Christine Benson

Alexandria, VA • 303-***-**** • adminj@r.postjobfree.com

Behavioral Health Care Facilitator Clinical Nurse (RN)

Dynamic and versatile Nurse Practitioner with 8+ years of excellent patient care with expertise in management and efficiency. Compassionate patient-focused provider with demonstrated ability to provide safe, high quality health care to her patients including pediatrics on a recurring basis. Able to multi-task effectively and accurately in coordination with providers and other medical staff. Recognized for superb oral and written communication skills, coupled with organizational abilities, medical expertise, and attention to detail. Upbeat personality, with proven ability to motivate patients to improve their health. Quality-focused leader with proven flexibility and adaptability resulting from experience across a wide array of clinics and hospitals. Compassionate problem-solver with 4+ years’ experience working with veterans and Active duty service members.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Master of Science, Nursing, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Family Nurse Practitioner

NP 23008 BLS Exp.10/2021

CORE COMPENTENCIES

Individualized Patient Care Coordination

Assessment and History taking

Critical Thinking

Therapeutic Communication

Supervision Managing of RNs, LVNs, and CNAs

Safety Infection Control

Federal Regulations Compliance

Educator Trainer

Advanced Practices Medical/Surgical Neurology Progressive Care

Systems Expert in Alaris Infusion Pumps, Precision Xceed Pro glucose testing, Medication and Supply Pyxis, Essentris, CHCS, Matrix, Kantime, Epic, Athena, Microsoft Office Suite.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 23, 2020 – April 27, 2021; 21-40 hrs. per week

Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner

Mission Medical Center, 2125 E LaSalle St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Mrs. Barbara Cronin, Executive Director 719-***-**** (okay to contact)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner who performed complete and detailed assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, and reviewed test results performed by ancillary staff. Assessed medical and educational needs to provide necessary education in laymen terms to address the individual needs of each patient. Individualized and patient focused planning to resolve complex problems with a holistic view. Planned patient care strategies in coordination with specialty physicians and patients. Discussed and educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues included i.e. suicide ideation, depression, and anxiety. Maintained friendly and calm demeanor to encourage patients to trust in their provider. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records, including Medical required forms for 8-9 patients per day.

ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with geriatric population facing homelessness and lack of access to care due to having no medical insurance benefits. Expert education provision to increase client participation in safe practices. Expert in performing adult physicals, acute and routine care of chronic diseases. Expert in performing COVID-19 testing and vaccine administration. Reviewed results for laboratory, radiology, and other studies for patients and appropriate follow up preformed in a timely manner. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Followed all OSHA standards and infection control standards for all patients. Provided feedback and education to office staff about best practices for patient privacy and comfort.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Maintained excellent communication with electronic mail. Completed work notes, disability paperwork, and communication with specialists.

Accomplishments:

Recognized as a self-starter and independent experienced clinician capable of working weekdays independently and safely with only phone consultation with physicians.

October 19, 2017 – June 12, 2020; 24-30 hrs. per week

Clinical Director

At Home Nursing Care, 531 Encinitas Blvd. #120, Encinitas, CA 92024

Mrs. Lauren Reynolds, Owner 760-***-**** (okay to contact)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed initial and ongoing medical assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, safety assessment of home, and current home health care. Assessed physical, emotional, social, economic, spiritual needs of the patient and their family/caregivers. Determined home health care needs based on assessment of home safety, assessment of medications including any testing ordered for patient, wound care, and educational needs of individual patients. Developed and documented individualized plan of care for each patient using clinical analysis and nursing judgment of over 17 years. Updated frequently based on evaluation of the patient’s response to the plan of care and the quality of the services based on their identified needs.

Performed routine nurse visits to patients on a regular basis. Provided care management including facilitation and coordination of required tests, procedures, treatments, discharge planning and community referrals in cooperation with the patient and family/caregivers. Individualized and patient focused planning to resolve complex problems with a holistic view and evidence-based care guidelines. Planned patient care strategies in coordination with physicians, Hospice, Palliative Care, facilities, and other home health agencies. Discussed and educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues. Maintained friendly and reassuring demeanor to help make patients relaxed and comfortable with excellent customer service. Documented and maintained complete and detailed medical records for 35-45 patients to ensure that needs, issues, resources, and care goals were identified and addressed. Provided on-call services for patients and employees for emergency issues.

NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with pediatric through geriatric population. Expert education provision to increase client participation in safe practices. In-depth knowledge and demonstration of procedures, including application and removal of various wound dressings, ostomy care, medication administration and safety, patient transfers, and point of care testing. Provided case management including care coordination, medication safety, and administering medications using best practices with patient’s participation. Expertise in assessment skills to determine health issues and level of care needed. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Administered skin PPD tests on employees. Certified in BLS.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Maintained and assisted with ordering medical supplies for use by the entire organization. Ensure all OSHA protocols including infection control and personal protective equipment available for all employees in organization. Expert in LVN and CNA scope of practice to direct appropriate tasks and supervision for every employee. Skill observation competency performed annually on all employees.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Initiated and completed entire process to obtain Medicare accreditation with site visit resulting in approval for the organization. Successfully completed 3 different California Department of Public Health surveys with 0 deficiencies. Utilized various medical documentation software and office management software including Matrix, Kantime, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Provided scheduling assistance to office staff as required. Updated patient medical history information in organization database on a regular basis. Maintained and updated employee in-service education and health information on a regular basis.

Reviewed and ensured compliance of documentation of 3 RNs and 10-15 LVNs. Quarterly chart audits on 2 offices to ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures. Developed organizational core competency and provided educational offering to all employees annually with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program. Assisted with coordination and supervision of direct and indirect patient services provided by organization personnel. Provided expert guidance and counseling to Administrative staff to assist in continual improvement of all aspects of home health care services.

Accomplishments: Obtained ZERO deficiencies during 3 site visits by California Department of Public Health and spearheaded completion of Medicare accreditation for organization. Recognized by different state surveys as an “excellent nurse” during site visits with patients. Promoted twice in the 2.5 years employed by the organization.

November 23, 2015 – April 01, 2017; 10-15 Hrs. per week

English Teacher Goover English School, 3-2-7 Kishima 3F, Machida, Tokyo, Japan 194-0013

Mr. Atsushi Suzuki, Owner +81-042-***-**** (okay to contact)

EDUCATION: Provision of customized English language instruction to adult Japanese speakers. Developed individualized education plans with activities for 10 students. Goal oriented process for language and culture knowledge acquisition. Selected engaging and individualized to client’s goals activities prior to each lesson.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Maintained records of each student’s activities and updated education plan. Daily reports to students and monthly reports on student progress to supervisor.

Accomplishments:

Recognized for ability to build trust resulting in 91% student registration after initial meeting. Requested as permanent instructor when filling in for other teachers on vacation or leaving the country.

Janurary 13, 2014 – December 19, 2014; 40 hrs. per week

Family Nurse Practitioner

George H. Mee Memorial Clinic, 467 El Camino Blvd., Greenfield, CA 93927

Ms. Camille Sena, Administrative Manager 831-***-**** (okay to contact)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed complete and detailed assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, and reviewed test results performed by ancillary staff. Assessed medical and educational needs to provide necessary education in laymen terms to address the individual needs of each patient. Individualized and patient focused planning to resolve complex problems with a holistic view. Planned patient care strategies in coordination with physicians and patients. Discussed and educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues included i.e. suicide ideation, depression, and anxiety. Maintained friendly and calm demeanor to encourage patients to trust in their provider. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records, including Medicare and Medical required forms for 15-18 patients per day.

ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with pediatric through geriatric population. Expert education provision to increase client participation in safe practices. Expert in performing well women visits, well child visits, adult physicals, adult pre-operative physicals, acute and routine care of chronic diseases. In-depth knowledge and demonstration of procedures, including suturing, stapling, and wart removal. Reviewed results for laboratory, radiology, and other studies for patients and appropriate follow up preformed in a timely manner. Followed policies set by the State of California to address childhood obesity and asthma action plans. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS. ACLS obtained upon first attempt in 2014.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Followed all OSHA standards and infection control standards for all patients. Provided feedback and education to office staff about best practices for patient privacy and comfort.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Oversight of Medical Assistants. Attended 95% of hospital wide provider meetings held monthly. Maintained excellent communication with electronic mail. Completed work notes, disability paperwork, and communication with specialists.

