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Sharon Benigar

Summary

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner able to provide independent evidence-based care to patients of all ages presenting with chronic and acute medical and mental health conditions. Highly dependable, self-directed, and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Able to perform comprehensive health assessments, form differential diagnoses, order diagnostic tests, as well as prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Personable Nurse Practitioner committed to promoting patient health and independence. Expertise in therapeutic communication and exercises, monitoring patient progress and creating home based programs that enhance healthy living. Collaborative and compassionate individual experienced in simultaneously managing over 100 caseloads.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Total Wound Care
10.2023 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including advanced wound care therapies
  • Perform wound debridement, grafting and other procedures to promote wound healing
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care
  • Educate patients and their families on wound care practices and preventive measures
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.

Nursing Programs Manager, FNP-BC

MedNoc Training Center
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Supporting student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
  • Contributing educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
  • Striving to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare
  • Directly cared for patients at least 24 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Traveler

Gifted Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Critical Care RN Flex at Mercy Healthcare Systems - Oklahoma City
  • Critical Care Nurse float - Norman Regional Health System - Norman
  • Critical Care Nurse - Oklahoma State University Medical Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Critical Care RN float pool at OU Health
  • Provided critical care to patients in various hospitals, planning, and implementing care plans using high-tech equipment
  • Monitored patient conditions and initiated timely and appropriate interventions to prevent patient deterioration
  • Assisted physicians with bedside medical procedures such as central line insertion, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and transesophageal echocardiography.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse/House Supervisor

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Offered nursing care per ANA Standards of practice and facility policy
  • Conducted physical assessments of residents and implemented treatment plans
  • Administered medications and physical restraints as needed
  • Responded to situations impacting safety and security, using crisis prevention interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, infection control practices, and safety protocols.
  • Improved patient care by coordinating and supervising nursing staff and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Alliance Health Midwest
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
  • Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Doctorate in Nursing Practice -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, Oklahoma
07.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma
05.2017

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Diversified Studies in Science

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2015

Diploma in Practical Nursing -

Metro Technology Centers - Springlake
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
07.2014

Skills

  • Electronic health records systems
  • Patient education and support
  • Staff development and precepting
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners member
  • BLS, HIPAA and OSHA regulations
  • Activity analysis
  • Health assessments and physicals and initiation of care plans
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Contraception, STD care, and counseling
  • Laceration repair and Incision and Drainage care, wound debridement and grafting
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary team

Certification

  • Board Certified ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner (2023-2028)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (since 2016)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (Exp.11/2024)
  • NHISS Stroke Certified
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI PROGRAM) Biomedical Research - Certified

Awards

  • Recognized as Nurse of the Year for outstanding performance and team contributions and high-quality patient care.
  • Consistently maintained high patient satisfaction ratings.
  • Patient Advocacy: Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.

Timeline

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Total Wound Care
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Traveler

Gifted Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2023

Nursing Programs Manager, FNP-BC

MedNoc Training Center
07.2021 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse/House Supervisor

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU

Alliance Health Midwest
01.2016 - 01.2019

Doctorate in Nursing Practice -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Oklahoma City Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Diversified Studies in Science

Oklahoma City Community College

Diploma in Practical Nursing -

Metro Technology Centers - Springlake

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