Amanda Banks
Ardmore,OK
Summary
Compassionate RN known for delivering high-quality patient care and fostering effective communication among healthcare teams. Experienced in mentoring staff and leading initiatives that significantly improve patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mercy General Hospital
Ardmore, OK
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in conditions to report to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on procedures and best practices in medical-surgical care.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of patient information management.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care delivery within the medical-surgical setting.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
- Utilized EHR and EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
Ardmore, OK
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Clinic OBGYN
Ardmore, OK
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive prenatal and gynecological examinations to ensure optimal patient health.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient history and clinical findings.
- Educated patients on reproductive health, family planning, and preventive care strategies.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and preventive screenings.
- Kept detailed records of patient treatments and needs throughout medical processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Clinics of Oklahoma
Ardmore, OK
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering improved understanding of treatment plans.
- Epic Super-user
- Proficient in Spanish
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery throughout the nursing department.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Murray State University, Tishomingo, OK, US
Tishomingo, OK12-2024
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore, OK05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Maintaining privacy
- EMR / EHR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mercy General Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Clinic OBGYN
07.2020 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Clinics of Oklahoma
08.2015 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Murray State University, Tishomingo, OK, US
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center