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Lilah Bennett

Asheville,NC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive 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. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

AdventHealth
08.2010 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in 17-26 bed ED before, during and after COVID.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses ED settings while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
  • Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
  • Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
  • Trained new nurses and paramedics in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Utilized both Cerner and Epic for ED charting

Registered Nurse, ICU

Harris Regional Hospital
07.2004 - 11.2010
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in 8 bed critical access Medical surgical ICU setting.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitored responses, titrated vasoactive medications, cardiac medication and sedation for intubated patients.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
05.2004

Associate of Arts - Nursing Science

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
05.2002

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Chest Pain Management
  • EMR Systems
  • Medication Administration
  • Performing EKGs
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Life-Sustaining Machines
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS
  • TNCC
  • ENPC
  • AVADE

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

AdventHealth
08.2010 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Harris Regional Hospital
07.2004 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University

Associate of Arts - Nursing Science

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

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