Karlee Bensen
Albany,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with a wide variety of specialties.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Center
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Responsible for patient placement for all admissions (transfers, ED, OR/PACU, direct).
- Manages patient flow into, through, and out of the hospital.
- Facilitates consults
- Faciliates transfers across the organization
- Monitors and manages capacity.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Peter's Hospital/ First Choice
Albany, NY
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based orthopedic nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care during their stay in the Orthopedic Unit.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for orthopedic patients by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care plans.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
Oncology Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russell Sage
Troy12.2016
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Disease Prevention
- Emergency Care
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Time Management
Timeline
Logistics Center
Albany Medical Center Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Peter's Hospital/ First Choice
08.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Albany Medical Center Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2023
Oncology Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russell Sage