Samarah Benson
Mayo Clinic
Rochester,MN
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate healthcare professional with strong clinical support background. Prioritizes tasks and fosters relationships to enhance patient satisfaction and care quality. Combines empathy with technical expertise to deliver attentive care during medical procedures. Adapts effectively to dynamic environments while excelling in patient communication and clinical documentation.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Monitored vital signs and medical equipment, ensuring timely interventions for critical conditions.
- Administered patient assessments and care plans to ensure quality treatment and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care efforts.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Personal Care Assistant
4 Years 10 Months- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Completed errands for patients, including grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions., did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Provided assistance with dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders to support overall patient well-being and independence.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Performed dressing changes, bandage applications, and binder adjustments to promote healing and ensure sanitary conditions.
Nurse Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted nursing staff with daily rounds, documenting vital signs and addressing patient calls to support quality care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Responded promptly to call lights, effectively attending to patients' needs to enhance their comfort and safety.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion, and medication administration under supervision, ensuring adherence to clinical standards.
- Interpreted patient's heart rhythm strip during every cardiac clinical.
Patient Care Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported nurses with essential tasks, enhancing workflow and contributing to a more efficient healthcare environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Trained new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to promote consistent care delivery.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistance
Skills
Patient Advocacy
Emergency response
Vital sign monitoring
Patient education
Attentive to People
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Completed 16 weeks of clinical rotations on cardiac PCUs including: Nasseff Tower 4, Nasseff Tower 5, Mary Brigh 5CF, Mary Brigh 6D.
- Competed 12 weeks of clinical rotations on Orthopedics: Eisenberg 8-2 & Eisenberg 9-2.
- Completed 8 weeks of clinical rotations in obstetrics: Eisenberg 3-2 Postpartum, Eisenberg 3-5 NICU.
- Completed 8 weeks of clinical rotation in inpatient psych including: Generose 3E, Generose 2E, & Generose 1W
- 4th Semester future clinical rotations- Francis 2b & Francis 3C, Francis 4C, Emergency Department.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Technician
Mayo Clinic- Nasseff Tower 8th Floor
05.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Patient Care Technician
Mayo Clinic- Nasseff Tower 8 Orthopedic/Trauma
12.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Personal Care Assistant
SEMCIL
12.2020 - 10.2025Read More
Rochester Community And Technical College
Certificate from Certified Nursing Assistance
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Rochester Community And Technical College
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