Sadie Benson
Knox City
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner Student with practical experience in family healthcare settings. Strengths include strong clinical skills, patient education, and relationship building. Previous roles have demonstrated ability to provide high-quality care, contribute to team success, and make a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Completion of 512 clinical hours regarding health promotion/maintenance, psychiatric management, women's health, and management of individuals across the lifespan
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and assessments of patients in a variety of settings.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes to improve overall health outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Performed research related to best practices in nursing care delivery systems.
- Maintained accurate medical records documenting patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, progress notes, lab results.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing clinical situations and making decisions about patient care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on new developments in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare personnel.
- Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, medications, treatments, and other interventions as needed for diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided patient education and counseling on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations including patients, family members, colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Knox County Hospital District
Knox City
08.2017 - Current
- Generalized practice in professional nursing in the community of Knox County with utilization of practice requiring autonomy and independence in making clinical decisions regarding care for ranges of patient care in infants to the elderly
- Utilization and knowledge of community services to aid in successful patient discharge and continuum of care
- Physical assessment and emergency/trauma management skills including triaging, initiation of ACLS protocol, or rapid stabilization required for decision made to transfer to a high level of care
- Skilled in all areas of nursing, with clinical and assessment skills that reflect this proficiency
- Critical-care skills: ACLS protocol and administration of high alert medications
- An aptitude for teaching in an understandable language
- Management skills: Charge nurse, triage, admission and discharge needs
- Surgical, obstetric, and intravenous therapy skills and the ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment
- Knowledge about pharmaceuticals, the region practiced in, as well as an in-depth awareness of cultural norms and values
- Ability to adapt to the resources that are available
- Ability to use innovative and creative solutions to the challenges that exist in locations without major medical centers
- Ability to practice independently, even without the supplies and equipment available that one needs
- Value of the close interaction with the individuals, families, and communities served
PRN, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Olney Hamilton Hospital
Olney
11.2018 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care when needed according to established hospice guidelines.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Registered Nurse
United Regional Healthcare System
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings that addressed the needs of each patient served.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Instructed students on proper techniques related to critical care nursing skills.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
Education
RN-BSN -
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12.2019
ADN -
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05.2016
High School -
Benjamin High School
Benjamin, TX05.2007
Skills
- Cultural competency
- Time management
- Health promotion
- Evidence-based practice
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Medication management
- Clinical decision making
- Compassionate care
- Communication skills
- Healthcare management
- Policy advocacy
- Diagnostic screenings
- Substance abuse treatment
- Electronic health records systems
- Diagnostic testing
- Treatment plan development
- HIPAA guidelines
- Women's health
- Care coordination
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Preventive healthcare
- Therapeutic intervention
- Ambulation services
- Chronic disease management
- Immunization administration
- EHR management software
- Cultural history
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
- NIH Stroke Scale Training Certification
References
- Nafeesa Ebraheim, RN, nafeesa.ebraheim@gmail.com, 940-256-1320, United Regional Healthcare System
- Sandy Harman, DNP, AGACNP-BC, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, 409-594-2019, Knox County Hospital
- Stephen Kuehler, CEO, 940-657-3535, 940-256-0081, Knox County Hospital District
- Sheila Kuehler, RN-DON, 940-657-3535, 940-256-1488, Knox County Hospital District
Clinical Training
500, Upholding high standards of nursing care for adverse populations of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in a variety of settings including Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, Labor/Delivery, Emergency Department, OR, PACU, Ambulatory Surgery, Hospice, Long Term Care, Psychiatric Institutions, Ambulatory Surgery, and Oncology/Chemotherapy.
Accomplishments
- Member if Infectious Disease Society of America
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Member of School Health Advisory Committee for Benjamin I.S.D
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Midwestern State University
01.2023 - 07.2025
PRN, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Olney Hamilton Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Knox County Hospital District
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
United Regional Healthcare System
06.2016 - 06.2017
RN-BSN -
Midwestern State University
ADN -
Vernon College
High School -
Benjamin High School
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