Cara Littlejohn Banks
Spokane,WA
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated, organized fully credentialed LPN with 18 years of nursing experience in various healthcare settings. My core values are to consistently provide excellent nursing care in an effort to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction, positive patient outcomes while enhancing the lives of others. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18 years of experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Dome United Staffing
Coeur D Alene, Idaho
04.2024 - Current
- Worked in different LTC, SNF facilities per diem and on contract
- Communicated with physician of patient status changes and emergency situations.
- Administer medications, gather information from patient and family for treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
Spokane, WA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked on the Medical-Surgical unit
- Communicated with the charge nurse, surgeons and family members
- Conducted 4 eyes assessments with the RN for patient admissions which included head-to-toe assessments and MD order verification
- Conducted patient teaching on medication, diabetes, and other relevant medical information.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LPN
TLC Nursing
Burlington, Vermont
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Contracted to work as a LPN at various Long Term Care facilities
- Assisted residents with ADL’s
- Administered medications per Medication Administration Records
- Consulted with physicians regarding labs or emergency situations
- Transcribed verbal, telephone, and written medication and treatment orders given by MD.
Travel Nurse - LTC
First Choice
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Contracted to work as a LPN at various Long Term Care facilities
- Responsible for supervising at least 4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Administered medications per Medication Administration Records
- Consulted with physicians regarding labs or emergency situations
- Transcribed verbal, telephone, and written medication and treatment orders given by MD.
Contracted LPN
Nightingale Nursing Agency
Carrboro, NC
03.2014 - 11.2020
- Contracted to work as a LPN at various Long Term Care facilities
- Responsible for supervising at least 4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Administered medications per Medication Administration Records
- Consulted with physicians regarding labs or emergency situations
- Transcribed verbal, telephone, and written medication and treatment orders given by MD.
Contracted LPN
Southern Health Partners
Chattanooga, TN
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Contracted to work as a LPN at various North Carolina Jail facilities
- Intake and screening of new inmates
- Wound care and assessment of inmates requiring medical attention
- Medication Administration of prescribed medication and PRN’s.
LPN
HillCrest of Crabtree Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Supervised 2-4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Administered medications to approximately 26-30 patients per Medication Administration Records and nursing facility guidelines
- Conducted patient admissions which included head-to-toe assessments and physician order verification
- Responsible for in-putting labs into the facility’s database
- Responsible for scheduling Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy
- Assisted with developing discharge plans and follow up appointments
- Conducted patient teaching on medication, diabetes, and other relevant medical information
- Worked with the wound physician as a treatment nurse.
LPN
UNC Healthcare
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2016 - 10.2017
- UNC Float Pool – Pulmonary Specialty Clinic
- Patient triage including obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, verification of allergies and immunization status
- EMR documentation using EPIC
- Medication administration and treatments, IM, Subcutaneous, IV
- Telephone triage, medication refills
- EKGs, blood draws via PICC or finger stick
- Sputum inductions and specimen collection
- Patient / Family education on various respiratory related medications that treat for Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
- Complete durable medical equipment orders, referrals for pulmonary rehabilitation
- Maintain clinical inventory, restock exam rooms as necessary.
LPN
B&D Behavioral Center
Durham, NC
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Worked as a community nurse with clients with mental illness and substance abuse
- Followed-up with clients for medication compliance
- Followed-up and confirmed doctor’s appointments
- Worked closely with therapist in crisis prevention
- Worked and communicated with the Psychiatrist for medication refills, compliance.
LPN
Kelly Health Services
Raleigh, NC
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Travel nurse on contract for Hospira for the Plum A+ Recall
- Liaison person for the Engineer team and Bio-Med staff for retrieval of IV
- Worked with nursing staff to coordinate schedule to exchange IV pumps
- Cleaned and tested IV pumps to return to units for use by nursing staff
- Responsible for locating and assessing the required pumps for daily quota
- Communicated with Lead Engineer with status of IV pumps and work load.
