Christine Benggon
Fresno,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HOSPICE ADMISSION NURSE
Hinds Hospice
10.2022 - Current
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
- Displayed functional familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance coverage protocols.
- Case load of 2-3 admissions per shift.
HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGER
Saint Agnes Home Health And Hospice
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Case load 20-25 patients
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
REGISTERED NURSE-TELEMETRY/MEDICAL-SURGICAL
Fresno Heart And Surgical Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, such as post CABG and cardiac stent placement.
HOSPICE CASE MANAGER RN
Valley Regional Home Health And Hospice
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Case load 20 patients
HOSPICE CASE MANAGER RN
Hinds Hospice
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Case load 20-25 patients.
EMERGENCY REGISTERED NURSE
Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Case load- 10 rooms per shift with continuous turn over of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Hospice Admissions
- Care Plan Design
- Specimen collection; blood, urine, stool, sputum, wound drainage
- Interpreting Laboratory Results and History and Physical to formulate Hospice Diagnosis with Physician
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- Delegation and Motivation
- Manage Cases
Timeline
HOSPICE ADMISSION NURSE
Hinds Hospice
10.2022 - Current
HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGER
Saint Agnes Home Health And Hospice
08.2021 - 10.2022
REGISTERED NURSE-TELEMETRY/MEDICAL-SURGICAL
Fresno Heart And Surgical Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2021
HOSPICE CASE MANAGER RN
Valley Regional Home Health And Hospice
03.2020 - 03.2021
HOSPICE CASE MANAGER RN
Hinds Hospice
08.2017 - 03.2020
EMERGENCY REGISTERED NURSE
Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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