BREONNA BANKS
Jackson,MS
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 9 years in anesthesia technology, emergency room care, patient sitting, lab technology, and audiology. Specializes in newborn care, newborn nursery, and NICU settings. Efficient Patient Care Technician with 5 years of experience in medical assisting, phlebotomy, EKG procedures, and nursing support functions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Partner
Brookdale
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing patient needs promptly and courteously throughout their visit or stay at the facility.
- Streamlined patient intake process for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing risks of hospital-acquired infections.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in various medical settings.
- Ensured proper medication storage and distribution procedures were followed to maintain patient safety and prevent drug errors.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
- Provided comfort measures like therapeutic touch or guided relaxation exercises while delivering direct care services.
- Performed routine nursing procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheter care, and blood glucose monitoring under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the healthcare industry.
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Helped maintain patient cleanliness, providing support for bathing, bathroom needs and other areas of personal hygiene.
- Supported patient comfort, adjusting bed settings, changing sheets, and repositioning to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored food, beverage and medication intake and alerted supervisory staff to changes in patient condition.
- Assessed patient rooms regularly to monitor health, wellbeing and personal comfort.
Critical Care Tech
Baptist Health South
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Use in-depth knowledge of basic medical procedures to assist staff of 20+ members
- Measure patients' vital signs, record associated information, address concerns with empathy and patience, and report to nurses and attendants
- Monitor movement of 10+ patients from one place to another in rehabilitation center, ensuring comfort and meeting all medical requirements
- Deliver cost-effective unit operation by inventorying stock items and supplies
Anesthesia Technician
Mayo Clinic
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Lead team of 25-30 SSA/Anesthesia Tech personnel focused on performing a variety of technical and supportive duties to assist the surgical team throughout patients' procedures
- Reviews applications and completes interviews of all new SSA/Anesthesia Tech personnel
- Responsible for daily schedules and staffing assignments
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining Anesthesia supplies
Emergency Department Technician
Rochester Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Assist in the triage of over 2,000 patients during high-stress emergencies, ensuring immediate medical attention for critical cases
- Maintain an infection control rate of 99.8% through rigorous cleaning and sterilization procedures, contributing to a safer health care environment
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and administer vital sign checks, helping to identify critical cases quickly and leading to a 20% improvement in patient outcomes
Nicu Patient Care
Sacramento Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Work directly with NICU nurses to provide exceptional care to our most critical patients
- Responsible for setting up rooms and assisting with admissions of NICU babies
- Set up for and assist with procedures and bedside surgeries
- Assist physicians with weekly eye exams for NICU babies
- Assist nurses with travels off the unit to take babies to radiology and the OR
- Daily checks of crash cart, yellow airway bag, and green transport airway bag to ensure all supplies are present and instruments are in good working order
- Responsible for attending and assisting in all codes, manning the airway bag and handing supplies to physicians and nurses as requested
Education
Bachelor Of Pre Med - Emergency Medicine
University of Dallas
Dallas, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA12.2015
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospital Experience
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Infection Control Training
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language, Beginner
Awards
Employee of the month of (2024), Recognition of Excellence (2025)
Accomplishments
Employee of the month 2023-24
Certification
CPR
BLS
Stroke
Wound Care
Timeline
Patient Care Partner
Brookdale
12.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2024 - 12.2024
Critical Care Tech
Baptist Health South
09.2021 - 06.2024
Anesthesia Technician
Mayo Clinic
08.2019 - 09.2021
Emergency Department Technician
Rochester Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2019
Nicu Patient Care
Sacramento Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor Of Pre Med - Emergency Medicine
University of Dallas
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
Sacramento City College
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