Alexandra Banks
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in various environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate and communicate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and advocate for patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Jewish Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
IMC Registered Nurse
UofL- Jewish Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2017
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Nursing Process
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Administration
- Nursing Protocols
- Patient Education
- Patient Examination
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- Heart Failure
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
05.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Jewish Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
IMC Registered Nurse
UofL- Jewish Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Kentucky