Joshua Benadero

Registered Nurse

HCA Houston Medical Center

03.2021 - 04.2025

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.
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.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Nursing

Skills

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Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Nursing

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