Jennifer R. Bentley, RN, BSN, CPN
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Qualifications Profile
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in pediatric critical care
and family advocacy. Strong pediatric evaluation and treatment skills. Reliable, ethical provider
with ability to intervene during crises and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability
to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical
professionals.
-Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities and patients
efficiently.
-Critical care experience including admissions, assessment, treatment, referral, and education for
pediatric patients.
-Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.
-Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate as charge nurse in pediatric ICU, as well as prioritize
patients and staff
-Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history,
charting, and other documentation.
Certifications and Proficiencies
Certifications: CPR; PALS; CPN; NRP; TNCC, ENPC, Phlebotomy
Proficiencies: Pediatric ICU; Pediatric ER; Pediatric Rapid Response Team, Post-op care of ICU
patients, Hemodynamic monitoring, IV drip titration, ; Ventilator Management, Telemetry;
VA/VV ECMO; Tenchkoff catheters and AV fistulas; PD and hemodialysis, External and Internal
Pacemakers; Central, Peripheral, Thoracic, and Arterial line management and care, PICC line
insertion, Intravenous medication drips and management; NG/Sump & Peg tubes; Care plan
creation and administration; Patient/family education; Training and in-services
Professional Experience
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
5/2005- Present
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
-Serve as staff and charge nurse caring for patients with acute illnesses, including congenital
heart defects, birth defects, massive trauma, and respiratory failure. Promote health and support
patients and families in coping with illness.
-Provide strong contributions as key member of unit quality assurance program designed to
identify and evaluate problems, manage patient census, and allocate staff assignments.
-Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.
-Manage surgical recovery of patients including vascular, cardio-thoracic, ENT, GI, urological,
and neurological cases.
-Perform and assist in insertion and maintenance of invasive lines- arterial lines, double and
triple lumen central lines, chest tubes, pace makers, dialysis catheters, and intubations.
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
9/2004 – 5/2005
Staff Nurse, General Pediatrics Unit
-Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise. Accurately obtained and documented
patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and selected
departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Prepared equipment and assisted
physicians during patient examinations and treatments. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and
carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
-Repeatedly commended by patients and supervisors for outstanding quality of care; received
consistent mention in care-survey responses.
-Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring.
-Significantly improved facility’s public image by ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (2004)
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC
Dean’s List- GPA: 3.1
Cum Laude
National Nursing Honor Society- Sigma Theta Tau
Masters of Science in Nursing Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Attended 2009-2011- 2 semester hours short of completion
Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN)
State of North Carolina
Affiliations
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Sigma Theta Tau
North Carolina Nurses Association
Pediatric Nurses Association