Maria Teresa Benitez

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

CBAS Eligibility Assessment

• Evaluated participants' eligibility based on CBAS categories, assessing 50+ participants for chronic mental illness, Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, and developmental disabilities. Developed and implemented 50+ personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.

Chronic Disease & Medication Management

• Oversaw care for 30+ participants with chronic conditions, administered medications accurately, and provided education on medication adherence and disease management, resulting in a 20% increase in adherence rates.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and social workers to coordinate care and ensure compliance with CBAS guidelines, improving overall care coordination efficiency by 30%. Advocated for participant-centered care, increasing participant satisfaction scores by 25%.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintained accurate records and documented CBAS eligibility for all participants, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and achieving a 100% pass rate during audits.

Patient & Family Education

• Educated 50+ participants and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, and CBAS requirements, resulting in a 40% improvement in understanding and adherence to health plans.

• Administered COVID-19 Vaccinations: Delivered 100-250 COVID-19 vaccines daily with 100% adherence to safety and dosage protocols, ensuring proper handling and administration of vaccines to diverse populations.
• Managed Adverse Reactions: Collaborated with emergency medical teams to manage and resolve adverse reactions in 1-2% of vaccine recipients, with a 100% success rate in timely interventions without further complications.
• Efficiency in Vaccine Administration: Streamlined vaccination processes, reducing wait times by 30% and increasing throughput by 20%, leading to more efficient vaccine distribution and higher patient satisfaction.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated with a team of 10+ healthcare professionals during mass vaccination events, leading to the successful administration of thousands of vaccines daily.

• Managed IV Therapy and Blood Transfusions: Administered IV medications, fluids, and blood transfusions to 10+ patients per shift with 100% adherence to safety protocols, reducing complications and achieving a 98% success rate.
• Infection Control Practices: Implemented infection control measures for all patients, reducing hospital-acquired infections by 10% over a 6-month period.
• Time Management and Prioritization: Managed the care of 5+ patients per shift, prioritizing critical cases while maintaining timely interventions for all patients, leading to a 15% increase in overall unit efficiency.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.