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Heidy Lopez Benitez

Kissimmee,FL

Summary

  • Hardworking and motivated with the ability to adapt to changes.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.
  • Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse- Float Pool

Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
Orlando, FL
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.

Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit

AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed a caseload of complex acute and chronic cases requiring specialized skills in assessment, treatment planning, intervention, evaluation, coordination of care plan delivery and documentation.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Identified potential risks associated with inadequate management of illness or injury; implemented strategies to reduce risk factors.

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare
Orlando, FL
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed a caseload of complex acute and chronic cases requiring specialized skills in assessment, treatment planning, intervention, evaluation, coordination of care plan delivery and documentation.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Trustaff Travel Nurses
Lakeland, FL
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Osceola Regional Medical Center
Kissimmee, FL
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse-Emergency Services

Bronx Lebanon
Bronx, NY
03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the Registered Nurse.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
The Bronx, New York
09.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Towne Nursing Staff
The Bronx, New York
04.2012 - 08.2014
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Winter Park
08.2020

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ
12-2011

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, FL RN9551086, exp. 07/2026
  • Basic Life Support, exp. 12/26
  • (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS, exp.09/2025 (American Heart Association)
  • TNCC
  • ENPC
  • IV certification
  • PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Float Pool

Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit

AdventHealth
08.2023 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Trustaff Travel Nurses
02.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Osceola Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Orlando Health
08.2018 - 07.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse-Emergency Services

Bronx Lebanon
03.2016 - 08.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
09.2014 - 02.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Towne Nursing Staff
04.2012 - 08.2014
  • Registered Nurse, FL RN9551086, exp. 07/2026
  • Basic Life Support, exp. 12/26
  • (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS, exp.09/2025 (American Heart Association)
  • TNCC
  • ENPC
  • IV certification
  • PALS

Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Herzing University

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Jersey College
Heidy Lopez Benitez