Dawn Whyte Benjamin
Elmont,United States
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 17+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Smoothly blend hands-on skills with advanced clinical background. Successful at working with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Mercy College Of Health Sciences
The Bronx, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, and dressing changes.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on scientific nursing practice, basic human needs, and care of clients with diverse needs+
- Delivered comprehensive clinical instruction to students on subjects such as Nursing Fundamentals and Pharmacology.
Flex Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
New Hyde Park, NY
01.2020 - Current
- COVID-19 Vaccinator: Administering Vaccines multiple sites and observing patients for any signs and symptoms of adverse reactions.
- Functional RN Cohen's Children Hospital-Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Pediatric Urology: Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Discussed postoperative care along with post circumcision management with family members or caregivers.
- Prepared designated procedure rooms by setting up and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
RN Case Manager
MJHS
Garden City, NY
12.2010 - Current
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Conducted emergency evaluations to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Accessing Implanted Ports, Initiating PIV, and monitoring and maintaining Mid/PICC lines.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
RN Supervisor-Part Time
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home
Bayside, NY
10.2018 - 11.2022
- 432 Beds Facility, Subacute and Long Term Care Residents
- Providing direct line of communication between patients, nursing staff and physicians.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
RN Supervisor
Highland Care Ctr for nursing and Rehabilitation
Jamaica, NY
05.2016 - 11.2018
- 320 beds Facility Subacute and long Term Care
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Managing patients and employee records with focus on following HIPPA regulations
- Creating and implementing nursing policies to foster a positive and organized work environment while planning and prioritizing and assigning health care tasks to clinical teams
- Encouraging staff to adhere to the highest standards in patient care and conducting regular staff reviews.
ICU Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
Rockville Centre, NY
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Delivered individualized care to acutely ill patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Attends Rapid Response, Codes, Stats in timely manner
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
05.2008 - 07.2012
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Cared for patients, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
- Monitored condition of up to 30 patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
RN, Critical Care
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
Mineola, NY
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
DNP - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2016
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Home infusion care
- Drug calculations
- Patient care planning
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Good work ethics
- Certified IV RN
- Infection Control Procedures
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- PRI Assessor
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Jan 2023-Jan 2025
- Certified Stroke Nurse, NYU Langone Winthrop 2006
- Licensed-Professional Registered Nurse 2005
Medical Softwares
- Sigma Care, Pointclickcare (PCC), Sunrise, Allscript, EPIC, NetSmart
SOFTWARES
- Windows 95/98/NT/00/XP. MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Outlook)
- Sharepoint, Google docs, Zoom, MS Teams
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Mercy College Of Health Sciences
03.2023 - Current
Flex Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
01.2020 - Current
RN Supervisor-Part Time
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home
10.2018 - 11.2022
RN Supervisor
Highland Care Ctr for nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2016 - 11.2018
ICU Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
02.2013 - 12.2015
RN Case Manager
MJHS
12.2010 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nassau University Medical Center
05.2008 - 07.2012
RN, Critical Care
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2010
DNP - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College