Shaylyn Benally
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with eight years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Offering expertise with primary care, pulmonary, cardiology, orthopedic, and pediatric specialty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lovelace Health System
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in nursing care.
- Reduced patient wait times through effective triage and prioritization of tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical issues and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and respond promptly to any changes or abnormalities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team goals.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Epic EHR superuser and assisted team with EHR navigation, documentation and streamlined processes
Registered Nurse Intern
Central Desert Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved patient care by accurately assessing, planning, and implementing tailored nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination of care.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans by identifying specific needs and goals for each patient.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations.
- Streamlined documentation processes by effectively utilizing electronic health records systems to track patient progress.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential improvement and suggesting evidence-based solutions.
- Enhanced continuity of care among shifts through detailed hand-off reports that outlined critical information regarding the patients' conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Trained in de-escalation procedures and medication administration.
Medical Assistant
Lovelace Health System
10.2016 - 04.2023
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Conducted community outreach events to promote wellness initiatives and expand access to healthcare services within the local area.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Albuquerque, New Mexico03.2023
Skills
- Health screening
- Case Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Vaccine administration
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Licensed RN
- Infection control measures
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Intravenous therapy
- Team Coordination
- Procedure preparations
- High level of autonomy
- Medication Administration
- Coordinating referrals
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Assessments
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- EMR Systems
- Removing sutures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Shared governance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Epic EHR superuser
- Unit Administration
- Emergency Response
References
Available on request.
Certification
- Registered Nurse NM Compact License - 06/14/2023-06/14/2025
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lovelace Health System
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Intern
Central Desert Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Lovelace Health System
10.2016 - 04.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carrington College
- Registered Nurse NM Compact License - 06/14/2023-06/14/2025
- BLS Certification
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