Latoya Banks,BSN,RN
Apopka,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Develop comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
Orlando
11.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality, compassionate care to ambulatory patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the care continuum.
- Reduced readmission rates by effectively assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing interventions for outpatient treatment.
- Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives that improved overall quality of patient care within the ambulatory setting.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology, PCU
Adventhealth Orlando
Orlando, FL
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 36 bed inpatient progressive care unit.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions for 4 to 5 patients mostly surgical oncology patients.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Nurse Technician, Float Pool
Adventhealth Orlando
Orlando, FL
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL03.2020
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Accurately convey crucial details
Timeline
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology, PCU
Adventhealth Orlando
06.2020 - 11.2022
Nurse Technician, Float Pool
Adventhealth Orlando
01.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences