Lisandra Perez Chavez
Bennett
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with background in patient care. Skilled in clinical assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes, managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Committed to maintaining patient safety, promoting health education, and delivering evidence-based practice with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse Med-Surge Unit
Platte Valley Hospital
Brighton, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Student Nurse Extern
Platte Valley Hospital
Brighton, CO
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted nursing staff in patient assessments and care planning, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring timely interventions by healthcare team.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests under supervision of registered nurses, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as emergency care, ICU, and step-down unit.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Dental Assistant
Open & Affordable Dental
Commerce City, Colorado
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Home Health Aide
Assisted Living Facility
Sarasota, FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, linen changes, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping, ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Recorded accurate measurements of patients' weight, monitored food and liquid intake, and output.
- Collaborated with nurses in diverse functions, including IV administration, catheter management, and wound care.
Education
Bachelor's in Nursing Science -
University of The Sacred Heart
San Juan, PR08.2025
Dental Assistant -
PIMA Medical Institute
Aurora, Colorado01.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2027
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Reliable team player
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Medical Records
- CPR
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Compassionate caregiver
- First Aid
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Patient Management
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Family Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- IV setup
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient care planning
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- CNA - Certified Nurse Aide
- DA - Dental Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
- OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administrator
- Self Administration of Medication
- Basic Radiation Education and Training
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse Med-Surge Unit
Platte Valley Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Platte Valley Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
Open & Affordable Dental
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Assisted Living Facility
01.2017 - 01.2019
Dental Assistant -
PIMA Medical Institute
Bachelor's in Nursing Science -
University of The Sacred Heart
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University