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Tara Beneux

Omaha,NE

Summary

Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 21 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Nebraska Medicine
12.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in a healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within a clinical environment.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.

Medication Aide

Westgate Assisted Living
11.2012 - Current
    • Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
    • Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
    • Ensured consistent treatment by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
    • Improved patient understanding of medications by providing clear explanations of drug actions and side effects.
    • Boosted patient compliance with medication regimes through compassionate guidance and support.
    • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
    • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
    • Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
    • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
    • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
    • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College
Omaha, NE
12.2024

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Heart saver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Infection prevention
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR Certification
  • CNA Certification
  • Inpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care
  • Patient Education

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Nebraska Medicine
12.2017 - Current

Medication Aide

Westgate Assisted Living
11.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College

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