Cindi Banks
Sand Springs
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, sterile technique, patient assessments, and care coordination. Skilled in intravenous medication delivery and patient education, I foster collaboration and compassion, ensuring optimal care outcomes. Committed to enhancing patient safety and comfort during complex procedures, I consistently deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted in patient assessments and data collection during electrophysiology procedures while delivering conscious sedation meds.
- Supported preparation and maintenance of electrophysiology equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care outcomes. Assisted Anesthesiologist with patient.
- Assisted in patient assessments and data collection during electrophysiology procedures.
- Gained proficiency in monitoring vital signs and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
- Aided in educating patients about procedures, enhancing their understanding and comfort.
- Participated in maintaining a sterile environment to minimize infection risks.
- Reduced complications with careful monitoring of patients during EP procedures, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, alleviating anxiety levels throughout their experience at the facility.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering collaboration and timely coordination of care for patients.
- Ensured accurate medication administration during EP procedures, reducing potential adverse events or complications.
- Assisted in complex ablations, resulting in successful treatment of arrhythmias for numerous patients.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by consistently delivering high-quality patient-centered care during all phases of electrophysiology procedures.
Transfer Center RN
St John Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided support during medical emergencies, utilizing critical thinking skills to ensure timely transferring for patients to appropriate accepting hospital.
- Provided support during medical emergencies, utilizing critical thinking skills to ensure timely interventions for patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St John Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Administered emergency care to patients, ensuring timely and accurate interventions in critical situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms, promptly identifying changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting informed decision-making.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) for documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted triage assessments to prioritize patient care based on severity of conditions encountered in the ER.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Anthony Hospital Shawnee
07.2010 - 07.2016
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and care delivery processes.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Tulsa, OK12-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University OKC
Oklahoma City, OK12-1988
Skills
- Intravenous medication delivery
- maintaining sterile technique
- delivering conscious sedation
- Licensed registered nurse
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life support {BLS}
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Performing EKG and interpreting Cardiac Rhythms
- Emergency procedures
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV starts and maintenance
- Intravenous therapy
- Foley Catheter insertion and maintenance
- wound management
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS)
Basic Life support (BLS)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2025
Transfer Center RN
St John Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St John Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Anthony Hospital Shawnee
07.2010 - 07.2016
Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University OKC
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