Nicole Benjamin
Sombra,ON
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, leadership and nursing education. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Just-In-Case EMS
Lambton County
07.2023 - Current
- Provides standby emergency medical support at special events within Lambton County
- Assesses, interprets, and evaluates patient vital signs, symptoms, and history to determine need for further medical care
- Initiates first-aid treatment for individuals of various ages if required
- Collaborates with fire and/or police to offer pertinent patient information and relevant situation details.
Clinical/Skills Lab Instructor
Lambton College
01.2018 - Current
- Oversees practical nursing students on various units within Bluewater Health during clinical experience
- Prepares teaching plan and course material for practical nursing students in simulated lab experience setting
- Guides and educates practical nursing students to perform various skills and assessments in accordance with CNO standards of practice
Registered Practical Nurse
Bluewater Health
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Provided patient focused care with various admission diagnosis in accordance with agency policy and procedures
- Rapidly recognized acute patient deterioration, provided immediate interventions and contacted appropriate interdisciplinary team members for further direction
- Prepares patients for procedures by conducting interview questions, administering medications, initiating IV access and completing patient charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ONPractical Nursing Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON06.2012
Paramedic Diploma - Paramedics
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON04.2009
Skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking and decision making in high stress situations
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to interdisciplinary team members
- Adheres to time management and organization skills in fast paced environments
- Ability to identify priority assessments and complete them to full capacity
- Dedication to providing exemplary patient and family care experiences
- Passionate about improving safety of patient care processes and systems
- Practices to full scope of practice within accordance of agency policy and procedures
- Demonstrates professional practice by reflecting agency Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct statements
References
- Lori Charron, Program Coordinator Practical Nursing, Lambton College, 1457 London Rd., Sarnia, ON, N7S 6K4, Lori.Charron@lambtoncollege.ca, (519) 401-2865
- Melanie Harper, Clinical Preceptor, Bluewater Health, 89 Norman St., Sarnia, ON, N7T 6S3, mharper@bluewaterhealth.ca, (519) 331-4626
- Lisa Dubois, Assistant Charge Nurse Endoscopy Unit, Bluewater Health, 89 Norman St., Sarnia, ON, N7T 6S3, ldubois9@me.com, (519) 384-4460
Certification
- General College of Nurses of Ontario Registration
- Valid First Aid, HCP level CPR and AED Certification with Heart and Stroke
- Certified in intravenous peripheral line initiation
- N95 mask fit tested
- Experience utilizing Meditech NUR Documentation system
- Current certification with the CNO
- Competent with endoscopy procedure room equipment
Timeline
Just-In-Case EMS
Lambton County
07.2023 - Current
Clinical/Skills Lab Instructor
Lambton College
01.2018 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Bluewater Health
01.2013 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
Practical Nursing Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Lambton College
Paramedic Diploma - Paramedics
Lambton College
- General College of Nurses of Ontario Registration
- Valid First Aid, HCP level CPR and AED Certification with Heart and Stroke
- Certified in intravenous peripheral line initiation
- N95 mask fit tested
- Experience utilizing Meditech NUR Documentation system
- Current certification with the CNO
- Competent with endoscopy procedure room equipment
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