Maria Benitez
Conroe,TX
Summary
Dependable bilingual Registered Nurse seeking opportunity to expand skills in a team oriented environment. Considered hard working, ethical and detail-oriented. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum and Nursery Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians during rounds, updating them on patient progress and communicating any concerns related to patient care.
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients simultaneously.
- Facilitated discharge planning for patients and their family transitioning from hospital to home after giving birth.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to anticipate potential complications in the postpartum period and take appropriate action.
- Assisted patients with breastfeeding support who experienced difficulties.
- Responded promptly to patient calls, addressing any concerns or needs related to their postpartum recovery.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients and families during their hospital stays.
- Evaluated newborns' vital signs and performed routine assessments throughout the shift.
- Conducted newborn assessments and administered vaccines.
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Health The Woodlands
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared for patient admissions by organizing rooms and setting up ordered equipment.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs while promoting independence.
- Transferred patients between beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored patient conditions such as vitals signs and reported results to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2023
Skills
Post-partum and newborn assessments
Postpartum Hemorrhage Management
Phlebotomy
Foley and straight catheterization
Breastfeeding support
Phenylketonuria (PKU) Screening
Newborn lab draws
Phototherapy monitoring
Circumcision care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Postpartum and Nursery Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Health The Woodlands
07.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University
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