Kerryn BENSON
SHEPPARTON,Australia
Summary
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 33 year career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shepparton Private Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
St John of God Hospital Geelong
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Carrying out a wide variety of Clinical, Emergency, Intensive Care, Medical and Surgical Ward nursing
- Encourage a high standard of nursing care, in addition to supporting staff with professional development
- Effectively working in high pressure situations to fulfil the requirements of role
- Work in accordance with policies and procedures, legal and regulatory frameworks
- Adhere to the defined boundaries of working appropriately and ethically as a Health Care Professional
- Maintain statistics, documents and other reporting required for the effective management of clients
- Carryout ongoing monitoring, reassessment and review of the client's requirements
- Effectively work in a high pressure situation to fulfil the requirements of role
- Professionally liaise with a wide variety of internal stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams
Registered Nurse Grade 5 Supervisor
Warramunda Village
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Hold accountability for monitoring all aspects of clients condition, facilitating applicable intervention and manage all aspects of general nursing care in Aged care environment including: Palliative Care, Specialised Nursing Care, Medication Management, Resident Care Planning, Behaviour Management, Mobility, dexterity and rehabilitation
- Assist in the coordination of the facility on a daily basis and liaise with service providers as necessary
- Handle all aspects of case assessments, planning, developing and implementing individual care programs
- Enhance the professional development of the team, provide training and supportive expertise
- Demonstrate excellent leadership and communication strengths acting as a mentor and resource for the team
- Maintain professional development, annual training requirements and competency in clinical procedures
- Handle a wide variety of administrative functions including rosters, maintaining client records and reporting
- Professionally deal with all complaints and concerns from patients/family and facilitate good communication between patients/families and medical staff
Casual Nurse Bank
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2010 - 02.2018
- Carrying out a wide variety of Clinical, Emergency, Medical and Surgical Ward nursing
- Encourage a high standard of nursing care, in addition to supporting staff with professional development
- Effectively working in high pressure situations to fulfil the requirements of role
- Work in accordance with policies and procedures, legal and regulatory frameworks
- Adhere to the defined boundaries of working appropriately and ethically as a Health Care Professional
- Maintain statistics, documents and other reporting required for the effective management of clients
- Carryout ongoing monitoring, reassessment and review of the client's requirements
- Effectively work in a high pressure situation to fulfil the requirements of role
- Professionally liaise with a wide variety of internal stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams
After Hours Supervisor
Murchison Community Health
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Developed, planned and implemented Nursing and Patient assessments and conducted a range of general nursing functions and in-service care (Aged Care)
- Demonstrated strong supervisory skills, employee engagement and performance managed where relevant
- Facilitated clinical meetings and performed a wide range of administrative duties and reporting
- Engaged with a range of nursing staff by way of effective communication in order to promote self-development, training opportunities and career development
- Participated in Human Resource management, including recruitment, rosters, staff development and appraisals
- Professionally liaised with a wide variety of people within multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrate excellent assessment skills as well as in both a functional and cognitive capacity
- Astutely and professionally dealt with all complaints and concerns from patients/family and facilitated good communication between patients/families and medical staff
Associate Director of Nursing
Numurkah District Health
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed the overall daily operations of the facility including but not limited to: Performance management of staff, recruitment and selection, and induction training, Various on the job training of Graduate Nurses and Student Nurses, Handled all aspects of Human Resource management, problem resolution and mediation, and promote positive industrial relations, Identified skills gaps amongst employees, implemented relevant training to upskill as necessary and succession planned according to business needs, Managed a wide variety of administrative and reporting requirements, Carried out workforce planning and workforce modelling
- Developed, implemented and reviewed strategic nursing plans to promote quality patient care and evidence based practice
- Consistently engaged in professional development opportunities and other training
- Demonstrated excellent leadership ability by fostering a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement and a provided a supportive learning environment
- Proactively ensured a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors by actively contributing to WHS, clinical and quality committees
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets and worked within the budget allocation
- Fostered a team culture that consistently delivered the best healthcare service possible whilst ensuring the rights of the client were paramount and culturally appropriate
Ambulance Transport Attendant
Health Select Patient Transport
02.2008 - 02.2013
Nurse Unit Manager
Mercy Health & Aged Care
03.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse Practice Nurse
Lister House Medical Centre
08.2006 - 03.2007
Grade 5 After Hours Supervisor
Shepparton Private Hospital
09.2004 - 07.2006
Peri Operative & Recovery Room
Shepparton Private Hospital
05.2000 - 09.2004
Emergency Nursing
Alfred Hospital
01.1993 - 05.2000
Graduate Nurse
Alfred Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1993
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
La Trobe University
01.1993
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
La Trobe University
01.1991
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation and Charting
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
Certification
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Current Advanced Life Support Certificate
- Current National Police Clearance
- Current Working with Children Clearance
- Victorian Drivers Licence
References
- Gary West, ANUM Emergency Department, GV Health, 0408 960 009
- Jeanette Lennon, After Hours Supervisor, Murchison Community Care DP JONES Nursing home, 0422 825 977
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shepparton Private Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
St John of God Hospital Geelong
02.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse Grade 5 Supervisor
Warramunda Village
03.2015 - 02.2018
After Hours Supervisor
Murchison Community Health
09.2014 - 03.2015
Associate Director of Nursing
Numurkah District Health
02.2013 - 08.2014
Casual Nurse Bank
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2010 - 02.2018
Ambulance Transport Attendant
Health Select Patient Transport
02.2008 - 02.2013
Nurse Unit Manager
Mercy Health & Aged Care
03.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse Practice Nurse
Lister House Medical Centre
08.2006 - 03.2007
Grade 5 After Hours Supervisor
Shepparton Private Hospital
09.2004 - 07.2006
Peri Operative & Recovery Room
Shepparton Private Hospital
05.2000 - 09.2004
Emergency Nursing
Alfred Hospital
01.1993 - 05.2000
Graduate Nurse
Alfred Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
La Trobe University
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
La Trobe University
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