Jillian Benham
Tucson,AZ
Summary
I am a motivated new graduate in the field of nursing who is excited to start my journey as an RN. I am graduating form Grand Canyon University with a Bachelors in Nursing in August of 2024. I have eight years of experience in a hospital setting as a CNA.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Intern
St Mary’s Carondelet
01.2024 - Current
Working under the direct supervision of an RN I cared for patients including ALDs, routine blood sugars, vitals and general wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic support during their hospital stay.
CNA
AYA healthcare- UCSD per diem
03.2022 - Current
- I worked per-diem float pool at UCSD hospital in all units, from the emergency room to the CVICU to the postpartum floor
- working directly under the floor RNs, I helping patients perform ADLs, ambulation, and essential care
- I use my professional judgment to prioritize care, especially in the emergency room, and use therapeutic communication to connect with and aid patients with their recovery
CNA
Palomar Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2022
- On the medical-surgical telemetry unit, I have worked closely with many RNs to ensure the safety and health of patients on this 30-bed unit
- I was also performing activities of daily living, EKGs, and discharge/ admission duties
- Charting and keeping track of I/O’s and keeping nursing staff informed of changes in vitals
- Also, I used my knowledge of Spanish to help patients who did not speak English communicate with doctors and nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Tucson08.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Spanish Fluency
Clinical experince
Handmaker Jewish care center June 2023-Aug 2023
- long term care nursing, assisting with ADLs, vital signs and patient care while giving education to patients
Tucson Medical Center August 2023-November 2023
- medical surgical, telemetry and intensive observation units,
- assisting preceptors with ADLs, patient care, passing medications and giving injections under supervision. Also inserting and removing, IVs, foley catheters and NG tubes when necessary.
Banner Medical center September 2023
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- assisting nurses with the day to day patient care and engaging the patients with therapeutic communication
Volunteer Experience
Palomar Pathmaker Internship, Poway, CA, Intern, 03/2016 - 05/2017, In the two years of this internship, I rotated through the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit, the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, the Birth Center, and the ICU. In each, I interacted with patients and learned proper techniques for changing, ambulating, and many more necessary skills. I also helped with filing, answering phones, and greeting/discharging patients.
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern
St Mary’s Carondelet
01.2024 - Current
CNA
AYA healthcare- UCSD per diem
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Palomar Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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