Luis Benitez Sosa
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication,respectful attitude and excellent communication skills to efficiently coordinate with healthcare professional to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse - Surgery
Trillium Health Partners
Mississauga, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Experienced in acute surgical inpatient care, including post-operative assessments and interventions
- Skilled in IV therapy, blood transfusions, and central venous access device (CVAD) care
- Proficient in managing patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and epidural pain control
- Competent in nasogastric tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, and enteral feeding
- Strong background in wound care management, including complex surgical wounds
- Able to accurately interpret and respond to abnormal lab values and post-op fluid balance
- Experienced with glucose monitoring and responding to hypo/hyperglycemic episodes
- Effective in rapid clinical decision-making during emergency situations
- Strong physical assessment skills; completed or actively pursuing further training
- Highly organized with excellent problem-solving, time management, and prioritization abilities
- Collaborative team member with strong interprofessional communication skills
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to meet the physical demands of patient care, following safe body mechanics and no-lift protocols
Clinical Nurse Extern - Med Surg (GI)
Halton Health Care
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing care.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition, evaluating safety concerns and assisting with treatment procedures.
Registered Practical Nurse Med Surg
Halton Health Care
Oakville, ON
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Proficient in comprehensive patient assessments, appropriate interventions, and evaluating care outcomes
- Skilled in initiating and maintaining IV therapy, administering medications via various routes, and managing TPN and PCA
- Experienced in the care and maintenance of central venous access devices (CVADs), including dressing changes and flushing protocols
- Competent in capillary blood glucose monitoring, NG tube insertion and care, enteral feeding, wound management, and oxygen therapy
- Provide safe, evidence-based care to both pre-operative and post-operative patients
- Able to interpret normal and abnormal lab values and implement appropriate nursing interventions
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced and evolving clinical environments
- Effective communicator with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional healthcare team
- Committed to delivering patient- and family-centered care with compassion and respect
- Dedicated to professional growth and continuing education
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Sheridan College
Brampton 09.2022
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Quality of Care Standards
- Health Promotion
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Infection Control Standards
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to follow directions and accomplish patient care responsibilities
- Spanish - Proficient
- Wound care
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse - Surgery
Trillium Health Partners
09.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse Med Surg
Halton Health Care
12.2022 - 10.2023
Clinical Nurse Extern - Med Surg (GI)
Halton Health Care
09.2022 - Current
Ontario College Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Sheridan College
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