Accomplishments:

Recognized as a self-starter and independent experienced clinician capable of working weekends independently and safely with only phone consultation with physicians.

May 21, 2013 – August 1, 2014; 10-40 hrs. per week

Family Nurse Practitioner

Soledad Medical Center, 600 Main St., Soledad, CA 93960

Mr. Steven Pruitt, CEO 831-***-**** (okay to contact)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed complete and detailed assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, and reviewed test results performed by ancillary staff. Provided routine care to Obstetric patients. Assessed medical and educational needs to provide necessary education in laymen terms to address the individual needs of each patient. Individualized and patient focused planning to resolve complex problems with a holistic view. Planned patient care strategies in coordination with physicians and patients. Discussed and educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues included i.e. suicide ideation, depression, and anxiety. Maintained friendly and calm demeanor to encourage patients to trust in their provider. Maintained complete and detailed paper and electronic medical records, including Medicare and Medical required forms for 15-18 patients per day.

ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with pediatric through geriatric population. Expert education provision to increase client participation in safe practices. Expert in performing well women visits, well child visits, adult physicals, adult pre-operative physicals, acute and routine care of chronic diseases. In-depth knowledge and demonstration of procedures, including suturing, stapling, and wart removal. Reviewed results for laboratory, radiology, and other studies for patients and appropriate follow up preformed in a timely manner. Followed policies set by the State of California to address childhood obesity and asthma action plans. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS. ACLS obtained upon first attempt in 2014.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Followed all OSHA standards and infection control standards for all patients.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Oversight of Medical Assistants. Maintained excellent communication with electronic mail. Completed work notes, disability paperwork, and communication with specialists.

Accomplishments:

Two positions held for 8 months due to high demand for provider in community. Second position obtained by observation of safe, high quality by co-worker and resulting recommendation. Frequently requested by new patients due to recommendations of current patients.

January 31, 2010 – September 1, 2012; 40 hrs. per week

Deputy Director, CNTP, GS-11

Tripler Army Medical Center, 1 Jarrett White Road, Tripler AMC, HI 96859

Ms. Shelia Bunton, Director of Brigadier General (R) Anna Mae Hays Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) 808-***-**** (Retired)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed medical assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, laboratory draws, capillary blood testing, and completion of physician orders. Assessed educational needs of individual patients. Developed individualized plan of care for each patient and updated frequently with any changes. Educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues. Care provided to patients on multiple different units including Medical/Surgical, Orthopedic, and Progressive Care. Maintained friendly and reassuring demeanor to help make patients relaxed and comfortable. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records for patients.

NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Nurse Educator who supervised 31 newly graduated Army nurses with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. 10 week program in which the nurses rotated to 5 different units. Provided education and demonstration of nursing skills to new nurses. Reviewed documentation and provided correction and highlighted best practices. Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with geriatric population and specifically Veterans. Expert education provision to increase new nurses understanding and performance of critical skills. In-depth knowledge and demonstration of procedures, including application and removal of various wound dressings, ostomy care, medication administration and safety, patient transfers, point of care testing, interpreting laboratory results, and safe, high quality care to Veterans and active duty military. Expertise in assessment skills to determine health issues and advocate for the patient with physicians and other services. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Maintained proper Infection Control and OSHA standards with all patients. Followed organization policies regarding Contact, Droplet, and Neutropenic precautions and instructed new nurses on these policies.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Simulation Coordinator who developed scenarios for newly graduated nurses, preceptors, and mock codes for each unit and by all new graduate nurses. Simulation technician who programmed and ran each of these scenarios in hospital wide skills fairs annually. Provided feedback and correction following scenarios to develop and enforce critical skills. Instructor of Vermont Preceptor course which educated nurses on best practices to precept nurses. Successfully coordinated and taught 16 segments of the 2 day workshop: a total of 67 RNs, and 7 LPNs from Tripler Army Medical Center and the VA. Precepted new Army nurses, new civilian graduates, transferring employees, performance improvement nurses, and new Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Data collection and data input for research program related to Brigadier General (R) Anna Mae Hays Clinical Nurse Transition Program. Excellent communication with electronic mail.

