Heather Weedon Bankston RN
Strive Health Quest
Bryan,TX
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Compassionate and reliable RN with 25 years of continuous service at St. Joseph Regional Center, including the last 7 years within the Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Proven expertise in emergency nursing, trauma care, and healthcare management, with additional experience at College Station Medical Center ER. Skilled in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), triage, and crisis intervention. Recognized for remaining calm under pressure and delivering ethical, high-quality care. Adept at leading educational seminars, facilitating group discussions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical knowledge and leadership skills to drive quality improvement and patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Work History
3/2026-now RN The RN Supports Patients With Chron
4 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making and improved health outcomes.
RN Care Coordinator
9 Years 3 Months- Deliver personalized care management for patients throughout the continuum of care.
- Oversee quality performance metrics for designated providers across all lines of business, including Cigna Commercial and ACO Medicare plans, with the objective of enhancing provider scorecards and measured outcomes.
- Support business line teams in reporting to network providers, conduct medical record reviews, and assist in preparing for regulatory audits.
- Assess the need for clinical interventions and, when appropriate, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans to ensure successful outcomes.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with regional and national teams to drive measurable results.
- Guide patients through the healthcare system, focusing on those actively seeking care or identified as needing clinical intervention, ensuring timely and effective engagement.
Emergency Room RN
15 Years 9 Months- Collaborated with ER physicians to assess patients and support emergency care delivery. Contributed to the development and execution of individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse medical conditions.
- Delivered education and hands-on training to Resident MDs, nurses, paramedics, ER technicians, EMTs, and administrative staff, enhancing clinical knowledge and team performance.
- Served as Charge Nurse; led Competency Fair Training, Critical Incident Training Certification, and conducted forensic sexual assault examinations.
- Ensured timely and accurate execution of physicians’ orders, including diagnostic testing, medical procedures, specialist consultations, and STAT interventions.
Emergency Room LVN
1 Year 9 Months- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Room, supporting physicians with assessments and procedures.
- Collaborated in the development and execution of individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse medical conditions.
- Ensured timely and accurate implementation of physicians’ orders, including diagnostic testing, medical procedures, specialist consultations, and urgent (stat) interventions.
Education
Associate Degree - Science
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Associate Degree - Vocational Nursing
Skills
Clinical care across multiple specialties (critical care
psychiatric
pediatric
trauma
obstetrics)
Care coordination and transitions
especially in post-acute settings
Healthcare IT systems
with deep expertise in EMRs and care management platforms
Meditech
HIS
Innovacer
PICIS certified “super user”/trainer
eCW
Patient Call Manager
Patient Ping
Crimson
Optum
Utilization review and discharge planning
ACO and HMO operations
including pre-auth and referral management
Patient-centered care
advocacy
and assessment
Quality and continuity of care
Accomplishments
- Played a pivotal role in helping the ACO/CIN achieve shared savings by reducing emergency room visits and overall costs through targeted care coordination for high-risk, high-utilization patients.
- Significantly increased completion rates of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits by conducting comprehensive exams within provider clinics.
- Recognized nationally as a Top Performer in Transitional Care Management (TCM) by CommonSpirit Health.
- Enhanced care coordination efficiency by prioritizing outreach to high-risk patients (e.g., Heart Failure, ER, TCM, BPCIA, and Gaps in Care), resulting in reduced call times and improved readmission outcomes.
- Introduced and implemented motivational interviewing techniques through staff education and coaching, improving patient engagement and self-management.
- Proposed and supported the development of a Nurse Practitioner home visit program, successfully reducing readmissions among the high-risk patient population.
Affiliations
Board Member, Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley (Tenure: 2005 – 2025)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Timeline
3/2026-now RN The RN Supports Patients With Chron
Strive Health Quest
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
RN Care Coordinator
St. Joseph Regional Health
02.2016 - 05.2025Read More
Emergency Room RN
St. Joseph Regional Health
05.2000 - 02.2016Read More
Emergency Room LVN
College Station Medical Center
08.1998 - 05.2000Read More
Blinn College
Associate Degree from Vocational Nursing
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Blinn College
Associate Degree from Registered Nursing
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Blinn College
Associate Degree from Science
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