LPN
Southlight Treatment Center
Raleigh, NC
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Dispensed Methadone and Suboxone as ordered by MD/PA
- Performed appropriate lab tests as required including patient vital signs, TB tests
- Assisted the physician with history and physical
- Transcribed medical orders received
- Maintained records conducting a count inventory of the Methadone and Suboxone supply
- Performed COWS Assessment on Patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms
- Performed Medicaid documentation and Nurses Notes as needed.
LPN
Center Access Operated by Freedom House Recovery Center
Durham, NC
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Gathered medical information for mental health, substance abuse, and developmentally disabled adult and juvenile consumers
- Gathered medication information for mental health, substance abuse, and developmentally disabled adult and juvenile consumers
- Responsible for monitoring vital signs of consumers admitted into Facility Based Crisis-Crisis Evaluation and Observation unit
- Consulted with physicians regarding appropriate medical treatment (i.e
- Detox Protocols and Psychotropic medications)
- Administered medications ordered by physicians per consumers’ Medication Administration Records
- Monitored consumers for signs and symptoms of withdrawal and medical distress
- Discussed and educated consumers on medication maintenance
- Assisted treatment team with developing appropriate discharge and aftercare plans.
LPN
NurseFinders
Raleigh, NC
04.2005 - 03.2011
- Contracted to work as a LPN at various Long Term Care facilities, Med-Surg Units
- Responsible for supervising at least 4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Administered medications per Medication Administration Records
- Consulted with physicians regarding labs or emergency situations
- Transcribed verbal, telephone, and written medication and treatment orders given by MD
- Administered Influenza Vaccinations at various Flu Clinic sites
- Administered Pneumococcal Vaccinations at various Flu Clinic sites.
LPN Supervisor
Wellington Nursing and Rehab Center
Knightdale, NC
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Supervised 2-4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Administered medications to approximately 26-30 patients per Medication Administration Records and nursing facility guidelines
- Conducted patient admissions which included head-to-toe assessments and physician order verification
- Responsible for in-putting labs into the facility’s database
- Responsible for scheduling Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy
- Assisted with developing discharge plans and follow up appointments
- Conducted patient teaching on medication, diabetes, and other relevant medical information
- Worked with the wound physician as a treatment nurse.
LPN Supervisor
Louisburg Nursing Center
Louisburg, NC
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Supervised 2-4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Worked on the rehabilitation unit
- Administered medications to approximately 26-30 patients per Medication Administration Records and nursing facility guidelines
- Conducted patient admissions which included head-to-toe assessments and MD order verification
- Responsible for in-putting labs into the facility’s EMR
- Responsible for scheduling Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy
- Assisted with developing discharge plans and follow up appointments
- Conducted patient teaching on medication, diabetes, and other relevant medical information.
Education
Business Management -
Shaw University
High School Diploma -
Crest Senior High School
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
ECPI-Medical Career Institute
02.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, Outlook, EMR documentation
- Medical Documentation
- Behavioral Health
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Immunization Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Documenting intake
- Emergency Response
- Patient triaging
- Patient Intake
- Behavioral assessment
- Writing reports
License
Licensed Practical Nurse, 03/2006, 02/2024
References
Available upon request
Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid
- CPR
- Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
LPN
Dome United Staffing
04.2024 - Current
LPN
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
LPN
TLC Nursing
06.2022 - 08.2023
Travel Nurse - LTC
First Choice
11.2020 - 01.2021
Contracted LPN
Southern Health Partners
04.2019 - 12.2019
LPN
HillCrest of Crabtree Raleigh
01.2017 - 04.2019
LPN
UNC Healthcare
01.2016 - 10.2017
LPN
B&D Behavioral Center
05.2014 - 02.2015
Contracted LPN
Nightingale Nursing Agency
03.2014 - 11.2020
LPN
Kelly Health Services
08.2012 - 12.2014
LPN
Southlight Treatment Center
07.2012 - 10.2014
LPN Supervisor
Wellington Nursing and Rehab Center
04.2010 - 12.2010
LPN Supervisor
Louisburg Nursing Center
07.2009 - 09.2010
LPN
Center Access Operated by Freedom House Recovery Center
07.2008 - 08.2012
LPN
NurseFinders
04.2005 - 03.2011
Business Management -
Shaw University
High School Diploma -
Crest Senior High School
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
ECPI-Medical Career Institute