Jennifer Banks
Havelock North,HKB
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hastings Hospital, excelling in critical care management and patient assessment. Proven ability to coordinate discharge planning and advocate for patients' rights. Skilled in IV therapy and fostering collaborative team environments, ensuring high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes.
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors i
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse. Acute Assessment Unit
Hastings hospital
Hastings , Hawkes Bay
11.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provide patient care and education to patients and families with chronic illnesses, new diagnosis.
- Implementation of Te Tiriti Te Waitangi.
- Adhere to Te Whatu Ora Health Targets.
- Self motivated to complete Mandatory Study.
- Manage patents pre and post opertively.
- Critical thinking & recognize the deteriorating patient.
- Timely completion admission for discharge assignments.
- Excellent time management for short stay patients and high patient turnover.
- Autonomy working in Medical Day stay unit. Booking patients for IV medications. Accessing Ports and management of long lines.
- Work collaboratively with Radiology and effectively and safely manage patients post procedures as per Policies and procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Registered Nurse. Relief RN
Hastings Hospital
Hastings, Hawkes bay
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Worked on the Relief pool and deployed to Medical, Surgical and Paediatric specialties.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse. Cardiac Specialties
Haatings Hospital
Hastings , Hawkes Bay
11.2007 - 03.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Attended Cardiac Arrest calls. Actively participated in CPR. Administered IV medications.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocate for patients rights in health and disability throughout their hospitalization delivering Professional standards of care.
- Adhere to Whatu Ora Health Targets including Policies.
- Acknowledge Te Tiriti Te Waitangi and actively include it in my Practice.
Registered Nurse
Hastings Hospital. Intensive Care Unit
Hastings , Hawkes Bay
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted Intensivists with Intubation and extubation of ICU
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
Certificate In Palliative Care - Palliative Care
Cranford Hospice. Hastkngs
08.2015 - 08.2015
Diploma of Nursing - Health Sciences
Waikato Polytechnic
Waikato , Hamilton 02.1990 - 11.1993
Skills
- IV therapy Level four medications
- Patient assessment Inpatient and Day stay
- Discharge planning
- Critical care management
- Mentoring New Graduates RN's and HCA's
- Advocate for patients their family/whanau at end of life and implement Palliative Care
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Walking my dog
- Volunteer as a Registered Nurse overseas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse. Acute Assessment Unit
Hastings hospital
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse. Relief RN
Hastings Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2021
Certificate In Palliative Care - Palliative Care
Cranford Hospice. Hastkngs
08.2015 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Hastings Hospital. Intensive Care Unit
11.2008 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse. Cardiac Specialties
Haatings Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2015
Diploma of Nursing - Health Sciences
Waikato Polytechnic
02.1990 - 11.1993