Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Akron
08.2026
Latia Banks
Euclid,OH
Summary
Dedicated, dually licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with 23 years of healthcare experience, completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Akron, August 2026. Combines sharp clinical judgment from Emergency Department triage with a deep foundation in preventative family wellness, patient education, and pediatric anxiety de-escalation. Actively tracking toward graduate-level training in Pediatric Primary Care.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
Youngstown State University
12.2018
Master of Special Education -
Youngstown State University
01.2019
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lakeland Community College
05.2010
Allied Health And Dental Experience
Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist / Dental Professional, Various Clinics and Corporate Practices, Northeast Ohio, Delivered direct clinical preventative care to pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient populations, adapting communication styles to ensure patient comfort., Educated parents and children on systemic health links, disease prevention, nutritional guidelines, and home-care regimens., Expertly managed uncooperative or highly anxious children using positive reinforcement and child-friendly explanations to complete procedures safely., Conducted detailed head-and-neck assessments, charted oral pathologies, and maintained meticulous documentation under strict HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Nursing Experience
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Euclid, OH, 09/24, 12/24, Conducted focused physical assessments and gathered medical histories, prioritizing care based on patient acuity in a high-volume setting., Managed efficient patient throughput, coordinated safe discharges, and delivered comprehensive, easy-to-understand home-care education to families., Utilized strong therapeutic communication to soothe, calm, and reassure anxious patients and frantic family members during stressful medical situations., Developed clinical judgment to immediately recognize subtle changes in vital signs, escalating care promptly to prevent medical emergencies., Rapidly started intravenous (IV) lines, drew blood samples, calculated medication dosages, administered treatments, collected samples for urinalysis, and continuously monitored the patient’s vital signs for adverse reactions.
Licensures And Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio-Compact/Multi-State License
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Ohio
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Palliative Care-ELNEC (RN)
- Laser Certification (RDH)
- Local Anesthesia (RDH)
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Akron
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
Youngstown State University
Master of Special Education -
Youngstown State University
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lakeland Community College