Christopher Banks
Washington,IN
Summary
Resident-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct resident care, staff supervision and department operations. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for residents and families. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing resident needs and daily assignments. Knowledgeable in EMR charting. Offering expertise with Geriatric nursing.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Lodge Of The Wabash
10.2023 - Current
- Geriatric Nurse in a 50 bed facility.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing resident needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Enhanced resident care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Supported resident's emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident's needs.
- Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to residents and families.
- Promoted resident safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Streamlined nursing processes for increased efficiency and better time-management within the unit.
- Monitored resident's conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Staff RN
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Geriatric Nurse at a 40 bed facility.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing resident needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in resident's conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing resident outcomes through process improvements.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clinical Education Coordinator/Infection Preventionist
Prairie Village Nursing Center
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsible for coordinating training for approximate staff of 30.
- Conducted and reviewed evaluations of clinical placements to assess validity for meeting clinical document preparation goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide relevant, real-world examples in educational materials.
- Coordinated new staff orientations.
- Provided education to staff on current, new or updated policies.
- Assisted with quality assurance and performance improvement for facility.
- Coordinated with medical director regarding antibiotic stewardship.
- Conducted monthly staff meetings.
- Participated in corporate policy trainings.
Staff RN
Daviess Community Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2019
- Served as Staff RN in the Transitions Geriatric Psych Unit of 18 beds.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
- Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Served as Nurse Manager in 2016-2018 for a staff of 20 nurses and nursing assistants.
Staff RN
Washington Nursing Center
06.1991 - 03.2006
- Served as Staff RN - June 2001 - March 2006
- Served as Qualified Medication Aide - June 1992 - June 2001
- Served as CNA - June 1991 - June 1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.2001
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Washington, IN06.1989
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric Nursing
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- EMR / EHR
- Regulatory Compliance
- Direct Resident Care
- Infection control measures
- Resident Safety
- Intake and discharge
- Hospice and palliative care
- Needs Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Dementia Care
Timeline
Staff RN
Lodge Of The Wabash
10.2023 - Current
Staff RN
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
02.2021 - 10.2023
Clinical Education Coordinator/Infection Preventionist
Prairie Village Nursing Center
03.2018 - 01.2021
Staff RN
Daviess Community Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2019
Staff RN
Washington Nursing Center
06.1991 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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