Christina Benson
Sioux Falls
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Night CNP
Sanford Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
- Works independently at night to cover all incoming orthopedic calls from outside providers, emergency room providers as well as hospital consults.
- Works closely with orthopedic surgeon, trauma service and hospitalist to formulate plan of care.
- Manage inpatient service including daily rounds, admissions, discharges and surgical optimization.
Orthopedic Day CNP
Sanford Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Assessed, evaluated and developed an orthopedic plan of care for patients in the hospital setting
- Performed hospital rounds with orthopedic surgeon
- Coordinated discharge plans for total joint patients
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sanford Medical Center
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in the post op recovery area.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Utilized the nursing process to provide care fore a wide variety of critically ill patients. Coordinated care with physicians and therapists.
- Member of the Evidence Based Practice committee
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.1998
Skills
- Hospital consults and inpatient rounding
- Emergency room consultations
- Manage incoming calls from outside providers via One Call and provide recommendations
- Medical imaging interpretation
- Fracture reduction/ splinting
- Coordinate care with other specialties
Certification
CNP in South Dakota and Minnesota
RN in South Dakota and Minnesota
BLS
Timeline
Orthopedic Night CNP
Sanford Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
Orthopedic Day CNP
Sanford Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sanford Medical Center
12.2012 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2011 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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