Accomplishments:

Based upon excellent performance, promotion to sole Clinical Nurse Educator within 6 months of hire. Upon annual review senior rater stated “Has a caring, firm and fair manner, therefore respected and an asset to the CNTP. Demonstrate superb leadership and professional competence. Has an unlimited potential to serve in position of increased responsibility. An invaluable asset to TAMC, DOHET, and CNTP.” Acting Program Director in Director’s absence for Brigadier General (R) Anna Mae Hays Clinical Nurse Transition Program.

January 21, 2009 – January 31, 2010; 36 hrs. per week

Registered Nurse

Tripler Army Medical Center, 1 Jarrett White Road, Tripler AMC, HI 96859

CPT Banchek, OIC of Medical/Oncology Unit 808-***-**** (okay to contact)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed medical assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, laboratory draws, capillary blood testing, and completion of physician orders. Assessed educational needs of individual patients. Developed individualized plan of care for each patient and updated frequently with any changes. Educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues including recent Chemotherapy administration and Hospice Care. Maintained friendly and reassuring demeanor to help make patients relaxed and comfortable. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records for patients in a variety of systems, including: Essentris and CHCS.

NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with geriatric population and specifically Veterans. Expert education provision to increase patients understanding and comfort with new diagnoses including cancer, diabetes mellitus, and end of life care. In-depth knowledge and performance of procedures, including application and removal of various wound dressings, ostomy care, medication administration and safety, patient transfers, point of care testing, laboratory draws, IV line maintenance and initiation, and safe, high quality care to Veterans and active duty military. Expertise in assessment skills to determine health issues and advocate for the patient with physicians and other services. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS. Expert use of Medication and Supply Pyxis, Alaris Infusion Pumps, and Precision XceedPro glucose testing machine.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Maintained proper Infection Control and OSHA standards with all patients. Followed organization policies regarding Contact, Droplet, and Neutropenic precautions.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Excellent communication with electronic mail. Maintained competencies and training in competency assessment folder (CAF). Elected by peers to unit governing board.

Accomplishments:

Hand selected due to observation of practice and education of nurses for promotion to Education Department as Clinical Nurse Educator. Permanent Charge nurse. Preceptor for new-graduate Army nurses, civilian nurses, LPNs, and nursing students.

October 15, 2008 – January 21, 2009; 36 hrs. per week

Registered Nurse

Altres Medical, 967 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814

Tripler Army Medical Center, Medical/Oncology Unit, 1 Jarrett White Road, Tripler AMC, HI 96859

Ms. Sue Martin, Manager 808-***-**** (okay to contact)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed medical assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, laboratory draws, capillary blood testing, and completion of physician orders. Assessed educational needs of individual patients. Developed individualized plan of care for each patient and updated frequently with any changes. Educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues including recent Chemotherapy administration and Hospice Care. Maintained friendly and reassuring demeanor to help make patients relaxed and comfortable. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records for patients.

NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with geriatric population and specifically Veterans. Expert education provision to increase patients understanding and comfort with new diagnoses including cancer, diabetes mellitus, and end of life care. In-depth knowledge and performance of procedures, including application and removal of various wound dressings, ostomy care, medication administration and safety, patient transfers, point of care testing, laboratory draws, IV line maintenance and initiation, and safe, high quality care to Veterans and active duty military. Expertise in assessment skills to determine health issues and advocate for the patient with physicians and other services. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS. Expert use of Medication and Supply Pyxis, Alaris Infusion Pumps, and Precision XceedPro glucose testing machine.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Maintained proper Infection Control and OSHA standards with all patients. Followed organization policies regarding Contact, Droplet, and Neutropenic precautions.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Excellent communication with electronic mail.

Accomplishments:

Offered extension of contract and accepted for 1 year. Full time permanent position on Medical/Oncology unit accepted. Charge nurse. Preceptor for new graduate Army and civilian nurses.

