Christine C Banks

LPN

Cell Staff

Chesapeake

01.2025 - Current

Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for individual conditions.
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
Followed infection control protocols to ensure safety in the healthcare environment.
Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.