Katherine Benzing
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience in managing acute medical and cardiac conditions in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to execute complex procedures with precision while maintaining patient safety and comfort. Strong advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring a cohesive approach to patient care that aligns with best practices. Passionate about continuous professional development and using expertise to optimize care delivery for vulnerable patients. Committed to fostering a supportive environment for families, enhancing the healing process through education and compassionate care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Pediatric Intensive Care Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
05.2026 - Current
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Floated to assist other units such as NICU, CVICU, Pediatric PCU, and Pediatric rehab.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients across various units.
- Monitored patient vitals and documented changes in electronic health records for accurate data tracking and reporting.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options and post-discharge care.
- Advocated for patients' needs during interdepartmental meetings, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, United States
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, effectively addressing the unique needs of each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, maintaining accurate documentation to ensure continuity of care.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment and technology, including ventilators and cardiac monitors, to support patient health and recovery.
- Educated families about their child's condition, treatment options, and care processes, fostering a supportive environment for healing.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and improve patient care processes.
- Administered advanced cardiac life support in critical situations to stabilize pediatric patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and intensive care procedures to enhance team performance.
Pediatric Intensive Care/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Systems
Baltimore, MD
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Caring for critically ill medical and cardiac neontal/pediatric patient populations in a fast-paced intensive care environment, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Educated families on complex medical conditions and treatment options, fostering a supportive environment for decision-making and care compliance.
- Performed high-stakes procedures, such as intubation and central line placement, with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in continuous professional development and training to remain current with pediatric cardiology advancements and nursing best practices.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences within the healthcare team, ensuring personalized care delivery.
PCT Senior 4E
UPMC Hanover Hospital
Hanover, PA
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Providing basic care to patients like baths, incontinence changes, CHG baths, bed changes and showers.
- Performing tasks like EKG's, blood glucose tests, vitals, removing indwelling catheters, removing IV's and charting on patients.
- Communicating with the RNs on the floor about patients.
- Ambulating patients.
- Collecting specimens to be transported to the lab for testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, United States05-2027
Associates degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
01-2023
High school diploma - undefined
South Western High School
01-2020
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical Judgment
- Communication Skills
- Medical Equipment Proficiency
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Quick Decision-Making
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Patient assessments
- Trauma nursing
- Respiratory care
Accomplishments
Team Daisy Award- University of Maryland Medical Center
Certification
- Registered Nurse License- Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- AHA
- Advanced Life Support- AHA
- Basic Life Support- AHA
- NIH Stroke Scale- ASA
Languages
English - Native
Timeline
Pediatric Intensive Care Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
05.2026 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
04.2025 - 05.2026
Pediatric Intensive Care/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Systems
02.2024 - 03.2025
PCT Senior 4E
UPMC Hanover Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023
High school diploma - undefined
South Western High School
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associates degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College