Braelynn Benitez
Registered Nurse
Longview,TX
Summary
Experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse with a strong background in high-acuity patient care, including trauma, critical care, and rapid assessment. Skilled in fast-paced emergency settings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering efficient, patient-centered care across diverse populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Registered Nurse
Weatherford Rehabilitation Hospital
Weatherford, TX
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Nursing Assistant
Weatherford Rehabilitation Hospital
Weatherford, TX
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08.2019
Skills
Emergency triage
Health education
Geriatric care
Pediatric health exams
Women's health exams
EPIC EMR documentation system
Medhost EMR documentation system
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Longview Regional Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2025
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
03.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Weatherford Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2023
Nursing Assistant
Weatherford Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Weatherford College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Weatherford College