Benhur Michael
San Diego
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mission Hills Health Care
San Diego
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Participated in team meetings with nurses, physicians and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and condition.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Health Promotion
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
San Diego
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted in developing resources for health promotion activities.
- Developed community outreach programs focused on injury prevention and health promotion.
- Educated patients on disease processes and health promotion strategies.
- Established relationships with local organizations that offer services related to health promotion.
- Educated patients about health promotion strategies including proper nutrition habits.
- Provided education about health promotion topics including nutrition, exercise, stress management.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Carmel Mountain Healthcare & Rehab Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation training for those who are physically impaired.
- Reported any changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising nurse.
- Answered call lights in a timely manner and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Transported patients safely between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or other appropriate devices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Teacher Assistant Substitute
San Diego Unified School District
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (LVN)
Pacific College Nursing
Costa Mesa, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2018
Pre-Nursing - Health Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05-2014
GED -
San Diego Community College District. CE
San Diego, CA05.2011
Skills
- Communication
- Active listening
- Time management Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Good phone etiquette
- Organization
- Documents day-to-day operations
- Creates a checklist of all duties to be completed
- Uses discretion
- Attention to detail
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Knowledge of operating systems, Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Presentation software, like PowerPoint
- Internet Knowledgeable
- Email skills
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Honors And Awards
- AFT LOCAL 1521 GUILD Scholarship, 06/01/11
- EOPS Scholarship Award, 04/01/13
- Osher Foundation Scholarship, 01/01/13
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mission Hills Health Care
01.2018 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Carmel Mountain Healthcare & Rehab Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Health Promotion
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
01.2017 - Current
Teacher Assistant Substitute
San Diego Unified School District
01.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing (LVN)
Pacific College Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University
Pre-Nursing - Health Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
GED -
San Diego Community College District. CE
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