nonprofit public clinic
  • Conducted health screenings, medication administration, wound care, and charting using Epic
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve access and continuity of care
  • Nonprofit public clinic
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
  • Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
  • Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
  • Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Public Health

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2025

Skills

  • IV therapy
  • Wound care
  • Injections
  • Catheterization
  • Trach/G-tube management
  • Cerner
  • Epic
  • EHR documentation
  • Conversational Arabic
  • Empathy
  • Meticulousness
  • Efficiency
  • Teaching
  • Time Management
  • Adaptable to diverse cultural and faith backgrounds
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Community outreach
  • Public health education
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Data documentation
  • Event coordination
  • Clinical documentation
  • Charting and documentation
  • Bedside manner
  • Inpatient care

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX)
  • BLS (AHA) & Child CPR
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • STOP the Bleed
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Cross-Cultural Nursing
  • TB 2-step documented
  • First Aid Certified
  • Pending, NCLEX-RN scheduled for 08/2025, Will apply for Hawaii RN license immediately upon passing

Volunteer Hours

160, Includes medical service, health education, and outreach to under-resourced populations through Liberty University, SAM, and Loaves & Fishes

Nursing Experience

  • Loaves and Fishes Clinic, Harlingen, TX, LVN, Community Health Nurse, Provided direct care to underserved populations in a nonprofit public clinic, Conducted health screenings, medication administration, wound care, and charting using Epic, Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve access and continuity of care
  • Big Red Ranch Camp, San Benito, TX, Lead Camp Medic / LVN, 03/2018 - 07/2024, Directed healthcare for entire camp population (youth & staff), including first aid, medication delivery, and incident management, Liaised with state agencies to ensure legal compliance and emergency protocols, Trained and supervised junior staff in basic healthcare procedures

Leadership Experience

S.A.M. (Suicide Awareness Month) Connection, Organizer, Founded in honor of late brother; co-led mental health awareness events and educational outreach, Facilitated school and community campaigns, coordinated volunteers, and shared personal advocacy messages

Affiliations

  • Active in international medical and humanitarian mission trips across 3 continents
  • 2 years varsity basketball
  • 3 years varsity football
  • Previous member of Students Against Trafficking club at Liberty University

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LVN, Community Health Nurse

S.A.M. (Suicide Awareness Month) Connection
10.2023 - Current

Student Nurse

Centra Health System
01.2023 - 01.2025

LVN, Community Health Nurse

Loaves and Fishes Clinic
05.2021 - 07.2022

Lead Camp Medic / LVN

Big Red Ranch Camp
03.2018 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Public Health

Liberty University

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