Christy Benbow
Bozeman,MT
Summary
17 year experienced nurse with expertise in perioperative service, being CAPA certified for 6 years.
ACLS and PALS certified
I have been team leader for most of my career in both departments.
I also precept new employees to the department.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Periopertive Services
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
05.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported efficient patient flow through the perioperative process, accurately documenting all relevant information at each stage of care.
- Participated in continuous training opportunities, staying current on best practices for perioperative nursing care.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring communication during patients peri operative course.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical/PCU
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2015
- Managed caseload of multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT05.2006
Skills
Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- High level of autonomy
- Patient Relations
Certification
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse- CAPA
April 2018 till current
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Periopertive Services
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical/PCU
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2015
Bachelor Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Montana State University - Bozeman
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