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Vanessa Benkert

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Registered Nurse with strong critical thinking and task management skills. Expertise in patient care management, emergency response, and delivering high-quality care. Proven communication and teamwork abilities enhance patient outcomes and foster a supportive healthcare atmosphere.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Covenant Healthcare
Saginaw, MI
11.2013 - 08.2024
  • Monitored vital signs during cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Assessed patients' medical histories and physical conditions prior to procedures.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, including conscious sedation.
  • Performed pre-operative patient preparation and education of the procedure.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams involved in the delivery of quality patient care services.
  • Adhered to safety standards throughout the lab environment at all times.
  • Managed inventory control of supplies within the department.
  • Ensured procedural areas were adequately stocked with appropriate supplies prior to beginning a procedure.
  • Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure, and other conditions.
  • Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.
  • Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Registered Nurse Pediatrics/ PICU

Covenant Healthcare
Saginaw, MI
08.2011 - 10.2013
  • Cared for children (infancy to adolescence) by using critical thinking skills to perform head-to-toe assessments of children, administering medications, obtaining vital signs, starting IVs, and educating parents on how to care for their child medically.
  • Collaborated with the patient, the patient's family, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the patient received the best care and treatment possible.
  • Instructed families on proper care techniques for their child's medical condition.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.

Nursing Assistant

Covenant Healthcare
Saginaw, MI
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Provide quality care to patients by giving patients baths, changing the bed linen, retrieving patient vital signs, emptying JP drains, monitoring IV sites, assisting patients with walks, reporting any concerns to the nurses.

Pediatric Nurse Extern

Covenant Healthcare
Saginaw, MI
05.2010 - 08.2010
  • Conducted all the duties of a Registered Nurse under direct supervision.
  • Gained the knowledge and experience to become a confident nurse.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Davenport University
Midland, MI
12-2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Davenport University
Midland, MI
08-2011

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Time management and organization
  • Patient safety and assessment
  • Medication administration
  • BLS and ACLS certified
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Family engagement

Certification

  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • Indiana Nursing License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Covenant Healthcare
11.2013 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse Pediatrics/ PICU

Covenant Healthcare
08.2011 - 10.2013

Nursing Assistant

Covenant Healthcare
08.2010 - 08.2011

Pediatric Nurse Extern

Covenant Healthcare
05.2010 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Davenport University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Davenport University

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