Banisha Evans
Summary
Bilingual RN (Spanish) possessing over 15 years of experience in medical field and 3 years of specialized practice in ER, Med-Surg, Med-Surg/Tele, Step Down, Tele, Critical Care, and Case Management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lodi Memorial Emergency Department
11.2024 - Current
- Unit Bed Count: 40
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Floated: Monthly to Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
- Med-Surg/Tele, Step Down, ER, Med-Surg
- Preceptor Experience
- Additional Skills:
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced emergency department, ensuring timely assessments and interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate and communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions and care plans.
- Educate patients and families on treatment options, discharge instructions, and health management strategies to promote optimal recovery.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient care processes and outcomes within the department.
- Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient privacy and confidentiality while delivering care.
Emergency Department - Registered Nurse
ER Oakdale Hospital
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Unit Bed Count: 17
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Floated: Weekly to Medical Surgical Float Pool
- Tele, ER, Med-Surg
- Additional Skills:
- Provide high-quality and safe patient care by applying the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a dynamic emergency setting.
- Conduct swift triage and initial patient assessments, ensuring prompt interventions and thorough documentation in line with hospital standards.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to relay updates on patients' clinical status, including diagnostic results and presenting symptoms.
- Oversee and care for patients across a spectrum of acuity levels, delivering critical care and administering essential treatments such as IV medications and blood products.
- Instruct patients and their families on health issues, treatment protocols, and discharge procedures while ensuring compliance with EMTALA regulations.
- Maintain high standards of patient privacy and confidentiality, while being tuned to cultural and emotional considerations.
- Engage in continuous quality improvement efforts, participating in the training and mentorship of new nursing personnel.
Desert Valley Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Critical Care
- Patient Ratio: 1:4 CriticalCare
- Additional Skills:
- Deliver safe and effective patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a fast paced emergency environment.
- Perform rapid triage and initial assessments of patients, ensuring timely interventions and documentation in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions, including diagnostic study results and symptomatology.
- Manage and monitor patients with varying acuity levels, providing critical care and administering necessary treatments, including IV medications and blood components.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions while ensuring adherence to EMTALA regulations.
- Uphold patient privacy and confidentiality standards, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and emotional needs.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, actively engaging in training and mentoring of new nursing staff.
Step Down Unit - Registered Nurse
Mesa View Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Registered Nurse started as an RN apprentice
- Patient Ratio: 1:7
- Floated: Monthly to Intensive Care Unit
- Tele, Step Down, ER, Critical Care
Education
ADN - undefined
Carrington College
01.2023
Certification
- California Registered Nurse – 95410172
- Nevada Registered Nurse - 884473
- BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA), NIHSS, PICC/MID, CPT2 Exp. Jan 27, 2028
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lodi Memorial Emergency Department
11.2024 - Current
Emergency Department - Registered Nurse
ER Oakdale Hospital
01.2024 - 09.2025
Desert Valley Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
Step Down Unit - Registered Nurse
Mesa View Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
ADN - undefined
Carrington College