Simone Benech
Stoney Creek
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 20 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of post-operative treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, General Internal Medicine
St Joseph's Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
PACU RN
Aspen Surgery Center
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Surgical procedures done at Aspen include, orthopaedic, hand and foot, plastic surgery, general surgery and minimally invasive surgery, urology procedures, and ophthalmology procedures.
- PACU RN provides post-operative care to patient who have undergone surgery and are recovering from anaesthesia which includes general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, and local anaesthesia with sedation. Some patients require a 23 hour stay.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Med-Surg Nurse
PAMF
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked as a pre/ post-op med-surg nurse in a small hospital, caring for adults having orthopedic, OB-GYN, general surgeries and same-day procedures.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Staff Nurse II
Stanford Hospital
04.2005 - 12.2011
- Cared post-operatively for patients having orthopedic/trauma surgeries.
- Familiar with epic, PCA usage and Pyxis medication administration.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
Staff Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
08.2002 - 03.2005
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in the Step-down unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Victoria
Victoria, BC11.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Mohawk College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON08.2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Charge Experience
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
American Nurse Association,
Canadian Nurses Association,
Indigenous Nurses of Canada,
Registered Nurses Association
of Ontario.
Additional Information
- BLS, ACLS, GPA, NIHSS.
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, General Internal Medicine
St Joseph's Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
Med-Surg Nurse
PAMF
04.2015 - 09.2015
PACU RN
Aspen Surgery Center
09.2012 - 06.2017
Staff Nurse II
Stanford Hospital
04.2005 - 12.2011
Staff Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
08.2002 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Victoria
Diploma - Nursing
Mohawk College Of Applied Arts And Technology
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