FLORANGEL BENITEZ BSN, RN, OCN
Summary
Oncology professional skilled in administering complex infusion therapies and managing comprehensive patient care. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing clinical needs. Known for strong organizational skills and empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
12.2016 - Current
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of treatment-related complications or disease progression for prompt intervention by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family and all members of the interdisciplinary patient care team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Med/Oncology Unit
New York Presbyterian Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
Education
BSN -
University Autónoma of Santo Domingo, UASD
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic 06.2002
Skills
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Symptoms management
- Central line access and maintenance, IV insertion expertise
- Immunotherapy, chemotherapy, blood products administration
- Artificial airway care
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family education
- Care for diverse cancers and complications that arise from treatment and disease
Certification
- Certified Oncology Nurse, ONCC- 01/10/2025_ 12/31/2029
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse, The University of of the State of New York- 06/15/2011- 07/31/2028
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse Med/Oncology Unit
New York Presbyterian Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2016
BSN -
University Autónoma of Santo Domingo, UASD
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