Michelle Banks
Enterprise
Summary
Experienced Nurse Manager and Registered Nurse with leadership expertise in long-term care, behavioral health, acute care, veterans' health, hospice, and correctional facilities. Led multidisciplinary teams, ensured regulatory compliance, and enhanced clinical documentation while managing unit operations. Committed to fostering staff development and delivering patient-centered care in complex environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Charge Nurse
DMC - New Day
Ozark
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated communication among physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to enhance patient care.
- Supervised nursing personnel and assigned workloads to ensure effective support for high acuity cases.
- Addressed patient, family, and staff concerns while upholding hospital policies and standards of care.
Unit Manager
Opp Health And Rehabilitation
Opp
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed daily unit operations, ensuring effective staffing, care coordination, and adherence to regulatory compliance.
- Supervised and mentored nurses and CNAs, enhancing their ability to address complex resident needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and improve quality outcomes.
Nursing Supervisor
BGA State Veteran Home
Enterprise
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Reviewed nursing care plans to ensure compliance and accuracy in documentation.
- Supervised and assessed nursing staff performance to enhance care quality.
- Monitored care delivery for adherence to VA, federal, and state standards.
Charge Nurse
Crossbridge Behavioral Health
Montgomery
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed patient care from admission through discharge using individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient response to psychotropic medications and identified adverse effects.
- Communicated with psychiatrist, behavioral health teams, and families regarding treatment and stabilization.
- Provided guidance and training to new nurses during their onboarding process.
RN Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
Montgomery
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual assessments to inform individualized care plans
- Delivered skilled nursing care (wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration) for pain and symptom management.
- Maintained compliant EMR documentation per regulatory and organizational standards.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary rounds to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes
Charge Nurse
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Tuskegee
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered Veteran- centered care on an acute behavioral health unit.
- Precepted new nurses by orienting them to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development.
- Led care planning and coordinated discharge processes to ensure effective transitions.
- Recognized subtle condition changes and implemented timely interventions.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information.
Unit Manager
BMC - Nursing Home
Centreville
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Directed nursing personnel and evaluated staff performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated with physicians and families to provide updates on resident conditions and care plans, enhancing collaborative care.
- Developed and updated individualized plans of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, improving patient-centered outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Beloved Staffing
Raleigh
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversaw shift assignments and supervised RNs and CNAs across multiple facilities to ensure adequate staffing and patient care.
- Monitored compliance with facility policies and state regulations to uphold standards of care.
- Facilitated communication between staff, physicians, and administration to promote collaboration and resolve issues.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient needs.
Infusion Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center -Infusion Clinic
Northport
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered intravenous medications and therapies to patients in a clinical setting.
- Monitored patient responses and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures and care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop tailored treatment plans for individuals.
LPN Charge Nurse
Quality South
Montgomery
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Assisted with resident assessments and performed wound care, ensuring optimal patient recovery and comfort.
- Trained new staff on protocols and patient care procedures, enhancing team readiness and service quality.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned MAC workers based on qualifications, optimizing staff utilization and patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Selma06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capelle University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Patient admission planning
- Wound care management
- Phlebotomy
- Telephonic Triage
- EMR/EMH System
- Quality Audits
- Data Analysis
- Staff supervision
- Time Management
- Conflict resolution
- Family education
Certification
Basic Life Support- American Heart Associantion
Timeline
Charge Nurse
DMC - New Day
12.2025 - Current
Unit Manager
Opp Health And Rehabilitation
07.2025 - 12.2025
Nursing Supervisor
BGA State Veteran Home
03.2025 - 07.2025
RN Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
08.2023 - 12.2023
Charge Nurse
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
03.2023 - 08.2023
Charge Nurse
Crossbridge Behavioral Health
04.2022 - 03.2025
Unit Manager
BMC - Nursing Home
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Beloved Staffing
09.2021 - 03.2022
Infusion Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center -Infusion Clinic
09.2021 - 12.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Quality South
11.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capelle University