Kimberlee Bennice
Dunkirk,NY
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Registered Nurse offering over 4 years background providing individualized bedside patient care in a fast faced environment. Certified in Telemetry/Med Surg and Subacute/ Long Term Care. Kind, Compassionate, and Professional. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Telemetry/Med Surg
UPMC Chautauqua WCA
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored and treated up to 7-8 patients at a time on a busy acute Cardiac/Telemetry/ Medical Surgical floor with a wide range of diagnoses
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Sub-Acute Rehab
Chautauqua Rehabilitation
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, IM injections, and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Followed discharge plans, identified concerns and reported issues to management for decision-making.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elderwood
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs with Physical Therapists to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Villa Maria College Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY05.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Reading and monitoring EKGs
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Cerner EMAR
- Compassionate and Caring
- PICC Lines
- Wound Care
- Disease Processes
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- NYS Registered Nurse Licensure 3/2025
- BLS 3/2025
- ACLS 3/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse Telemetry/Med Surg
UPMC Chautauqua WCA
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Sub-Acute Rehab
Chautauqua Rehabilitation
07.2020 - 07.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elderwood
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Villa Maria College Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
SUNY At Fredonia
- NYS Registered Nurse Licensure 3/2025
- BLS 3/2025
- ACLS 3/2025
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