Cecilia Benitez
Yucaipa
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in post-anesthesia care and patient education. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices, enhancing patient recovery and safety. Skilled in medication administration and compassionate care, while mentoring junior staff to foster professional growth and adherence to best practices.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia, ensuring vital signs remained stable.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes and expedite recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and safety procedures in PACU environment.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in PACU settings.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in high-acuity critical care settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and identified changes to initiate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations requiring rapid decision-making skills.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients by administering medications, managing ventilators, and performing advanced life support interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to new technology or equipment changes within the critical care setting, maintaining proficiency in utilizing these tools for improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on critically ill patients upon admission to the unit to identify baseline status and establish appropriate intervention plans.
Registered Nurse
White Memorial Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Administered patient care across diverse units, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Streamlined workflows by optimizing resource allocation during high-demand situations in float pool assignments.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance service delivery standards.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Ethical practice
- Discharge planning
- Clinical judgment
- Post-anesthesia care
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator management
- End-of-life care
- Blood transfusion administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
White Memorial Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State San Bernardino