Deborah Beningo
New Boston,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and infection control. Committed to delivering high-quality direct patient care and enhancing patient education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Optalis Healthcare
Canton, MI
08.2013 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies/plans for patients.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in patient care delivery.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and promptly reported any changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Aberdeen Skilled Nursing
Trenton, MI
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aberdeen Skilled Nursing
Trenton, MI
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments following infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Licensed RN
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Optalis Healthcare
08.2013 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Aberdeen Skilled Nursing
11.2011 - 06.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aberdeen Skilled Nursing
05.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford College