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Tonya Benson

Belleville,MI

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 13 years experience in patient care, 4 of which have been in the hybrid environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Highly experienced and confident in computer skills and utilization of EHR systems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Preanesthesia Services RN- Hybrid

Corewell Health
12.2019 - Current
  • Work in a hybrid environment (in office and at home) to perform Pre-anesthesia telephone screenings for patients scheduled for elective outpatient procedures
  • Accurately document all assessments, educations, and physician orders in EPIC electronic health record
  • Provide patients with correct pre-operative instructions, based on their individual history while following Anesthesia guidelines
  • Determine any necessary pre-surgical testing needs on an individual basis, based on patient history
  • Educate patients in order to best prepare them for their procedure and address any questions or concerns
  • Maintain close collaboration with care teams to obtain any necessary clearances, follow up on abnormal test results, obtain consents, etc

Clinical Nurse- Ortho/Neuro/Trauma/Stepdown ICU

Beaumont Health
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse- Subacute Rehab & LTC

Superior Woods Healthcare Center
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
05.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05.2016

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Computer savvy
  • High Level of Autonomy
  • EMR system
  • Attention to detail
  • Medical Assessment
  • Data Collection
  • Patient Management
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Education and Counseling

Timeline

Preanesthesia Services RN- Hybrid

Corewell Health
12.2019 - Current

Clinical Nurse- Ortho/Neuro/Trauma/Stepdown ICU

Beaumont Health
06.2016 - 12.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse- Subacute Rehab & LTC

Superior Woods Healthcare Center
07.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Schoolcraft College
Tonya Benson