Alexis Bahareh Benton
Ward
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse seeking out an opportunity for growth and building onto my current foundational skill set. The bulk of my background experience is in critical care, which I love and believe those skills learned and experienced, set a solid foundation to carry on anywhere in the field. Also, I have been intermittently travel nursing since 2019. My skill set includes a variety of nursing subspecialties, ICU/Critical Care, Float, PCU Stepdown/Progressive care, and Telemetry. Nursing offers such a wide range of possibilities; I would like to expand my skill set by venturing into a different type of nursing. I look forward to becoming a valued member of your team!
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Advisor
TrueCare llc.
Ward
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Educated patients and families on health management, procedures, and medication usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Responded to emergencies promptly while following established protocols for patient safety.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Contract ICU Float RN
Millbrook Support Services
Little Rock
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Facility: John McClellan Veterans Affairs Hospital (VA) Little Rock, AR
- MICU, SICU Critical Care RN duties. Float RN on Med Surg/Telemetry and Oncology units as needed.
- Delivered direct patient care across multiple departments, enhancing patient outcomes through diverse clinical expertise.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients requiring medical, surgical or psychiatric services.
- Performed wound care and IV therapy for patients.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration rate.
- Utilized clinical judgment skills in decision making regarding patient care needs and interventions.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic records.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.
- Actively participated in performance improvement activities within the department.
- Responded quickly to changing conditions or crisis situations while providing emotional support to patients and their families.
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding patient status changes or concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive quality care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments or minor surgeries.
- Assisted physician with basic life support measures such as CPR when needed.
- Provided discharge instructions that included follow-up appointments, medication information and home safety guidelines.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes and self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their health effectively.
- Performed assessments of patient's needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Performed regular rounds to evaluate nursing interventions' effectiveness, ensuring timely adjustments to care plans.
- Assessed, evaluated and monitored patient's conditions and progress to determine necessary interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Travel MICU RN
ProLink Healthcare
Queen Creek
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Facility: IRONWOOD BANNER HOSPITAL, Queen Creek, AZ
- MICU, Critical Care. 13 weeks, 4x12 nights (48hrs/wk), completed.
- Floated as needed to PCU and ED units. EHR Cerner charting system, Pyxis pharmaceutical dispense system.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans that addressed specific needs and conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families, enhancing their coping mechanisms during critical health situations.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute insights and strategies for optimizing patient care plans.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Travel Neuro ICU RN
Queens Medical Center- Punchbowl
Honolulu
07.2021 - 10.2021
- FEMA Certified contract. 9 weeks, 4x12hrs nightshift (48hrs/wk), completed.
- Performed Neuro ICU RN critical care duties, floating to SICU/MICU. Used EHR Epic charting system and Omnicell pharmaceutical dispensing system.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in Neuro ICU.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted neurological assessments and documented findings accurately.
- Operated advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs continuously.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
- Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
- Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning, and chest physiotherapy to maintain airway patency and promote respiratory function in critically ill patients.
- Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas draws, chest tube insertion and removal, and central line dressing changes.
- Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
- Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, implementing pain, sedation, and agitation management strategies to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
- Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
- Evaluated response to interventions and adjusted plan of care accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies throughout shift assignments.
- Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
- Identified and mitigated potential risks associated with specific treatments, ensuring patient safety and optimizing care delivery.
- Utilized advanced clinical knowledge to provide evidence-based nursing care within the scope of practice guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients in an ICU setting.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to neuro ICU nursing practices.
- Developed individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings, diagnostic tests, and physician orders.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with standards of practice for all patient assessments and interventions provided.
- Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
- Measured cerebrospinal fluid pressure to help treat hydrocephalus.
- Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders.
- Assisted with procedures such as spinal reconstructions and follow-up recovery care.
- Monitored abnormal electrical activity in patients' brains to track symptoms and treatment progress.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
PRN ICU RN
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock
12.2019 - 10.2021
- MICU, critical care (home unit), floatpool to SICU/CCU/CVICU/PCU as needed. Nights. Cerner system, Pyxis.
Travel ICU RN
Knapp Medical Center
Weslaco
03.2021 - 04.2021
- FEMA Contract. 4 weeks, 6x12 nights (72 hrs/wk), completed.
- MICU, critical care. Floated to PCU/Tele as needed. Cerner, Omnicell.
- Krucial Staffing
Travel RN- Stepdown/Tele
Gila River Healthcare System
07.2020 - 12.2020
- 13 weeks x 2 (extended). 4x12, nights (48hrs/wk), completed x1, cancelled x1.
- Indian Reservation, Covid Crisis Units. Floated between the main Hospital and the Field Facility they had set up for overflow. Outpatient systems (facility transitioning for crisis, not initially set up for inpatient)- Genesis, Omnicell.
Travel RN- PCU
Conway Regional Hospital
Conway
07.2019 - 10.2019
- 12 weeks, 4x12 (48hrs/wk), nights.
- Cardiovascular Progressive Care unit, sometimes floating between oncology and orthopedic units as needed. Meditech system, pyxis.
Travel RN- LTACH
Specialty Select Critical Care Access Hospital
Gulfport
05.2019 - 07.2019
- 8 weeks, 7x12 nights on/ 7x off, completed.
- Long term critical care access hospital. Epic system, Omnicell.
PRN Rehab RN
St. Vincent Acute Care Rehab Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
- PRN: Average 4-5x12, Nights.
- Acute Care Rehabilitation, post stroke, post-op, etc. Cerner, Pyxis.
- Encompass Health
ICU RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Facilitated patient care in ICU resource RN role during critical care residency, utilizing Epic system and Pyxis for medication management.
- Supported critical care team as full-time resource RN, ensuring continuity of care across MICU and Surgical/Trauma ICU.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing Degree (RN)
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock05-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous insertion and therapy
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Emergency response and interventions
- Care prioritizations
- Critical care protocols
- Critical thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting
- Evidence-based practices
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Patient Emotional Support and Empathy
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma recovery
- Chest tube management
- Ventilator management, Airway management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Life-sustaining machines
- CERNER, EPIC, MEDITECH, VISTA, GENESIS EHR
- Chart management, EHR documentation, and chart review
- Documentation compliance and reporting
- Records analysis
- Specimen collection
- Analyzing diagnostic evaluations, interpretations, lab results
- EKG interpretation
- Medical terminology
- Infection control measures
- Healthcare regulations
- Time management
- Task prioritization, organization
- Attention to detail
- Procedure support
- Honest and dependable
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Behavioral Assessments
- Inpatient care
- Healthcare regulations
Certification
- ACLS, AHA, 04/26
- BLS, AHA, 04/26
- Arkansas RN (Compact), Arkansas Board of Nursing, issued 2017 Active
- Hawaii RN, Hawaii Board of Nursing, issued 2021 Active
- California RN, California Board of Nursing, issued 2025
Timeline
RN Care Advisor
TrueCare llc.
01.2025 - 02.2026
Contract ICU Float RN
Millbrook Support Services
07.2022 - 11.2023
Travel MICU RN
ProLink Healthcare
11.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Neuro ICU RN
Queens Medical Center- Punchbowl
07.2021 - 10.2021
Travel ICU RN
Knapp Medical Center
03.2021 - 04.2021
Travel RN- Stepdown/Tele
Gila River Healthcare System
07.2020 - 12.2020
PRN ICU RN
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
12.2019 - 10.2021
Travel RN- PCU
Conway Regional Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019
Travel RN- LTACH
Specialty Select Critical Care Access Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2019
PRN Rehab RN
St. Vincent Acute Care Rehab Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
ICU RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2017 - 07.2018
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing Degree (RN)
University of Arkansas At Little Rock