Irene M. Benson

Background

Benson, Irene M. was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Loyola University, 1980; Master of Science, Saint Xavier U., 1993.

Career

Staff nurse hematology and operating room, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, 1980-1986; staff nurse trauma Intensive Care Unit, Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois, 1986-1987; staff nurse telemetry, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1987-1988; staff nurse, tour supervisor emergency room, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1988-1991; clinical nurse specialist medical nursing, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, since 1993; staff nurse emergency room, St. Francis Hospital, Blue Island, Illinois, 1991-1994; staff emergency room, University of Illinois Chicago, since 1992; clinical instructor, Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, since 1998. Trauma nurse instructor United States Air Force, since 1990.

Achievements

• Irene M. Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Major United States Air Force Reserve, since 1982. Member Emergency Nurses Association, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Illinois Nurses Association, International Association of Forensic Nurses, Reserve Officers Association (life), Sigma Theta Tau International.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, sky diving, traveling.