June 7, 2006 – September 11, 2007; 36 hrs. per week

Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare, 12400 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA 92130

Facilities: Scripps Green Hospital, 10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037

Ms. Jane Houts, 858-***-****. Centinela Freeman Marina Hospital, 4650 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Ray, CA 90292, Ms. Ruby Blake, 310-***-****. Stanford Hospital and Clinics, 300 Pasteur Dr., Stanford, CA 94305, Ms. Alisha Ngyuen, 650-***-****. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013, Ms. Linda Nelson, 602-***-****. Mayo Clinic Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054. Ms. Judy Pinkton, 480-***-**** (okay to contact all)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed medical assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, laboratory draws, capillary blood testing, and completion of physician orders. Assessed educational needs of individual patients. Developed individualized plan of care for each patient and updated frequently with any changes. Educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues including, post-operative care for Plastic Surgery, Neurologic surgery, Orthopedic surgery, ENT surgery, carcinoma excisions, pelvic extenuation for cancer, bilateral spheoolectomy, total abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy. Along with care of patients for seizure monitoring, CVA, Guillain-Barre, Multiple Sclerosis, Baclofen pump insertion or complication, Quadriplegia, neuro traumas, recent Chemotherapy administration, Hospice Care, occasional acute coronary syndrome and organ donation. Maintained friendly and reassuring demeanor to help make patients relaxed and comfortable. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records for patients in a variety of systems including Epic, scanning capabilities and vital sign upload from computer on wheels.

NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with geriatric population. Expert education provision to increase new nurses understanding and performance of critical skills. In-depth knowledge and demonstration of procedures, including application and removal of various wound dressings, ostomy care, medication administration and safety, patient transfers, point of care testing, interpreting laboratory results, and safe, high quality care to Veterans and active duty military. Expertise in assessment skills to determine health issues and advocate for the patient with physicians and other services. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS. Expert use of telemetry monitors, medication Pyxis, infusion pumps, and glucose testing machines including Accucheck.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Maintained proper Infection Control and OSHA standards with all patients. Followed organizational policies regarding Contact, Droplet, Neutropenic, and Seizure precautions.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Excellent communication with electronic mail. Applied and maintained active licensing in 4 states with continued education credits.

Accomplishments:

EVERY unit who employed her offered extension of contract and full time permanent position.

May 1, 2006 – September 30, 2005; 36 hrs. per week

Registered Nurse

Swedish Medical Center, 500 E. Hampden, Englewood, CO 80311

Ms. Jerri Randall, Nurse Manager of Neurology/Neuro-telemetry/Urology Unit

303-***-**** (okay to contact)

ADVANCED PATIENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION: Performed medical assessments including obtainment of medical, family, and social history, vital signs, laboratory draws, capillary blood testing, and completion of physician orders. Assessed educational needs of individual patients. Developed individualized plan of care for each patient and updated frequently with any changes. Educated patients on specific chronic and acute health and/or psychosocial issues including cardiovascular accident or infarction, craniotomy, laminectomy, discectomy, post-operative maxillary and mandibular surgery, prostatectomy, post-operative arteriovenous malformation repair, seizure monitoring by video and EEG, telemetry monitoring for neuro-telemetry patients. Maintained friendly and reassuring demeanor to help make patients relaxed and comfortable. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records for patients.

NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES: Superior understanding of health issues and challenges with geriatric population. Expert education provision to increase patients understanding and comfort with new diagnoses including stroke, cancer, diabetes mellitus, and end of life care. In-depth knowledge and performance of procedures, including application and removal of various wound dressings, ostomy care, medication administration and safety, patient transfers, point of care testing, laboratory draws, IV line maintenance and initiation, seizure monitoring and support during seizure activity, telemetry monitoring, and assessment of acute stroke symptoms with quick decision making to prevent residual effects. Expertise in assessment skills to determine health issues and advocate for the patient with physicians and other services. Effectively communicated with physicians, patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals. Certified in BLS, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certification, and telemetry. Expert use of telemetry monitors, medication Pyxis, infusion pumps, and glucose testing machines.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Maintained proper Infection Control and OSHA standards with all patients. Followed organization policies regarding Contact, Droplet, Neutropenic, and Seizure precautions.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Excellent communication with electronic mail.

Accomplishments:

Member of Stroke Team; responded to any nurse requesting expert assessment of patients with suspected stroke while hospitalized. Promoted to relief charge nurse. Preceptor to nursing students.

Licenses

BLS

Active RN and FNP in CA

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