Joy Banks
Houston,Texas
Summary
Registered Nurse with significant experience in critical care environments. Adept at managing complex patient cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare settings. Valuable skills include experience with Impella, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump IABP, EKG interpretation, External Ventricular Device, and ECMO.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Utilize the nursing process to provide therapeutic and compassionate critical patient care
- Recover cardiovascular surgery patients
- Manage the care of neurosurgery patients including external ventricular, subdural and lumbar drains
Travel Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked directly with the care of COVID-19 patients to provide therapeutic and compassionate critical care
- (COVID Contract)
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Houston Methodist Hospital-The Woodlands
09.2021 - 11.2021
- (COVID Contract)
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the COVID-19 unit.
- Educated patients and families on COVID-19 symptoms, prevention strategies, and post-discharge care instructions for seamless transitions to home care.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Utilized the nursing process to provide therapeutic and compassionate critical patient care
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked directly with the care of COVID-19 patients to provide therapeutic and compassionate critical care
- (COVID Contract)
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Utilized the nursing process to provide therapeutic and compassionate critical patient care
- Served as an advocate for patients and families during their hospital stay, ensuring emotional support and clear communication throughout the process.
- Managed complex medication regimens by administering intravenous medications, titrating drips based on clinical parameters, and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Pediatric Facility
12.2015 - 09.2018
- Skilled nursing practice at a pediatric long-term care facility, practice medication administration, wound care, G-Tube and GJ experience, tracheostomy experience, respiratory therapy and tube feeding experience.
- Staff nurse providing care to 18 pediatric patients.
- Managed wound care, administered respiratory treatments, and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided care to children in chronic need of tracheostomy and ventilation.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care IV Home Health
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Skilled nursing practice in the home of those requiring ventilator care, experience with medication administration, respiratory therapy and urinary catheterization
- Improved patient outcomes by providing personalized, comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a private duty setting.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through proactive management of chronic conditions and timely interventions for acute health issues among pediatric patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Provide thorough patient examination and evaluation, verify review of systems, perform vital signs, and EKG monitoring
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based nursing protocols by participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives on the cardiovascular unit.
- Treated patients with coronary heart disease and provided post-operative care following bypass surgery or heart transplant procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR12.2020
Registered Nursing -
Baptist Health College of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2017
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Baptist Health College of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2015
Skills
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, and Medical Surgical Intensive care unit experience
- Impella
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump IABP,
- EKG interpretation
- External Ventricular Device
- Discharge planning
- Ventilator management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency interventions
Certification
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses-CCRN
- Wound Treatment Associate (WTA)
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- National Institute of Health
Accomplishments
- CCRN
- American Red Cross, Valued Blood and Platelet Donations
- Healthcare Ministry, Second Baptist Church
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
COVID-19 Unit RN
Houston Methodist Hospital-The Woodlands
09.2021 - 11.2021
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
04.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care IV Home Health
03.2017 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic
08.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Pediatric Facility
12.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nursing -
Baptist Health College of Little Rock
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses-CCRN
- Wound Treatment Associate (WTA)
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- National Institute of Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Baptist Health College of Little Rock
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