Kristen Banko
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in training and financial hardship counseling assistance, I am transitioning into nursing to align my passion and interests with my career. Leveraging a background in personalized support and a deep understanding of financial and emotional challenges, I bring a unique perspective to patient care. My personal experience as a mother of three, combined with my previous aspiration to become a doula, has fueled my passion for providing holistic and empathetic care to patients from diverse backgrounds. As a new nurse graduate, I am eager to contribute skills and experience to a dynamic healthcare team, supporting positive healthcare experiences and promoting well-being for all patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSING STUDENT
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed over 270 hours in clinical rotations and performed direct patient care in various hospital units, including medical-surgical, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, telemetry, oncology, behavioral, pediatrics, mother-baby, and labor and delivery
- Worked in labor and delivery for preceptorship from 5/15/24-7/27/24
- Assisted in all patient care utilizing learned nursing skills under the supervision of registered nurses
- Received hands-on training in administering medications and performing all nursing procedures
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess and prioritize patient needs.
PERSONAL FINANCE HARDSHIP ADVISOR
Navy Federal Credit Union
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Counseled clients on debt consolidation, budgeting, and financial planning for a healthier financial future
- Provided personalized financial guidance and support to individuals facing financial difficulties
- Developed customized financial plans to help clients overcome their financial challenges.
TRAINER, MSR III
Pen Air Federal Credit Union
08.2006 - 02.2015
- Delivered interactive training sessions for staff on new financial products and services
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance employee performance
- Facilitated workshops on compliance regulations and industry best practices
- Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills through daily member interactions.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING (ASN), MAGNA CUM LAUDE - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WV08.2024
Skills
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Patience
- Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Therapeutic communication
- Emotional regulation
- Patient monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control standards
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter Care
- Medication administration
- Medical documentation
- Pain management
References
- Kristin Klutz, MSN, RN, Recent VHS Nurse Residency Program Coordinator, Winchester, Virginia, (703) 901-1281
- Kara Brandon, BSN, RN, Valley Health Winchester Medical Center, Labor and Delivery, Winchester, Virginia, (540) 335-2362, krichma2@valleyhealthlink.com
- Brittany Peake, BSN, RN, CPN, Sacred Heart Healthcare System, Registered Nurse and Doctoral Student, Pensacola, Florida, (850) 775-7537
- Amanda Garner, Navy Federal Credit Union, Assistant Manager, Pensacola, Florida > Winchester, VA (850) 572-3879, amanda_garnernavyfederal.org
- Krista Hines, Navy Federal Credit Union, Supervisor, HR Shared Services Center, Pensacola, Florida, (850) 860-4731, krista_hinesnavyfederal.org
- Dr. Bridget Kohlhaas, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, Blue Ridge Community Technical College/Valley Health, Clinical Nursing Instructor, Winchester, Virginia, (540) 325-8393, bridgetmkohlhaasgmail.com
- Jillian Simmons, BSN, RN, Blue Ridge Community Technical College/ WVU Berkeley Medical Center, Clinical Nursing Instructor, Martinsburg, West Virginia, (301) 471-0862, jillian.simmonsrngmail.com
Timeline
NURSING STUDENT
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
05.2023 - 07.2024
PERSONAL FINANCE HARDSHIP ADVISOR
Navy Federal Credit Union
02.2015 - 01.2020
TRAINER, MSR III
Pen Air Federal Credit Union
08.2006 - 02.2015
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING (ASN), MAGNA CUM LAUDE - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
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