MARGARITO BENITEZ

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Initiative-taking, board certified Family Nurse Practitioner seeking new career opportunities. I have over 28 years combined total experience encompassing emergency, critical care, wound care, home health nursing, and family practice. Always looking for ways to better myself professionally either through online or face to face conferences. Able to keep abreast with current medical guidelines by maintaining required continuing education credits.

EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2016 – PRESENT

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, laredo premier healthcare

Performs comprehensive examinations of symptoms and medical history to apply proper diagnosis and use evidence -based treatment to treat patients. Responsible for medical emergencies and minor emergencies such as application of splints and minor wound suturing.

Serves as lead Nurse Practitioner for new hires and mentor for novice nurse practitioners. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students within the local area. Proficient in E-Clinical Works EMR.

JANUARY 2016 – FEBRUARY 2019

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, laredo care clinic

Performed comprehensive examinations of symptoms and medical history to apply proper diagnosis and use evidence -based treatment to treat patients. Responsible for medical emergencies and minor emergencies such as application of splints and minor wound suturing. Accounted for over 1500 patient visits that secured federal funding for the clinic. Proficient in Athena EMR.

OCTOBER 2014 – DECEMBER 2015

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, Dr. diego menchaca, laredo texas

Evaluation, treatment, and management of chronically ill patients according to evidenced-based guidelines. Interpret lab results and make adequate changes accordingly. Competent in EMR documentation. Able to practice with full autonomy when physician not in office.

JUNE 2002 – OCTOBER 2014

STAFF/CHARGE NURSE, laredo medical center

Provided nursing care for critically ill patients, including trauma, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, acute life-threatening medical conditions. Competent in invasive monitoring using Swan-Ganz, ICP, CVP, A-line and ventilator management. Served as staffing and scheduling coordinator for daily unit staffing needs. Part of rapid response and code teams, in house intubation certification by ICU medical director.

OCTOBER 2001 – AUGUST 2002

STAFF NURSE, university hospital san antonio texas

Provided nursing care for critically ill patients, including trauma, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, acute life-threatening medical conditions. Competent in invasive monitoring using Swan-Ganz, ICP, CVP, A-line and ventilator management.

DECEMBER 1994 – OCTOBER 2001

WOUND CARE NURSE, Hyperbaric medicine, inc. laredo texas

Performed wound care, sharp debridement of wounds, formulated treatment plan for complex wound management ranging from burns to status post skin and muscle grafts. Monitored and administered hyperbaric medicine treatments following established protocols.

JUNE 1993 – DECEMBER 1994

STAFF NURSE, homeline health services, laredo texas

Conducted home health visits. Performed admission and recertifications, wound care, and PICC line certification. One of two PICC line certified nurses at that time. Charge IV nurse. Promoted patient teaching during visits.

MAY 1992 – DECEMBER 1993

STAFF NURSE/EMERGENCY ROOM, Doctors hospital of laredo

Provided emergency medical care to an average of 30-40 patients daily. Provided treatment in accordance with physician’s orders and hospital policies.

EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2013

FAMILY NUSE PRACTITIONER, texas a&M International university

MAY 2001

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, texas a&m International university

Sigma Theta Tau member

Lamar Bruni Vergara Scholarship Recipient

MAY 1992

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, laredo junior college

SKILLS

Able to practice in an autonomous setting

Compassionate about helping others

Strong communication skills

Adaptive person

Good leadership skills

ACTIVITIES

ACLS certification

BLS certification

ANCC certification

Bilingual English/Spanish, able to read and write both languages.

REFERENCES

Mario Galvan, RN. House Supervisor

Laredo Medical Center 956-***-****

Oscar Villarreal, RN BSN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner for Dr Joseph Camaro (Neurology) 956-***-****

Mario Ramirez, RN BSN, FNP-C

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Urgent Care 956-***-****

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