Michelle Banks

New Orleans, Louisiana ● ady708@r.postjobfree.com ● 504-***-****

Summary

Compassionate and hard-working new graduate Registered Nurse with 15+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking a full-time registered nursing role. Experience working in nursing homes, wound care, palliative and rehabilitative care with diverse patient populations.

Professional Experience

Nurses Direct Agency, New Orleans, LA Aug 2021 – Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides exceptional patient care to patients with various conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.

Assesses, monitors, cleans, and treats wounds such as pressure ulcers and skin breakdown.

Communicates important patient information and health updates to healthcare team and families.

Monitors and assesses vital changes in patients and conditions by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.

Gifted Healthcare, New Orleans, LA Nov 2021 – Dec 2022

Licensed Practical Nurse, COVID-19 Tester at Tulane University

Performed nasopharyngeal swabs on 50+ students and staff daily.

Followed standard of care while handling specimens to reduce risk of exposure and contamination.

Cleaned and sanitized workstation after each testing encounter.

St. Joseph Health Center, Metairie, LA May 2019 – Jan 2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Evaluated patient needs, administered medications, and performed nursing procedures as ordered.

Provided updates on residents’ status, diagnoses, and treatments to families and addressed their concerns.

Maintained accurate documentation of wounds, treatments provided, and healing progression.

Our Lady of Wisdom, New Orleans, LA Dec 2008 – Nov 2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Performed routine evaluation of residents’ vital signs, needs, and health status.

Assisted the healthcare team with coordinating admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient appointments.

Classified and treated complex wounds caused by various diseases and injuries.

Administered medications to patients according to physician orders.

Education

Delgado Community College Charity School of Nursing, New Orleans, LA May 2023

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Kingwood Community College - Kingwood, Texas Dec 2005

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate

Skills and Certifications

Patient Management

Patient Care Planning

Charting and Reporting

Medication Administration

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Wound Care

Monitoring Vital Signs

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