Charles A. Bienvenu Jr.
Benton
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R.N. / C.C.R.N. - Cath Lab
Saline Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Specializes in assisting with diverse cardiovascular procedures and catheterizations.
- Proficient in the management of complex cardiovascular conditions and post-procedural care.
- Familiar with the operation and troubleshooting of cath lab equipment.
- Administer medications and assist the medical team in whatever they may need during the procedure.
- Monitored patients during procedures, recognizing and responding promptly to any changes in their condition.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation, ensuring compliance with the facility's regulations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
R.N./ C.C.R.N. - Short Stay Unit
Arkansas Heart Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Recovery and care of post procedural patients from Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab
- Occasional duties in Cath Lab as a Circulator when needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Performs Point-of-Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedure. Documents required information and complies with all Point-of-Care quality control standards.
- Facilitates discharge plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
- Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit protocols and population-specific parameters.
R.N./C.C.R.N.- O.R. Circulator
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Manages all of the necessary care inside the surgery room, assisting the team in maintaining and creating a comfortable, safe environment for the patient, and observing the team from a wide perspective.
- Uses assessment, diagnosing, critical thinking, and planning skills to direct care and the activities of the team for the patient’s best interest
- Responsibilities through preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of surgery.
- Delivers high quality patient-focused health care services that meet the assessed needs and desires of all patients in the assigned nursing unit.
- Maintained sterile environment, minimizing risk of infection during surgeries.
- Handled emergencies effectively by remaining calm under pressure and following established protocols for crisis situations in the operating room.
- Improved patient care by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available.
- Streamlined workflow in the operating room through effective communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members.
RN-ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Care of critically ill cardiac patients including post CABG/valve replacement.
- Preceptor duties including orientation of new staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
R.N.- MICU/SICU
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 01.2006
- Staff nurse in MICU/SICU
- Care of critically ill medical, neurological, surgical, and trauma patients.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
R.N. - Wound Care/Medicare Case Manager
St. Martinville Nursing Home
06.2001 - 07.2002
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN - ICU
Dauterive Hospital
06.1998 - 07.2002
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth handoff processes during shift changes by maintaining accurate documentation of patient status updates, treatments provided, and pending tasks requiring immediate attention from incoming staff members.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA05.1998
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Performing tasks quickly
- Decision making in emergency situations
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Timeline
R.N. / C.C.R.N. - Cath Lab
Saline Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
R.N./ C.C.R.N. - Short Stay Unit
Arkansas Heart Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
R.N./C.C.R.N.- O.R. Circulator
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
04.2018 - 11.2021
RN-ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
01.2006 - 01.2018
R.N.- MICU/SICU
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 01.2006
R.N. - Wound Care/Medicare Case Manager
St. Martinville Nursing Home
06.2001 - 07.2002
RN - ICU
Dauterive Hospital
06.1998 - 07.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
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