benjamin stevens
registered nurse at Spectrum Health
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Experience
registered nurse at Spectrum Health
August 2013 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Emergency Room Registered Nurse at a level 1 trauma center serving all of west Michigan. 300 patients seen
daily, with more than 12 rapid improvement events completed in the last 16 months, elevating Spectrum
Butterworth to being in the top 10 emergency rooms in the USA. Certified in ACLS, PALS, TNCC, BLS,
and sedation. Proficient in doing independent patient assessments, working closely with providers, initiating
anticipated orders according to established protocols for expedient care, starting IV's, and administering
medication with barcode scanning. Excellent at communicating with patients to further their education
during their stay and at the time of discharge when discharge instructions are given.
nurse aide at Spectrum Health
December 2011 - August 2013 (1 year 9 months)
Responsible for caring for 10-14 patients, with tasks including taking vital signs, getting blood sugars,
assisting patients in ambulation, eating, and other ADLs. Assisted Registered Nurses with cooperative tasks
such as wound dressings.
Diesel Locomotive Mechanic Apprentice at Burlington Northern Sante Fe
December 2007 - May 2009 (1 year 6 months)
IOM union member, Corwith train yard, trained in routine locomotive maintenance through formal company
education and on the job experience under journeyman direction.
aircraft mechanic at United States Marine Corps
September 2002 - September 2007 (5 years 1 month)
Skills & Expertise
Nursing
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Emergency Room
TNCC
Registered Nurses
Healthcare
Hospitals
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Patient Safety
Education
Cedarville University
Master's Degree, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2014 - 2016
Grade: GPA 3.56
Activities and Societies: member of GSNA, Graduate Student Nurses Association
Calvin College
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 2009 - 2013
Activities and Societies: President of Nursing Christian Fellowship 2012-2013 Leadership Team Member of
Calvin Student Nurses Association 2011-2012
City High School
High School Diploma, 1998 - 2002
Activities and Societies: Member of Chess Club, One Act drama team crew, frequent Honors Society member.
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benjamin stevens
registered nurse at Spectrum Health
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