Arthur Banks
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in CVICU/ICU environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist RN
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
12.2019 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Work directly with the night hospitalist providing cross coverage for around 140 patients a night answering all nursing staffs questions and concerns.
- Respond to all codes and deliver quality care to those patients in need.
RN Staff Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
06.2014 - Current
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Navy Corpsman
US Navy
Varied, Vaired
04.2003 - 04.2011
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Filled prescriptions and maintained pharmacy stock.
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2014
GED -
Bloomington High School North
Bloomington, INHigh School Diploma -
Harmony School
Bloomington, INSkills
- Staff Supervision
- Triaging
- Acute Care Expertise
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Timeline
Hospitalist RN
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
12.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Navy Corpsman
US Navy
04.2003 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
GED -
Bloomington High School North
High School Diploma -
Harmony School
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