Jacqueline Banks
Las Vegas,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Veterans Hospital
North Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2023 - Current
- Performs, report and records assigned nursing care, including, but not limited to oxygen thy, clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated, check expiration dates of meds and supplies.
- Assist with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Monitors patient during the procedure.
- Adheres to standard of practice and safety technique in preparation and administration of medication, vaccinations, and appropriately documents in medical records.
- Demonstrate understanding of age and population specific characteristics that affects the health care needs of the veterans.
- Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
- Demonstrate competence utilizing special equipment needed to perform job duties.
- Complete finger sticks blood glucose testing on patients as appropriate and other point of care testing and complete mandatory competency review.
- Follow policy guidelines related to fire and disaster drills, safety and security measures.
- Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and or verbal patient information.
- Protect patient and family rights.
- Implement plan of care for patients considering physical, emotional, and social factors.
- Takes secure electronic messages and telephone messages as assigned and resolves or forwards them to the appropriate personnel. Responds directly to messages within scope and level of knowledge. Able to differentiate between those complex problems that require assistance of the lead nurse or provider and obtain appropriate guidance.
- Uses the computer system in accordance with VASNHS policies.
- Participate in VASNHS sponsored continuing education programs.
- Participate in unit based quality improvement monitors.
- Establishes constructive relationships with employees and co-workers to promote interaction and co. Contribute to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s treatment plan.
LPN Team Lead
Marathon Health
Las Vegas, NV
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Led and motivated 10 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
- POCT to include Covid-19 testing and vaccines, IM injection.
- Set up staff schedule and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
LPN
PIVOT Health Solutions
Las Vegas, NV
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Lab draw, POCT to include Covid-19 testing and vaccines, IM injection.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
LPN/Medical Technician
US Military Entrance Processing
Las Vegas, NV
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical chart, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Verify and capture applicant biometrics to in process applicant.
- Perform physical observation, collection, and processing of urine specimen, to include chain of custody and control processing.
- Set up and maintain medical equipment such as; audiometers, stereoscopic vision tester, bio-acoustic simulators, otoscopes, ophthalmoscope, laboratory centrifuge, EKG machine and blood pressure testing equipment.
- Address applicant questions regarding disease, illnesses, treatment, procedure, etc.
- Managed inventory purchasing, organization and tracking .
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Performed blood draws while offering compassionate care.
LPN II
UMC Primary Care
Las Vegas, NV
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN
Department of Defense
Fort Meade, MD
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
LPN/Anesthesia Assistant
NIH Clinical Center
Bethesda, MD
01.2006 - 05.2016
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Calibrated anesthesia machines ensuring proper function and maintenance prior to surgical procedure.
- Decontaminate and sterilize instruments in accordance with government and accreditation regulation.
- Closely monitored patient's condition in PACU.
- Assist anesthesiologist with intubation, CVP's, A-lines, Blocks and emergency.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared therm for lab testing.
- Trained /Preceptor new employees.
- Start IV's, initiates intravenous fluids to include heparin locks ans monitors.
- Ensure HIPAA compliance. maintain annual competencies.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.
- Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing LPN
CHI University of The District of Columbia
Washington DC04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DCSkills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Healthcare platforms
- Samples collection
- Patient triaging
- Patient documentation
- Clinical decision making
- Orthopedic nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Post operative care
- Pre-operative care
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
Certification
- Certified IV Therapy 2009 Certified BLS 2001 Aspiring Leader Certified thru NIH National Institute of Health 2013 Bethesda Md
- Directors Award NIH 2014 National Institute of Health Bethesda Md
- Leadership Program Marathon Health 2022 Las Vegas NV
Timeline
LPN
Veterans Hospital
01.2023 - Current
LPN Team Lead
Marathon Health
04.2021 - 01.2023
LPN
PIVOT Health Solutions
05.2019 - 04.2021
LPN/Medical Technician
US Military Entrance Processing
10.2018 - 04.2021
LPN II
UMC Primary Care
05.2017 - 10.2018
LPN
Department of Defense
05.2016 - 05.2017
LPN/Anesthesia Assistant
NIH Clinical Center
01.2006 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing LPN
CHI University of The District of Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Washington University
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