Shammeonia Benson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with a wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Borland Groover
Jacksonville, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Analyzed and interpreted patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve care.
- Researched vendors to determine which products best meet organizational needs.
- Recommended changes to existing systems based on feedback from users.
- Supported end users by providing technical assistance when needed.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings for discussion of best practices in using nursing informatics technology.
- Designed and implemented policies and procedures related to the use of nursing informatics technologies.
- Analyzed information systems and applications to identify specifications for implementation projects.
ICU/PCU Float RN
Ascension St Vincent
Jacksonville, FL
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Utilized the nursing process to provide direct bedside care to critically ill suffering from both chronic and acute health conditions
- Conducted quality audits on units such as readmission risk, HAI risk, safety, and education to ensure empowered outcomes for patients
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the betterment of patient outcomes
- Worked closely with the case manager to ensure safe discharge from the hospital at the start of admission throughout the stay
- Coordinate care for appointments post-discharge
- Charge RN and resource nurse delegated assignments and provided supervision for the support of the staff and patient acuity for over 10 RN and CNA staff and travelers.
Critical Care Float-Travel
Prolink Staffing (University Nebraska Medical Center)
Omaha, NE
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to manage complex medical cases requiring immediate attention.
- Performed physical assessments of critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Developed strategies to improve quality of care outcomes through implementation of best practices.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety standards.
Critical Care RN Float Pool
Favorite Staffing (St Charles Medical Center)
Bend, OR
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with urgent deployment for nurses during the Oregon Omicron Surge and critical staffing crisis
- Provided triage and direct bedside nursing care for critically ill and progressive care patients suffering from various acute and chronic medical conditions
- Provided direct bedside nursing care to critically ill COVID-19 patients suffering acute respiratory distress with other comorbidities
- EPIC charting
Neurosurgical ICU
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
- Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies throughout shift assignments.
- Coordinated daily multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals of treatment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
Personnel Clerk
United States Navy (Naval Station Mayport)
Mayport, FL
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Assisted with the processing of security clearances for military personnel.
- Created spreadsheets for tracking personnel information such as medical records, training certifications, awards.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Maintained confidentiality when dealing with sensitive personal information regarding military personnel records.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Provided guidance to junior enlisted members concerning pay entitlements and other benefits.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Education
Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
08.2020
Skills
- Quality Assurance frameworks
- EMR: EPIC Cerner Next Gen
- Excel Visio Microsoft Word
- Risk Management
- Informatics
- System Changes
- Critical Care Nursing
- Issue Tracking
- Leadership
- Policy management
- Documentation and Materials
- QA Reporting
- Best Practices and Methodologies
- Healthcare Regulations
- Patient Care Plans
- Communication
- Records Analysis
- Needs Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Documentation and Reporting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Coding
Certification
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
Organizations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- Baptist Medical Center Ethics Committee 2020-2021
Timeline
Quality Assurance Analyst
Borland Groover
01.2024 - Current
Critical Care Float-Travel
Prolink Staffing (University Nebraska Medical Center)
01.2023 - 05.2023
ICU/PCU Float RN
Ascension St Vincent
08.2022 - 11.2023
Critical Care RN Float Pool
Favorite Staffing (St Charles Medical Center)
01.2022 - 04.2022
Neurosurgical ICU
Baptist Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
Personnel Clerk
United States Navy (Naval Station Mayport)
01.2013 - 10.2017
Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
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