Hi, I’m
Tashika Benjamin
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career in clinical expertise, leadership and direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high stress situations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
New York Presbyterian QueensFLUSHING, NY
Travel Registered Nurse
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provide treatments, medication administration, IV administration, blood transfusion, patient care and support.
- Educate patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Admission, Intermediate and Discharge education and planning.
- Ensure compliance with infection control and hospital guidelines.
- Document all elements of care and update patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observation.
Kaiser PermanenteOakland, CA
Travel Registered Nurse
01.2023 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Provide care to patients post Chemotherapy regimen.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention procedures and hospital guidelines.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Provide treatments, medication administration, IV administration, wound care and general patient care and support.
NYP Columbia University Irving Medical CenterNew York, NY
Registered Nurse, ED Holding
05.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatments.
- Administered and documented treatments delivered, medications, IV administration, discharge instructions, and follow up care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterBronx, New York
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Telemetry
01.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team compromised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided care to acute and chronically ill patients (Stroke, COVID-19, Cancer, CHF, DM, Renal and more).
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities,
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
The Grand at Great Neck RehabilitationGreat Neck, New York
RN Supervisor
01.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provided the highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality fo care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Education
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science
01-2021
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Assessment
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Cardiac Care
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication and IV Administration
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Team Training and Development
Certification
- Florida RN License
- New York RN License
- California RN License
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
Accomplishments
- Co-Chairperson for Shared Governance Committee
- Multiple specialized training courses and certificates.
- Winner of multiple workplace awards which recognize my professional skills and dedication to patient care and customer service.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Queens
03.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, ED Holding
NYP Columbia University Irving Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
RN Supervisor
The Grand at Great Neck Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 06.2021
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science
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