Kaydian Banton
VA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 14 years of progressive nursing experience in perioperative services, psychiatric nursing, emergency care, medical-surgical nursing, and outpatient settings. Proven ability to provide exceptional patient care throughout the surgical continuum while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments. Known for excellent clinical judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to make sound decisions during complex and emergent situations. Passionate about delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-based care and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluate patients’ mental and physical health through interviews, observation, and medical record analysis. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor effects, and adjust care plans as needed under physician or psychiatrist guidance
- Provide counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or other therapeutic support. Assist in crisis intervention and emotional support for patients.
- Educate patients about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. Act as a liaison between patients, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Black River Hospital
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
01.2012 - 2023
- Assume charge nurse roles in operating theatre, emergency department, medical surgical unit, supervised team, ensure patients and staff safety.
- Establish IV accesses for blood samples, administration of IV fluids, blood and blood products, and IV medications.
- Perform wound care for chronic, acute and post-op patients using aseptic technique.
- Administered medications PO/IV/SC/IM and monitored patient’s response.
- Triage and prioritize appropriately incoming patients in emergency department.
- Assume roles of charge nurse, circulating nurse, recovery room nurse, scrub nurse in operating room.
- Participate in team meetings, worked closely with providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare.
- Respond to codes and emergencies within standard guidelines.
- Assume role of preceptor, trained and mentor newly hired registered nurses and student nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
Jamaica01.2011
Skills
- Perioperative workflow
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Adaptability in High-Acuity Settings
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavioral de-escalation
- Rapid clinical decision-making
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Virginia Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse- The Nursing Council of Jamaica
- Certified Operating Theatre Nurse- In-service Education unit, Jamaica, 2018
- Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Black River Hospital
01.2012 - 2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University