J. Lindsy Banks
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and Certified Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-pressure hospital environments, specializing in Labor & Delivery, OBED, Triage, Postpartum, and Newborn nursery care. Currently contributing to a prestigious high-risk unit recognized among the top 100 hospitals in the U.S., demonstrating a commitment to excellence in patient care. Proven track record of delivering compassionate care while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient care plans and ensure adherence to clinical protocols. Strong communication and critical thinking skills enhance patient outcomes, with a keen eagerness to leverage diverse expertise in innovative patient care settings beyond the hospital.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and emergency protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify health needs and prioritize interventions while collaborating with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and improve outcomes while leading quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating care among multiple healthcare providers for optimal recovery.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Staff Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
- Antepartum/ High Risk Labor&Delivery/ OBED/ Postpartum
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery on a busy, 20 bed unit.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
Permanent Charge Nurse
Eastside Medical Center
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Antepartum/ Labor&Delivery/ Postpartum
Travel Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Antepartum/ High Risk Labor&Delivery
Travel Nurse
Coastal Carolina Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Antepartum/ High Risk Labor&Delivery
Staff Nurse
WakeMed Hospital
04.2009 - 06.2014
- Antepartum/ High Risk Labor
Travel RN, Antepartum/ Labor & Delivery
American Mobile/Aureus Medical
05.2008 - 04.2009
Staff Nurse
Emory Eastside Medical Center
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Antepartum/ Labor&Delivery
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL04-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St.Louis, MO11-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA, Georgia2005
Skills
- EMR Systems (OBIX, EPIC, Cerner)
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Advocacy and Education
- Critical Thinking in management of patient flow, admissions, staffing, and emergent scenarios of 22 bed unit
- Sterile technique, Circulating, and PACU recovery
Affiliations
Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses, Current Member
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, current member
American Nurses Association, current member
Certification
- BLS, American Heart - current
- ACLS, American Heart - current
- NRP, American Academy of Pediatrics - current
- RNC-OB certified, NCC- current
- Licensed RN - Compact State of GA
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
Permanent Charge Nurse
Eastside Medical Center
09.2015 - 03.2016
Travel Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
01.2015 - 08.2015
Travel Nurse
Coastal Carolina Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse
WakeMed Hospital
04.2009 - 06.2014
Travel RN, Antepartum/ Labor & Delivery
American Mobile/Aureus Medical
05.2008 - 04.2009
Staff Nurse
Emory Eastside Medical Center
01.2006 - 05.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Perimeter College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing