Marilyn Benedicto
Elevate Care Waukegan
Grayslake,IL
Nursing professional with 8 years of experience and 5 years of direct supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of case management, direct patient care, nursing procedures, and healthcare administration policies. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and collaboration with healthcare teams. Recognized as an excellent leader who creates a climate of learning and excellence and practices mutual respect with subordinates. Now seeking to join your organization's healthcare team to make a positive contribution to your company and patients.
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months
Theresa's Home Care - Gurnee, Illinois | 12.2024 - Current
- Oversee compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols in the facility.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Manage patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitor patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Review medical records to assess documentation accuracy and identify potential areas of risk or liability issues.
- Educate patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Establish relationships with external vendors related to healthcare products and services.
Skilled Floor RN
2 Years 5 Months
Elevate Care Waukegan - Waukegan, Illinois | 04.2024 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers and monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintain personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitor patient vital signs and reported changes to the care team.
- Assist in creating individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Educate patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provide patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Train and mentor new nursing staff in best practices and protocols.
- Ensure compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinate discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Nurse Supervisor
5 Years 1 Month
Elevate Care Waukegan - Waukegan, Illinois | 03.2019 - 04.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the healthcare facility.
- Facilitated communication between departments to improve operational workflows and patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations/appraisals of nursing staff to support professional development.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the nursing unit.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies to enhance patient care services and efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Managed daily operations and resolved staffing issues promptly.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers efficiently.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the unit.
- Assessed clinical competency of nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Provided guidance, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff in the unit.
- Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
- Organized orientation sessions for newly hired nurses on proper procedures and protocols.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time off requests.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by nursing staff members.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St.La Salle
04-2006
- [Semester, Year] - Dean's List 2002-2005
- Silver Awardee (Top 2 of Graduating Class in Clinical Competence)- April 17, 2006
- Best in Nursing Research S.Y. 2005-2006: " The Effects of Work Overload in Influencing the Food and Fluid Intake of Professional Nurses in Different Hospitals in Bacolod City for the Year 2005: A Descriptive Correlational Study
Bachelor of Science - Management Accounting
University of St.La Salle
03-2001
- 1997-2001 - Dean's List
- Top 10% of the Graduating Class
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Patient assessment/evaluation
Care plan development
Direct nursing care
Geriatric care
Mental health nursing
Enteral tube feeding administration and maintenance
Education and Recognition
other,other
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Theresa's Home Care
12.2024 - CurrentRead more
Skilled Floor RN
Elevate Care Waukegan
04.2024 - CurrentRead more
Nurse Supervisor
Elevate Care Waukegan
03.2019 - 04.2024Read more
University of St.La Salle - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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University of St.La Salle - Bachelor of Science, Management Accounting
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