David Benjamin
Congers,NY
Summary
Ambitious and compassionate nurse who is eager to practice, acquire, and improve skills to provide the best patient care within the hospital setting. Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, family and hospital staff to provide optimal care and achieve patient goals. Honest, trustworthy and motivated to positively impact patient’s health through proper education and quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Ola Amusan
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Vincent Casa
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Patient Care Associate
Vincent Casa
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NY06.2022
High School Diploma -
Clarkstown High School North
New City, NY06.2018
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavioral Intervention
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Additional Information
Volunteer Experience:
Senior Corps Member
- Assist EMT’s on scene during an emergency call with equipment
- Assist EMT’s in transporting patients
- Perform Rig Checks to ensure the ambulance is fully stocked with equipment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Ola Amusan
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Vincent Casa
11.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Care Associate
Vincent Casa
10.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College of Blauvelt
High School Diploma -
Clarkstown High School North