Luella Latrice Benjamin
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Accomplished Wellness Director with extensive experience at Autumn House Assisted Living, recognized for excellence in patient care management and effective leadership. Proficient in ensuring policy compliance, managing budgets, and developing staff capabilities. Achieved substantial advancements in nursing staff efficiency and patient education standards while enhancing safety protocols through collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork. Aiming to leverage expertise to further elevate healthcare quality and operational effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Autumn House Assisted Living
Viera, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
Director of Nursing
Sonata East Memory care
Viera , FL
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Nurse
Abor Medical Staffing
Melbourne, FL
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Gulf Coast College
Tampa , FL10-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Associates Of Science
Eastern Florida State College
Palm Bay, FLSkills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient education
- Leadership and guidance
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Patient care management
- Patient safety protocols
- Schedule preparation
- Risk management
- Budget control
- Effective multitasking
- Issue resolution
- Nurse education and training
- Nursing recruitment
- Staff evaluation
- Strong work ethic
- Public relations
- Documentation and reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Autumn House Assisted Living
06.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Sonata East Memory care
10.2020 - 06.2023
Nurse
Abor Medical Staffing
08.2017 - 02.2021
LPN - Nursing
Gulf Coast College
Some College (No Degree) - Associates Of Science
Eastern Florida State College
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