Constance Bentler
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing the management skills I have acquired in my career as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator RN
Valleywise Health
12.2020 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Process monthly reports that address Gaps in Care and generate orders to the physicians.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health
01.2015 - 12.2020
- RN CRL back up 1-2 days a week on average with several months of daily CRL duties during times of position vacancy and PTO.
- Medical Assistant assignments and scheduling.
- Commination with ancillary departments.
- Assist with training new hired RN.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Performed triage telephonic/walk ins and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Lead fulltime RN- Scheduling and Medical Assistant Assignments.
- Auditing supplies.
- Vaccine and medication ordering.
- Maintaining logs for vaccine storage and temperature control.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving staff, retention and morale.
- Closing the clinic and setting alarms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Pediatric Registered Nurse ICU Step Down Unit
Phoenix Children's Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Back up charge RN. RN/Patient Care Assistance assignments. Communication with the House Supervisor for bed assignments/staffing.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Arnett Indiana University Hospital
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05.2011
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Schedule Preparation
- Job Assignments
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator RN
Valleywise Health
12.2020 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health
01.2015 - 12.2020
Clinic Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health
01.2015 - 12.2015
Pediatric Registered Nurse ICU Step Down Unit
Phoenix Children's Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Arnett Indiana University Hospital
06.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
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