Patty Benjamin
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects while maintaining a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU RN
Valleywise Health Medical Center
10.1997 - Current
- Assess, evaluate, and care for neonate patients. Administer medications and fluids and check vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicate with family members to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Relief charge nurse for night shift for > 20 years.
- Follow policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Identify patients requiring ROP exams in NICU. Assist ophthalmologist with exams. Maintain records and coordinate outpatient follow-up
- Identify patients eligible for High Risk Perinatal Program (HRPP). Obtain consents from parents to enroll infants. Input medical and financial information into HRPP database.
- Identify NICU patients for inclusion in Vermont Oxford Network and International Neonatal Consortium databases. Collect and input patient data utilizing electronic medical record system (EPIC). Accurate and timely data abstraction and data entry.
- Generate and disseminate reports on monthly/quarterly basis to nursing, administration, and Quality Resource Management departments.
- Data coordinator for two NICU research projects (Prophylaxis to prevent coagulase negative staph infection in neonates and blood pressure cuff measurement validation).
- Data collection for Magnet application (2014). One year project working collaboratively with team to collect, analyze, and organize all data necessary for Magnet application.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ05.1997
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Neonatal nursing
- Data Entry
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
NICU RN
Valleywise Health Medical Center
10.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
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