Peggy Benedict

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

Employed at 3 different facilities in the Dallas area, working in the Women’s and Children’s field. Held positions such as Director of Women’s and Children’s Services, Charge Nurse Pediatrics, Nursery and NICU, Staff Nurse, and Relief House Supervisor .

• Provided total patient care to Pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Hired, trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies
• Facilitated communication between nursing staff members and other departments within the organization.
• Provided guidance to clinical staff regarding difficult cases
• Created budget proposals for new programs or services in the Nursing Division.