Gina Bennett, MSN, RN
Lorain,OH
Summary
Dynamic Float Registered Nurse at Mercy Health Lorain, skilled in critical care nursing and patient advocacy. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Adept at utilizing advanced cardiac life support techniques to manage complex cases, while mentoring new staff to foster a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Lorain
10.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Professor of Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on advancements in nursing education and practice, incorporating new knowledge into course design and delivery.
- Secured grant funding to support innovative research projects involving faculty members and students within the department of nursing.
- Organized continuing education workshops for nursing professionals, enhancing their knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice.
- Enhanced the nursing curriculum by developing and implementing innovative course materials and assessments.
- Increased student engagement through the use of technology-enhanced learning tools in lectures and practical sessions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University Hospital and Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals by effectively utilizing electronic health record systems for information sharing purposes.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring, accurate medication administration, and prompt identification of potential issues.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on emergency department protocols while fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2016
Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.1993
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pre-operative preparation
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Behavioral health care
- EKG interpretation
- Emergency care
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Compassionate and caring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical care nursing
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Accomplishments
Daisy Award
Timeline
Float Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Lorain
10.2021 - Current
Professor of Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
05.2017 - 10.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University Hospital and Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2018
Nursing
University of Phoenix
Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Toledo