Katherine Benson
Southbury,CT
Summary
RN House Supervisor with a strong knowledge base in critical Care management of a critical ill patient to have best pt. outcomes
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor/Assistant Director of ICU, CMU & Tel
Waterbury Hospital
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
RN House Supervisor
Sharon Hospital
09.2013 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on hospital policies and procedures, fostering professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in better outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff, facilitating open communication channels for policy updates and concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds on all units to assess overall functioning of the department while addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
- Enhanced patient care quality by supervising and coordinating nursing staff activities across multiple departments.
RN House Supervisor
Hospital for Special Care
10.2013 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Promoted evidence-based practices among nursing staff by staying current on industry trends and research, sharing knowledge with colleagues.
ICU RN/ & Assistant Manager
Danbury Hospital
03.1996 - 03.2003
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NYMaster of Science - Acute Advance Nurse Practitioner
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College
05-1991
Skills
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, CPI
Timeline
RN House Supervisor
Hospital for Special Care
10.2013 - 10.2022
RN House Supervisor
Sharon Hospital
09.2013 - Current
ICU RN/ & Assistant Manager
Danbury Hospital
03.1996 - 03.2003
RN Supervisor/Assistant Director of ICU, CMU & Tel
Waterbury Hospital
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Rockland Community College
Master of Science - Acute Advance Nurse Practitioner
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College
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