Sahmara Benjamin
Elkins Park
Summary
Highly organized analytical professional with superior goal setting, decision-making, and problem solving skills. Solid reputation for having a positive impact on both internal and external support and overall productivity. Adept at caring for patients and strong working knowledge of nursing practices and principles. Skilled in coordinating with doctors for patient care, assessing patients and recording details. Able to identify, develop and sustain a network of people and other resources for tasks. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Adult Behavioral Health Travel Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Assess patients mental/physical health/medication administration/response to therapies development of treatment plans/manage and maintain a safe milieu consult with physicians/healthcare professionals
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse Med-Surg
Phoenixville Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Telemetry/Cardiac Monitoring Providing care and treatment to ill, injured and recovering adults/ wound care Initial and follow-up assessments patient/family support and education on various disease processes and care/discharge planning
STR Charge, Contract Nurse
RNPlus
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Educate patient/family on proper use of medication,equipment etc Initial intake assessment/evaluation/Monitoring I/O partner with doctors/rehab team to develop appropriate care plan Support rehab/ assist with ADLs Manage acute/chronic illness and injuries Wound Care/Maintain Wound Vac sys Support patient health outcomes by providing direct care to patients Administering medication/treatments Initiating and Maintaining intravenous lines/Midline/PICC lines
Charge Nurse Geriatric BHU
Suburban Community Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Promoting and restoring mental and physical health/Maximizing functional abilities Patient education/ Pain management Performing lab duties/EKG/Venipuncture/Care of drains/tubes/IV therapy
Registered Nurse- Behavioral health Travel Nurse
TruStaff
06.2021 - 01.2021
- Quickly adapting to various hospital policies and procedures Becoming fluent with multiple electronic health systems ( EPIC, Cerner, ECS, HCS etc.) Providing safe quality care to patients and families
Charge Nurse Adolescence BHU
Friends Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Take active role in unit-based performance improvement Administered/evaluated the effects of medication Health teaching/counseling/Nursing intervention and documentation Consistently maintaining a therapeutic nurse patient relationship
School Nurse
MACCS Healthcare
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Provide nursing care to ill students/ wound care/catheterizations/medication administration Triage/Performing mandated health screenings/ counseling on healthy habit Cooperate with personnel to identify and meet social, emotional/physical needs of school children
Charge Nurse
Staffing Plus
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Communicating with physicians/care team/ Supervise care nurses Providing physical and psychological support to patients and families
Home Care Nurse
PSA Healthcare
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Monitor patients and change treatment as required
PSR
University of Pennsylvania
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Complete registration process
Office Manager
Dr. Berger & Dr. Benjamin
10.2003 - 07.2014
- Coordinated all office functions, Exercised judgment and assisted in surgical procedures Hiring and training staff/medical office supply ordering, patient scheduling data entry, billing/coding
Education
Registered Nurse -
New Jersey College of Nursing
Ewing, NJ02.2020
Practical Nursing -
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PA06.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Distribution
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- CPR/BLS/ACLS/AED Certification
- CPI
Additionalskillsandcompetencies
- Post-op experience
- Body Mechanic Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient & Staff Scheduling
- Payroll
- HCS
- ECS
- Flow Sheet Charting
- CERNER
- Data Entry
- EPIC
Achievementsandawards
NFLPN Honors Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Adult Behavioral Health Travel Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Med-Surg
Phoenixville Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Behavioral health Travel Nurse
TruStaff
06.2021 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse Geriatric BHU
Suburban Community Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2021
Charge Nurse Adolescence BHU
Friends Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
STR Charge, Contract Nurse
RNPlus
07.2019 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse
Staffing Plus
11.2018 - 07.2019
School Nurse
MACCS Healthcare
09.2016 - 09.2020
Home Care Nurse
PSA Healthcare
08.2016 - 09.2017
PSR
University of Pennsylvania
04.2015 - 08.2017
Office Manager
Dr. Berger & Dr. Benjamin
10.2003 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse -
New Jersey College of Nursing
Practical Nursing -
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
- Registered Nurse
- CPR/BLS/ACLS/AED Certification
- CPI
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