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Phyllicity Benjamin

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Experienced and licensed vocational nurse with 17+ years of valuable work experience in the medical field. Possessing excellent nursing and patient care skills, proactive and organized, driven by a passionate commitment to deliver first-class patient care. Goal is to leverage proven skills and expertise to secure a position within a clinic or hospital setting, contributing to the well-being of patients and making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Night Nurse

Carmel Richmond
12.2017 - 04.2020
  • Oversee the care of 60+ patients
  • Supervision of night shift staff and their assignments CNA
  • Care of Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care patients
  • Provide support for pre and post operative care
  • Perform total wound care
  • Administer and Supervise the administration of medication
  • Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Documentation
  • Work with team to assess patients' needs and modify care plan

Charge Nurse

Staten Island Care Center
03.2017 - 09.2019
  • Oversee the care of 20+ patients
  • Provide critical care for patients within the HIV population
  • Administer and Document medications including Methedone
  • Patient Assessment including vital signs and care plan
  • Supervision of shift staff and their assignments
  • Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Documentation

Charge Night Licensed Practical Nurse

Clove Lakes Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Inc
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hope Home Care Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN or coordinator.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Colonnades Nursing Home
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.

Education

LVN License Practical Nurse - Adult LPN Program

Curtis High School
06.2016

NCLEX-PN -

06.2016

Skills

  • Injection Administration
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Flow Sheet Charting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Geriatric Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter Care

Certification

  • LVN License Vocational Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing
  • LVN License Practical Nurse, State of New York
  • BLS Basic Life Support & CPR, American Heart Association

Timeline

Charge Night Licensed Practical Nurse

Clove Lakes Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Inc
10.2022 - 09.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hope Home Care Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Colonnades Nursing Home
02.2022 - 07.2022

Charge Night Nurse

Carmel Richmond
12.2017 - 04.2020

Charge Nurse

Staten Island Care Center
03.2017 - 09.2019

LVN License Practical Nurse - Adult LPN Program

Curtis High School

NCLEX-PN -

Phyllicity Benjamin