Kony Benitez
The Bronx
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in family-centered care, with expertise in managing high-risk infants requiring complex care following NICU or PICU discharge. Experienced in supporting families through the critical transition from hospital to home. Skilled in prenatal care, postpartum education, breastfeeding support, pediatric assessment, and comprehensive parent education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
First Step Registered Nursing
New York
12.2024 - Current
- Provide skilled nursing care to medically fragile infants and children following discharge from PICU and NICU
- Monitor and manage infants requiring respiratory support, feeding assistance, and complex medical care
- Provide care for patients with neurological conditions including seizures and stroke
- Educate and support parents on infant safety, medical equipment use, and care management
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
New Rochelle
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and implemented individualized care plans
- Monitored patient status and identified early signs of clinical deterioration
- Administered medications and coordinated interdisciplinary patient care
- Provided patient and family education and discharge planning
Licensed Practical Nurse, school health
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered nursing care to pediatric and adolescent populations in a school-based health setting
- Administered medications and vaccines in accordance with clinical protocols
- Monitored vital signs and managed acute and chronic health concerns
- Assisted with emergency response situations and coordinated care with providers
- Maintained clinical supply inventory and ensured regulatory compliance
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted providers with prenatal assessments and prenatal testing
- Provided postnatal care and education on maternal recovery and newborn care
- Facilitated mother-baby support groups focused on newborn care and postpartum wellness
- Educated families on skin-to-skin care, safe sleep practices, newborn feeding, and postpartum warning signs
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Monroe University
The Bronx, NY 09.2024 - 04.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montefiore School of Nursing
The Bronx, NY 01.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pennsylvania State University
Wyomissing, PA 07.2016 - 12.2017
Skills
- Family-centered education
- Newborn/Pediatric Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Newborn feeding and lactation support
- Discharge teaching
- Care Coordination
- Safe sleep education
- Electronic Health Records (Epic)
- Phlebotomy & Point-of-Care Testing
- Bilingual: English / Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Nurse – New York-2024
- Licensed Practical Nurse – New York-2018
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-New York-2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association-2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association-2024
- Introductory Fetal Heart Monitoring – AWHONN- 2024
- Lactation Education Counselor – University of Calitfornia San Diego-2024
- IBCLC Certification – University of Calitfornia San Diego- Expected September 2026
- Infection Control Certification – New York- 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
First Step Registered Nursing
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Monroe University
09.2024 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
04.2024 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montefiore School of Nursing
01.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse, school health
Montefiore Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
12.2018 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pennsylvania State University
07.2016 - 12.2017