DEBBIE BANKS, RN

*** ****** ** ** **********, Al 35565 * 205-***-**** * accns0@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS AND SUMMARY

Reliable and resourceful Registered Nurse with twenty years experience in

providing, promoting, and directing quality of life patient care.

• Worked with all members in a health care team to identify what areas of care

needed improvement. Allowed staff and other caretakers to contribute to the

changes made.

• Directed and oversaw the changes made in patient care by teaching and guiding

other staff members to meet the program objectives.

• Directed and coordinated admission of patients.

• Nursing management / supervisory experience in Cardiac, Critical Care,

Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft, Aortic Bypass Graft, Thoracotomy, Emergency

Room, and Alcohol and Drug addiction (Detox / Pain Management).

• Case management experience with knowledge of regulatory guidelines

(Medicare, Medicaid, and JCAHO).

• Promote professional competency and strict compliance with the Nursing Code of

Ethics and HIPPA guidelines.

CERTIFICATION AND PROFICIENCIES

Certifications: ACLS, Holistic and Reverent Care, Positive Redirection, Alcohol /

Drug Addiction, Venous Access Devices (PICC, CVL'S), CPR, Swan Ganz,

Conflict Resolution, Positive Redirection

Proficiencies: Ventilator Care, Med/Surge, CVL'S, Venous Access Devices

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER INC., Carbon Hill, Al. 2013

Weekend Supervisor PRN; Med-Nurse PRN

GOLDEN LIVING MEADOWOOD, Bessemer, Al. 2012 - 2013

Charge RN

• Assignment of staff with oversight of staffing. Provide redirection of staffing.

• Medication administration. Registered Nurse required care as assigned.

BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, Birmingham, Al. 2011 – 2012

Team Leader Detox and Dual Diagnosis (DDU)

• Monitor for signs and symptoms of withdrawal and treat accordingly.

• Assess and determine therapeutic goals for patient and involve patient in the

planning process based on their ability to understand the goal process.

• Facilitate the importance of patient self-responsibility / provide positive

reinforcement and redirection / discuss any maladaptive coping behaviors and

work with the patient to change them.

• Provide and promote proper follow up required to assist patient in their recovery.

ST. VINCENT MEDICAL EAST, Birmingham, Al. 2009-2011

Charge Registered Nurse CVOU

• Supervised and oversight of staffing, staff development and support, clinical

decision making, priority setting Provided care to group of surgical patients.

• Ensured quality care to surgical / cardiovascular / pulmonary patients .

• Budget maintenance.

• Performance review and annual evaluations for staff.

• Effective leadership skills: reduced RN turnover, maintained paid work hours

within budget, increased patient satisfaction by 83% over 6 month period,

reduced patient falls by 90% over 6 month period.

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BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES, Warrior, Al. 2007-2009

Charge Registered Nurse Detox

• Supervised 190 patients in Detox and oversaw medications as prescribed per

physician.

• Assessed incoming patients for admittance and delegated work assignments

according to patient needs and physician orders.

PRIORITY NURSE STAFFING, Birmingham, Al. 2007

Registered Nurse Staffing at UAB West Bessemer in ICU, ED, and ICT;

Registered Nurse Staffing at Princeton 3 West and 6 North

WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, Jasper, Al. 1993-2006

Charge Registered Nurse and Staff n ICU; prn in ED

• Oversaw 12 bed unit and delegated assignments according to patient needs .

PRN EXPERIENCE:

WINSTON CO. HOME HEALTH STATE OF AL., Mont. Al. 2002-2003

Field Registered Nurse

NURSING CORPORATION: SOUTHERN CO. SERVICES, Quinton, Al 2001

MILLER STEAM PLANT

Registered Nurse First Aid

EDUCATION

1993 Graduate - Walker College / Bevill State Community College

Major: Associate Degree Nursing Program

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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