Sara Banner
Gosport,IN
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented State Board Certified Registered Nurse. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with mental health, chronic medical illnesses, and substance abuse disorders. Advanced skills in working with a diverse patient population.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
House Supervisor
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
Bloomington, IN
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Engaged in problem solving initiatives to resolve conflicts between staff or patients.
- Provided guidance to staff in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Conducted regular rounds on nursing units to assess staffing levels, safety protocols and patient satisfaction.
- Reviewed incident reports and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Trained new employees on departmental protocols, policies and procedures.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll information, shift changes.
Registered Nurse
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
Bloomington, IN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Charge Registered Nurse
NDI
Indianapolis, IN
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Registered Nurse
Meadows Behavioral Health
Bloomington , IN
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient goals.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Conducted restraints, and restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
- Assessed and educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Mental Health Technician
UHS/Bloomington Meadows Hospital
Bloomington, IN
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Supported patients by identifying and addressing mental health challenges.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements during daily charting.
Home Health Aide
Help At Home Inc.
Bloomington, IN
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care, while insuring safety.
- Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
Registered Nursing Student
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Cashier
Rural King
Bloomington, IN
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to upper management for remediation.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Nanny
Self Employed
Bloomington, IN
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Factory Worker
Cook Medical
Bloomington, IN
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Maintained safe and organized work stations and properly stored tools in correct areas.
- Recorded production data in daily logs.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements and delivered positive feedback upon job task completion.
- Handmade a variety medical catheters.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, iN05.2017
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terra Haute05.2016
Bachelor of Science -
WGU
UtahSkills
- Milieu management
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Behavior modification
- People-oriented
- Superior communication skills
- Team player
References
Tabby Tillett former supervisor
(812)797-2039
Hayley Self formor Supervisor
(574)453-8393
Ashley Murphy former coworker
(812)320-0234
Timeline
House Supervisor
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
NDI
03.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Meadows Behavioral Health
06.2017 - 03.2020
Mental Health Technician
UHS/Bloomington Meadows Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2017
Home Health Aide
Help At Home Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Nursing Student
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
01.2015 - 05.2017
Cashier
Rural King
04.2014 - 01.2015
Nanny
Self Employed
06.2012 - 04.2014
Factory Worker
Cook Medical
04.2008 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Science -
WGU
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