RN - State of Illinois expires 05/31/2024
Sheila Benvenuto
BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Alton,IL
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated, and caring nursing professional bringing over twenty seven years of experience delivering exceptional care to adult and pediatric patients. Experience in both clinic and hospital settings with more than seven years as a registered nurse. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - FT
SSM DePaul Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Provide direct inpatient care, daily head to toe assessments, administer medications, IV insertion and medication therapy, wound care, inserts and maintains Foley catheters, inserts nasal gastric tubes, patient education, and create care plans.
- Preceptor for new nurses and student nurses. Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Manages patient care from admission to discharge.
- Orders and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performs emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Advises patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses
- Evaluates healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collects blood and other laboratory specimens and prepares for lab testing
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Manages case of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administers Intravenous fluids, medications, and documentation in patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Clinical Coaching - Manages assignments and educational requirements of newly hired registered nurses, nurse externs, graduate nurses, international travel nurses, and certified nursing assistants for Medical Surgical Units.
- Oversees work of nursing externs, new graduate nurses, international travel nurses, newly hired nurses, and certified nursing assistants to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse
SSM Medical Group - Maryville Pediatrics
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Works within nursing triage pool to provide telephone assessments and advice to patients of three, large pediatric practices in Southern Illinois. Nursing pool handles approximately 250-350 calls per day.
- Uses assessment skills to provide advice and counsel patients and parents via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Provides patient education and advice including illnesses, vaccinations, promotional health, and wellness.
- Coordinates with team members and specialist. Reviews specialty consultations, lab, imaging reports.
- Performs additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as administering medications, phlebotomy, catheterizations, specimen collections, instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Relays triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
Registered Nurse
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, medications administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers of medications and physician ordered treatment plans.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided telephone triage to approximately 40-50 patient phone calls a day and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Office Manager /Registered Medical Assistant
Florissant Pediatrics, Inc. (Acquired By SSM 2017)
05.1995 - 02.2017
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
- Performed billing, collection and reporting for accounting.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and documented results with accuracy.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Supervised staff of 8.
Medical Assistant
Paniagua Medical
06.1993 - 05.1995
- Roomed patients for exams
- Completed chart reviews with patients to ensure accuracy of medications, current symptoms, and medical history
- Obtained vital signs
- EKG
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions
Medical Assistant
Family Planning And Visiting Nurses Association
09.1990 - 06.1993
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and instruments prior to each appointment, enabling smooth transitions between patients.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 03.2017 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL 08.2013 - 12.2016
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Alllied College of Health Careers
St. Louis 08.1989 - 08.1990
Skills
Intravenous therapy including insertion and medication administration
Head to toe assessments
Administering immunizations
Medication Administration
Epic EMR / EHR
Lab result interpretation
Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
Feeding pump set up and maintenance
NG tube insertions and removal
Precepting new nurses and students
Skin Care Team
Completion of Onboarding Documents for newly hired Nurses and Care Partners
Assigning Nurse Preceptors for newly hired Nurses
Assigning Educational classes for newly hired Nurses and Care Partners
Software
RN - State of Missouri expires 04/30/2025
Certification
ANCC Medical Surgical Nursing Board Certification (MEDSURG-BC)
Timeline
ANCC Medical Surgical Nursing Board Certification (MEDSURG-BC)
03-2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - FT
SSM DePaul Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse
SSM Medical Group - Maryville Pediatrics
07.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
03.2017 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
08.2013 - 12.2016
Office Manager /Registered Medical Assistant
Florissant Pediatrics, Inc. (Acquired By SSM 2017)
05.1995 - 02.2017
Medical Assistant
Paniagua Medical
06.1993 - 05.1995
Medical Assistant
Family Planning And Visiting Nurses Association
09.1990 - 06.1993
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Alllied College of Health Careers
08.1989 - 08.1990