Karen Benitez
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with slight experience at Endeavor Health in IV therapy administration and patient advocacy. Successfully implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, significantly reducing patient falls. Bilingual in Spanish, I excel in building rapport with diverse patient populations while delivering comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Endeavor Health
03.2025 - 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Clinicals
St Joseph Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension Medical Group
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
Phlebotomist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL09-2024
Skills
- IV Therapy Administration
- Pharmaceutical Administration
- Hands-On Patient Assistance
- Thorough Patient Appraisals
- Detailed Record-Keeping
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
- Continuous Patient Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care Plan Design
- Comprehensive Physical Assessments
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- FLUENT IN Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Endeavor Health
03.2025 - Current
Clinicals
St Joseph Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension Medical Group
03.2024 - 08.2024
Phlebotomist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
02.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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