Nurse Practitioner Air Force
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KIRSTEN A. BENFORD, MSN, CPNP-PC
ac1ldr@r.postjobfree.com
Irving, TX 75038
SPECIALTY: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
CREDENTIALS: Registered Nurse, 1987
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner w/Prescriptive Authorization, 1999 EDUCATION: MSN University of Maryland at Baltimore (Sigma Theta Tau), Baltimore, MD. 1999
BSN Arizona State University, Tempe AZ. 1987
EXPERIENCE:
Chief Executive Officer
Vance Air Force Base, Enid, OK
2015-2017
Successfully managed stand alone clinic servicing 4,000 enrolled beneficiaries and
$11M services. Led 160 personnel. Directly supervised and evaluated work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, facility, and other personnel. Presided over interdepartmental meetings. Maintained communication between governing authorities/boards, medical staff, and department heads.
*Won “Clinic of the Year” award and “Resource Management Team of the Year,” 2015
*Effectively centralized strategic planning while decentralizing operations.
*Coordinated design of $14M renovation project
*Oklahoma Healthy Business Designation 2015 and 2016 Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Air Force 1999-2017
Maintained active credentials throughout military career; Treats childhood illnesses and injuries and manages care of infants and children from birth to age 21 years. Performs complete physical exams and assessments for urgent and non urgent presentation to include preventive health assessments and sports clearances.
Selects, orders, interprets test, analyzes and interprets diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings. Analyzes reports and finding of tests to diagnose patient medical conditions. Prescribes or administers treatment, medication and other specialized medical care to treat, prevent illness and injury. Performs basic medical procedures and provides referrals to medical specialists. Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatment with patients and parents. Notates findings and treatment course in the patient medical record including follow-up notes. Inpatient Operations Director
Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV
2013-2015
In charge of inpatient operations for 50 bed hospital with 1600 personnel. Directly supervised 170 personnel in 3 inpatient areas (Medical Surgical, Maternal Child, and Critical Care). Advised Hospital Chief Executive Officer and Executive team on quality, risk, process improvement, and patient safety concerns.
*Coordinated 110M renovation of 3 inpatient units
*Hospital won “Air Force Best Inpatient Hospital Patient Safety” award, 2014
*Liaised with Veterans Affairs Hospital and local hospitals for continuum of care and clinical training opportunities
Chief Nurse Executive
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
2010-2012
In charge of nursing operations and support for 500 personnel, $70M healthcare, 80,000 visits annually.
*Effectively established strategic direction for patient care standards and scope of practice which enhanced care for 50,000 enrolled beneficiaries.
*Maintained performance levels at largest overseas Air Force clinic and achieved accreditation from Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and Air Force Health Services Inspection.
Won “Leadership in Clinical Excellence” Award, 2011 SKILLS:
Emergency Room, Population Health, Medical Management, Disease Management, Medical Readiness, Project Management, Process Improvement, Joint Commission readiness, Quality, Safety, and Risk Management
CERTIFICATIONS:
Pediatric Advance Life Support
Basic Life Support
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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