Brandon Bembenek
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Nursing Intern with a proven track record working on the Cardiac unit at Ascension St. Thomas West, adept in critical thinking and communication. Excelled in leveraging nursing clinical skills and a fast-learning ability to support nursing teams and enhance patient care. Demonstrated leadership in health promotion and end-of-life care, significantly contributing to team success and patient satisfaction. This is my submission to the Cardiac unit at Ascension St. Thomas West hospital in Nashville, TN.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Intern
Ascension St. Thomas West
Nashville, Tennessee
12.2022 - Current
- Managed ongoing patient documentation and electronic health records.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Transported patients between units within the facility using proper safety techniques.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to supervising nurse.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Supported patients with mobility, aiding in walking and transferring using appropriate devices.
- Provided support to nursing staff with activities such as stocking supplies, completing paperwork and setting up medical equipment.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
- Communicated and interacted with patients to determine need for assistance or emotional and physical support.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and glucose monitoring under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Answered call lights promptly, addressing any needs that arise from patients quickly and efficiently.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing.
Executive Assistant
William Dorfman, DDS
Century City
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Century City
- Interacted with patients to ensure a positive office experience
- Collaborated with celebrities and health-professionals on a daily basis
- Coordinated and booked daily podcasts, appearances, and events
- Managed finances with the utmost respect to privacy and security
- Facilitated the day-to-day schedule of a high-profiled celebrity
- Century City
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Nashville04-2025
Journalism - Advertising and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee05.2017
Skills
- Clinical and Academic Experience
- Committed Team Player
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Fast Learner
- Nursing team support
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving
- Pediatric care
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- End-of-life care
- Cardiac care
- Feeding assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Intern
Ascension St. Thomas West
12.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant
William Dorfman, DDS
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Journalism - Advertising and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee