Natasha Benedict
Burnettsville
Summary
Experienced Nursing Professional Development Practitioner and Registered Nurse with a robust background in Intensive Care and Progressive Care settings. A motivated professional skilled in designing and implementing unit-level policies, procedures, and methods to enhance patient safety and improve quality. Passionate about fostering a collaborative work environment and driving quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner – Generalist, Progressive Care Unit
IU Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and monitored education requirements for staff to support regulatory compliance
- Incorporated frontline-focused audits to promote compliance with evidence-based practices and implement quality measures to improve patient safety and outcomes
- Conducted post-implementation evaluations to measure the effectiveness of clinical competency assessments and coached individuals to success
- Collaborated with unit leadership to identify educational needs and process improvements to reduce harm events across the unit
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
IU Health White Hospital
Monticello
02.2017 - Current
- Provided immediate care to patients presenting with a variety of emergent conditions, including trauma, cardiac emergencies, and respiratory distress
- Initiated life-saving measures, including advanced airway management and resuscitation procedures when necessary
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner – Generalist, Inpatient & Emergency Department
IU Health White Hospital
Monticello
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented standardized and department-specific nursing curricula across inpatient and emergency department spaces
- Cross-trained to provide backup support for organizational leadership, including managing ED callbacks and conducting patient rounding to enhance patient satisfaction and engagement
- Conducted comprehensive risk analysis to identify areas for improvement in nursing practices, focusing on patient safety and care quality
- Fostered strong relationships with clinical leadership, nursing faculty, and administrative staff to ensure alignment with centralized nursing education initiatives
Emergency Medical Technician, Cardiac Rehab & Emergency Department
Logansport Memorial Hospital
Logansport
02.2012 - 02.2017
- Provided immediate medical care to patients experiencing trauma, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, and other acute conditions
- Utilized emergency medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs and support patient stabilization
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices and advancements in emergency medical care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Kokomo, IN12.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Connectedness
- Empathy
- Coaching and mentoring
- Goal setting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
Certifications Experiences
- BLS
- ALS
- PALS
- NRP
- TNCC
- Emerging leader Graduate 2024
- Unit-based Council Lead ED 2021
Timeline
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner – Generalist, Progressive Care Unit
IU Health Arnett Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner – Generalist, Inpatient & Emergency Department
IU Health White Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
IU Health White Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician, Cardiac Rehab & Emergency Department
Logansport Memorial Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
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