Shelita Banks

Responsibilities include prescribing and monitoring prescription medication, performing prescription renewals, and referring patients to other physicians or health care specialists as needed. Also, addressing patient concerns regarding the use of telemedicine services.

Specialty Woundcare provider.

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions

and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Educated patients and families

on treatment strategies and at-home care.

Developed care plans for chronic and acute wounds, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and

incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Monitors diet, physical activity,

behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans. Collaborating with

supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to

patients.

Surgical and nonsurgical wound debridements.

Prescribing medicines in conjunction with wound healing.

Provides comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or referral services to individuals and families ages 0-99
Assesses individual needs; anticipates problems; follows up on concerns
Practices evidence-based medicine and adhere to the American Nurses Association Code of EthicsLeads and participates in multidisciplinary health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans

Recommend diagnostic testing and procedures; presents findings and recommendations to referring physicians upon request.Consults with physicians or specialists regarding patient treatment plans at a level of complexity that exceeds the Family Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice

Consults with and performs screening of women
Participates in case of management activities when appropriate
Prepares and operates a wide variety of medical equipment, including EKG, pulse oximetry, arterial pressure monitoring devices, POC testing as needed for patient care
Prepares patients for examination, treatment, and study by physicians or other health care personnel, including assistance with procedures such as injections, venipunctures, etc.
Weight management synchronous and asynchronous

Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options, etc.

• Performed routine health screenings and physical examinations.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff

Chronic disease education to include Diabetes and Heart disease.

Point of care diagnostic testing.

Diabetic Retinal exams

• Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews
• Supervised and guided nurses, technicians, and other staff
• Reviewed current standards and policies
• Established procedures and quality standards
• Collaborated with others to discuss new home health opportunities
• Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines