Kerri Benavides
Houston
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA
01.2022 - Current
- Direct care for Medical/ Surgical/Telemetry patients
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments including wound vacs, and assisted with procedures.
- Insertion of intravenous line with preparation and administration of IV antibiotics
- Insertion of Foley catheters and intermittent catheterization.
- Insertion of nasogastric tubes with medication administration.
- Narcotics administration intravenous, intramuscular, topical and oral.
- Gastric tube feeding with medication administration.
- Total parenteral nutrition feeds through intravenous lines.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while effectively managing time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, treatments, and patient documentation.
- Promoted patient education through clear explanation of diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Thrive
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Served as a trusted resource for patients and their families by providing expert advice on pediatric health matters and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted patient safety by diligently adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized treatment space.
- Documented clinical findings accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, ensuring seamless information exchange among healthcare providers.
- Advanced positive patient experiences by consistently delivering friendly, empathetic service while addressing medical concerns efficiently.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home by coordinating necessary equipment, supplies, and support services for families.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions, closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, Tracheostomy care, ventilation, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, gastric tube feeding and care, and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
- Educated families on disease management strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their child''s health and wellbeing.
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Home Health
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure consistent communication regarding treatment goals and progress updates.
- Mechanical Ventilator patients- Tracheostomy care, Oxygen therapy and Nebulization therapy.
- Gastric Tube Care with Gastric feedings with gastric medication administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective care delivery.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient to address specific needs and goals.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Managed wound care for patients, dressing changes to wound vacs, resulting in faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Vaccine Clinic- Travel to sites to administer and education on Flu vaccine's.
Acute Rehabilitations Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2018
- Direct Patient care with stroke, Medical/Surgical orthopedics, amputations, and telemetry.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments- wound cultures, suture and staple removal, applied vacuum-assisted closure devices, and assisted with procedures.
- Insertion of Intravenous lines with preparation and administration of IV antibiotics. Sterile dressing changes for PICC lines.
- Insertion of Foley catheters and intermittent catheterization
- Respiratory care including tracheostomy care and oxygen therapy with nebulizer therapy
- Diagnostic testing- Blood glucose testing, PT-INR testing, PD testing, cultures, urinalysis with cultures, lab draws for blood test.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Hermann TIRR
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Direct patient care for spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
- Tracheostomy care with mechanical ventilation, assist with oxygen and nebulization treatments.
- Wound care including wound vac systems, dressing changes, suture and staple removal.
- Intermittent catheterization
- Insertion of intravenous line with antibiotic therapy and IV dressing changes for PICC lines.
- Gastric tube feedings with insertion site care.
- Diagnostic test- lab draws, cultures, blood glucose testing
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Houston, TX06.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX08.2008
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Catheter Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Health Education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Response
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Preventive Care
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental Health Support
- Home Health Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- [Basic life support], American Heart Association until September 2025
- [Acute Life Support] HCA until July 2026
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA
01.2022 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Thrive
11.2019 - 05.2022
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Home Health
06.2018 - 06.2021
Acute Rehabilitations Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Hermann TIRR
09.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
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