Antoinette Benjamin

112 Medley Drive, Newark Delaware 19713

Cell: 302-983-4395 - abenj09931@wildcats.wilmu.edu

Professional Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with a background in geriatric care in long-term, transitional and presently hospital
settings. Energetic and motivational in the areas of preventative care and community support human service programs.

Licenses
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Certification Oct. 2015 to Oct. 2016
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Delaware
Stroke Certification April 2016 to April 2017
Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse (RN-BC)

Skill Highlights
Diabetes, Hospice, Medical-Surgical, Stroke,
Geriatric Nursing Care
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Skilled in Colostomy and wound care
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Committed to compliance reporting
Computerized charting specialist

Strong medical ethic

Infection control standards expert
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Staffing management ability
Conflict resolution
Patient-oriented
Personal and professional integrity
Relationship and team building
Cultural awareness, sensitivity and competent

Professional Experience
Registared Nurse Clinical Ladder II
September 2009 to Current
Christiana Care Health System - Newark , Delaware
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.
Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.
Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and
treatments.
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Managed team of medical support personnel.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and
community resources.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care. Assisted patients
with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment
and maintained patient flow.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Assessed patients in active
withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Immaculata University - Immaculata, Pa.
Master of Science : Administration of Human Services, 2016

Wilmingtion University - Wilmington, Delaware

Graduation date Summer 2016
Member of TUA, inducted in 2016