CHRISTOPHER A. BENNETT

• Worked closely with nurses, whether assisting with changing diapers, monitoring vitals, cleaning patient rooms, or communicating in a respectful and positive manner, to support a safe and dignified healing environment for all patients.
• Participated in the Community Care Clinic, practicing phlebotomy skills and providing compassionate care to underserved populations in a supervised clinical environment.
• Educated patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and preventive strategies, promoting health literacy and informed decision-making.
• Proactively contacted families, nursing homes, and outside facilities to obtain comprehensive histories for patients unable to provide their own, ensuring accurate assessment and continuity of care.
• Maintained comprehensive and compliant patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries; proficient in using Epic to document efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Attended ongoing lectures, workshops, and seminars to stay current with evolving medical knowledge and support long-term professional growth; volunteered to attend non-mandatory sessions to deepen clinical understanding and expand medical insight.
• Participated in community outreach events providing screenings, health education, and phlebotomy services to underserved populations.
• Prepared and presented patient cases during rounds and conferences, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning and strong communication skills.

• Worked closely with patients diagnosed with mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Border personality disorder and schizophrenia, contributing to their well-being and recovery through empathetic patient-centered care.
• Discovered a deep professional fulfillment in supporting patients with mental health challenges, reinforcing a strong passion for providing compassionate psychiatric care and contributing to their recovery journey.
• Developed a strong passion for supporting patients navigating substance use disorders and recovery, finding deep fulfillment in their care.
• Provided continuous observation and timely intervention for patients with a history of suicide attempts, ensuring safety and emotional support during critical periods.
• Fostered a trusting and uplifting environment by offering compassionate, nonjudgmental support throughout the recovery process.
• Promoted a culture of transparency within the healthcare team by encouraging open dialogue about medical errors, near misses, and shared learning opportunities to improve patient safety.
• Helped reduce hospital-acquired infections by consistently monitoring compliance with infection control protocols and reinforcing proper hand hygiene practices.

• Supported nurses and physicians by obtaining vital signs and documenting mood, behavior, and clinical changes in patients with medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
• Spoke gently and reassuringly with patients undergoing painful or anxiety-inducing procedures, such as wound debridement, helping them feel more at ease through empathetic communication and emotional grounding techniques.
• Explained procedures and care plans in clear, compassionate language to reduce fear and encourage patient cooperation—especially among those with anxiety and confusion
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams, including nurses and mental health professionals, to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to both physical and emotional needs.
• Observed how physicians’ tone, empathy, and bedside manner influenced patient trust and actively worked to replicate these behaviors in personal patient interactions.

• Provided care across multiple long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, including The Hermitage LLC, Atlantic Shores, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and agencies frequenting multiple nursing homes
• Gained extensive experience working with patients diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and a variety of other chronic and acute conditions in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Provided patient-centered care while communicating effectively with families to support understanding, emotional processing, and care planning.
• Built strong therapeutic relationships by adapting communication styles to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of each individual.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), minimizing discomfort and preserving dignity in all care interactions.
• Monitored vital signs and documented findings using electronic charting systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Observed and reported physical and mental status changes, contributing to early detection of complications and changes in condition.
• Complied with HIPAA standards and facility policies in all documentation and patient interactions, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Compared the gastrointestinal microbiome of opioid treated rats verse control rats
Utilized DNA purification, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and Polymerase Chain
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Tutored students in Genetics Lab on BLAST, Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction
Enzyme Digest, PCR, interpreting graphs and more techniques
Established public speaking skills by creating and presenting PowerPoints for the
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Graded exams and course papers.