Nicole Benson
Runnemede,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, hard working and highly motivated newly licensed nurse seeking a Registered Nurse position, where I can utilize my nursing care knowledge and patient care skills to provide high quality care to patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St. Lukes University Health System
Allentown, PA
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
Medical Assistant
Women Care OB-GYN
Willow Grove, PA
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials needed.
Cashier
Babies "R" Us
Deptford, NJ
08.2009 - 11.2014
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment.
- Processed accurate and efficient sales and return transactions to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05.2013
High School Diploma -
Paul VI
Haddonfield NJ05.2008
Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Vital Signs Collection
- Phlebotomy
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)- The American Heart Association
Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN)- State of Pennsylvania
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St. Lukes University Health System
03.2017 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant
Women Care OB-GYN
10.2013 - 02.2017
Cashier
Babies "R" Us
08.2009 - 11.2014
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Paul VI