Krizelle Benedito
Aurora,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse: Medical Oncology & Hematology
Edward Hospital Main Campus
Naperville, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Provide chemotherapy and blood transfusions.
- Perform neurological assessment for chemo patients requiring Immune Effector Cell-Associated Encephalopathy.
- Manage other oncological complications such as the need for JP drains, pleurx drains, chest tubes, and port management.
- Provide total parenteral nutrition.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice and state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluatedthe effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Wound Care Nurse
Lexington Rehabilitation Center
La Grange, IL
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Performed negative pressure wound therapy also called vacuum-assisted closure to help heal surgical and pressure-related wounds.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as bedside debridement assistance, dressing changes, irrigation, and application of topical medications.
- Advocated for patients to receive timely and appropriate wound care services.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
LPN: Sub-acute Ortho & Open-Heart Rehab Nurse
Lexington Rehabilitation Center
La Grange, IL
09.2012 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate rehabilitation services for optimal outcomes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided physical, psychological, and emotional support to patients.
- Counseled family members regarding home care options and strategies for successful transition back into community environment.
- Assisted with ambulation using appropriate assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Demonstrated safe handling techniques when transferring and positioning bedridden patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient response to treatments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Assistant Administrator/ Administrative Secretary
CMK Home Health Agency, Inc.
Clarendon Hills, IL
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering office supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Developed and maintained databases for tracking projects, clients, and financial records.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support project completion and goal achievement.
- Analyzed operational processes and recommended improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to the larger market.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and corporate events.
- Developed processes to streamline workflow within the organization's administrative functions.
- Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs, or profits.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, and directed inquiries to appropriate staff members.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Monitored payroll, credit card purchases, and invoicing to prevent financial errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO01-2025
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ambria College Of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, IL09-2021
Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse
CMK Healthcare
Glendale Heights, IL06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Saint Louis University
PhilippinesSkills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Family and patient support
- Oncology Nursing
- Palliative and pain management
Accomplishments
- Nominated by Aspen University as a National Society of Leadership and Success member in 2024. The nation's largest leadership honor society with only 8% of students nationwide recognized.
- Honorably received an invitation to join Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. The second -largest nursing organization in the world.
- Nominated as a student committee member by the Dean of Nursing during RN program.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse: Medical Oncology & Hematology
Edward Hospital Main Campus
04.2022 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Lexington Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
LPN: Sub-acute Ortho & Open-Heart Rehab Nurse
Lexington Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 10.2021
Assistant Administrator/ Administrative Secretary
CMK Home Health Agency, Inc.
09.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ambria College Of Nursing
Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse
CMK Healthcare
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Saint Louis University
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