Jennifer Benyarku

Experienced professional nurse with a strong background in surgical and perioperative care. Recognized for collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in patient assessment, operating room procedures, and maintaining sterile environments. Dependable and results-oriented, consistently ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular and thoracic procedures, with a proven track record in managing surgical environments and providing critical patient care. Strong communication and organizational skills enable seamless teamwork and prioritize patient safety. Well-prepared for challenging roles in patient care due to extensive experience in surgical settings. Known for maintaining sterile environments and supporting surgical teams, reliably contributing to collaborative efforts that ensure efficiency and safety. Skilled in patient monitoring and emergency response, remaining adaptable to dynamic clinical needs.

• Operating Room Nurse, 1996 - Present
• Orthopedic Operating Room, 1995 - Present
• BLS, 10/08/25
• ACLS, 01/30/26
• DaVinci Surgical System, Robotics, 06/00 - 02
• Registered Nurse, Texas, 01/25
• Registered Nurse, New York, 12/26
• Registered Nurse, California, 02/26

• Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Member
• College of Nurses of Ontario Member
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2014 - Present
• American Heart Association, 2001 - Present
• The Cardiovascular Nursing Society of American Heart Association
• Association of Operating Room Nurses, Member
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member
• The Methodist Hospital Retention and Recruitment committee, 2008 - 2019
• Memorial Hermann Hospital Retention and recruitment committee, 2000 - 2008
• Spring Branch Medical Center Peer Review committee, 1998 - 2000

• Perioperative Leadership Course, 04/12, Houston, TX
• Perioperative Preceptor Workshop, 03/11, Houston, TX
• TMH Hosts First Schwartz Center Rounds, 12/11, Houston, TX
• Charge Nurse Leadership Course, 08/11
• From Staff Nurse to Preceptor, Navigating a new role, 04/11
• Perioperative Preceptor Workshop, 05/11, Houston, TX
• Transplant Foundation, Heart and Lung Transplantation, 06/11, Houston, TX
• Lateral Hostility: What is it: Impact on the work Environment, 06/11, Houston, TX
• SynCardia Total Artificial Heart, 08/10, Tucson, AZ
• Evolution of Non-Coronary Interventions in Cardiovascular Medicine, 05/03
• Pediatric Anesthesia, Not Just a Down Sized Adult, 06/02, Houston, TX
• Intuitive Surgical DaVinci Nurses Training Workshop, 06/02, Houston, TX

• Nursing Award finalists, Outstanding Preceptor, 2011
• Dean’s Honor Roll, 2011 - 2012

• Surgery in the Fast Lane: Drive the Future Now!, Vinnererkvist, A., Beatty, C., Benyarku, J., Black, K., Herrera, P., Lowery, L., Nagel, G., Houston, TX, Presentation to Operating Room Nurses in The Medical Center at Memorial Hermann Hospital
• Schwartz Center Rounds “The Circle of Life: A Journey through Delivery and Death”, Knaack, K., Macapagal, R., Collins, S., Thaker, K., Benyarku, J., Londa, S., McLeod, D., Houston, TX, The Methodist Hospital, Research Building