Sicily Benzinger
Kneeland
Summary
A dedicated professional interested in patient advocacy and compassionate care. More than 19 years of experience serving our community at Providence St. Joseph Hospital.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVU Pre/Post Op RN
Providence St Joseph Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Able to accommodate for the ever changing cardiac care instability at St Joseph.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2020
- Critical thinker adept in the assessment and management of critically ill patients.
- Well developed communication skills, able to interact with individuals on many levels including doctors, medical staff, patients, families, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Nurse educator, oriented several new graduate and new hire RN's to the ICU. Served as relief Charge RN when needed.
- Adhered at all times to Hospital policies and procedures, and relevant Nursing Codes for Professional Conduct.
- Successfully cared for numerous patients on CRRT, Ventilators, Ventrulostomy with drains, IABP, ECOS and tPA.
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Monitored patients on telemetry, attuned to anticipating changes in status and proactively communicating with medical providers.
- Coordinated patients discharge arrangements, educated both patients and families.
- Significant personal learning and growth period. Oriented new graduate nurses, and shared desire for continued education.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Learned time management, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Research Assistant 1
Shriners Hospital for Children
06.2002 - 07.2004
- Research focused on burn injury to the skin. Experiments designed to study the immediate response genes and immune system mediators involved.
- Duties included training medical residents, undergraduate volunteers, grant writing, and several journal publications.
Education
ADN -
Sacramento City College
02.2006
BS - Genetics
University of California Davis
06.2002
Skills
- CCRN Adult
- Compassion
- Critical Thinking
- Intellectual
- Independent
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Attention to Details
- ACLS, PALS
Certification
CCRN Certified Adult Care Pathway 2025
Timeline
CVU Pre/Post Op RN
Providence St Joseph Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2020
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
01.2007 - 10.2009
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
03.2006 - 01.2007
Research Assistant 1
Shriners Hospital for Children
06.2002 - 07.2004
BS - Genetics
University of California Davis
ADN -
Sacramento City College
Hobbies and Interests
Mother of Four, Wife, Coach, Gardener, Outdoor Enthusiast
Conferences and Courses
- Critical Care Conference (2012) Chico, CA
- Trauma Nursing Conference (2018) Eureka, CA