Rachael Banker

• Cares for high security inmates in jail setting, administering medication per orders to 180+ inmates per shift
• CPR, use of nasal and IM narcan during overdose
• Assisting with ostomies, removal of staples and sutures, placing IVs, wound care, IM injections
• Care for inmates with psychiatric diagnoses, administering long-acting injectable (LAI)
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Medicated terminally ill patients based on symptoms

Turned, bathed, inspected skin, took measures to keep patient comfortable

Educated families on dying process and provided comfort during their difficult time

Fielded questions on what to expect with hospice care

Notified provider of pt status changes for appropriate medication

Use of magnet for deactivation of defibrillator

• My job was to be flexible, covering all units needing staffing from ICU, PCU, med/surg, and emergency department. It was during my time as a PCA that I realized I wanted to further my education and become a nurse.
• Time management
• Specimen collection
• Ambulating and turning patients
• Effective hourly rounding

• Provided primary care to 5-9 incarcerated patients with acute, chronic, and terminal diagnoses
• Addressed pt health concerns
• Provided care after surgical procedures
• Followed treatment plans to accelerate recovery, minimize infection, and increase patient outcomes
• Provided care for cancer patients