BENJAMIN THOMPSON
Quincy,USA
Summary
Experienced Nurse Circulator with 15 years in GI Endoscopy, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology. Expertise in complex cardiac procedures and patient care within cardiovascular operating environments. Strong leadership skills enhance team dynamics and patient outcomes. Background includes Nurse Educator roles, developing effective orientation programs for nursing staff. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Blessing Rieman College and Culver-Stockton College.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Hannibal, Missouri
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Monitored patients' vital signs during cardiovascular procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used in CVOR such as sutures, gowns, gloves, drapes.
- Developed individualized nursing plans that addressed specific needs of each patient while promoting healing environment.
- Assisted with patient assessment, pre and post-operative care, and surgical preparation.
- Provided direct nursing care for cardiovascular patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure appropriate patient care was being delivered according to standards.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Nurse Circulator
Blessing Hospital
Quincy, Illinois
07.2011 - 06.2023
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and Treatments.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow in the GI Department.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients.
Nurse Educator
Blessing Hospital
Quincy, Illinois
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Continuing Education for the Observation Decision Unit and Progressive Care Unit.
- Involved with several hospital projects such as Alaris Pumps, KBC, Care Vision, MIC and Philips Vital Signs, ACLS, BLS, Aggression Management.
- Professional Practice
- Professional Organizations include PiPi National Nursing Honors Society, and Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, American Association for Critical Care Nurses.
- Work Organizations include Central Partnership Council, Partnership Council, Outpatient Performance Excellence team, Stroke Team, Sepsis Team, Nursing Practice Council, and Clinical Ladder Council.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Culver- Stockton College
Canton, Missouri, USA01.2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL, USA01.2011
Skills
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Specimen collection/processing proficiency
- Vascular care understanding
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- IV proficiency
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Outpatient care advocate
- Medication administration expert
- Flexible co-worker
- Preceptor to nursing students and nursing staff
- Culturally sensitive
- IV drug therapy management
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Electronic health records
- Intraoperative monitoring
- Blood transfusion
- Clinical judgment
- Self motivation
- Emergency care
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support, 01/2011 to present
- Basic Life Support, 01/2011 to present
- Bachelors in Science and Nursing, 01/2011
- Registered Nurse, 06/2011 to present
Training
- Minimally Invasive Open Heart Procedures, Detroit, Michigan, 2013
- Pacemaker Functions and Abnormalities, St. Louis, Missouri, 2013
- Cardiac Arrhythmia's and Atrial Fibrillation Ablations Study, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2014
- Peer educator and student nurse internship mentor, 2015-2016
- ACLS instructor and BLS instructor training, 2018-2019, American Heart Association
Awards
- Daisy Award Winner, 2018
- Daisy Team Award Winner, 2020
- Who’s your Angel Award Winner, 2021
Work Organizations
- Central Partnership Council
- Partnership Council
- Outpatient Performance Excellence team
- Stroke Team
- Sepsis Team
- Nursing Practice Council
- Clinical Ladder Council
Timeline
CVOR Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2025
Nurse Educator
Blessing Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2020
Nurse Circulator
Blessing Hospital
07.2011 - 06.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Culver- Stockton College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing