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Ashley R. Banks

Collinsville,CT

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in pediatric and perioperative care, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

The Forman School
09.2015 - Current
  • Transitioned from staff nurse to director in 2018
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new health center staff.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with outside medical facilities to support care for students.
  • Planned and assigned workload to a 9 person health center staff to direct patient care.
  • Developed standing orders and policy/procedures for the health center and school community.
  • Developed staff schedules.
  • Budget monitoring.
  • Provided on- call care.

Registered Nurse

Litchfield Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • Pre-operative/Post-operative patient care.
  • Intravenous insertions.
  • Airway management while assisting anesthesia with nerve blocks.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Community Health and Wellness Center
11.2014 - 09.2015
  • Assistant nurse/Team Leader.
  • Ryan White program nurse coordinator.
  • Diabetes Education.
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management educator, (University of Stamford conference).
  • Patient scheduling for a team of 5 providers.

Registered Nurse

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
06.2007 - 11.2014
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center and Med/Surg unit.
  • Cross-trained to pre/post/intra-operative care.
  • Caring for children ages newborn to 18+ and families.
  • Charge Nurse for Med/Surg unit of 28 beds.
  • Cross trained to Neurology.
  • Safety Committee team member.
  • Chair/initiator of mock code program for med/surge units.

Education

Masters - Nursing – Leadership

University of Hartford
11.2021

Bachelors - Science of Nursing

Western Connecticut State University
05.2009

Skills

  • Nurse education and training
  • Leadership and guidance
  • Strong work ethic
  • Process improvements
  • Budget management
  • Policies compliance enforcement
  • Staff scheduling

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Litchfield Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2017 - 08.2020

Director of Nursing

The Forman School
09.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

Community Health and Wellness Center
11.2014 - 09.2015

Registered Nurse

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
06.2007 - 11.2014

Bachelors - Science of Nursing

Western Connecticut State University

Masters - Nursing – Leadership

University of Hartford

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