Nicole Bankston
Brandon
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in oncology and acute care at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and Novant Hospital. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and intravenous therapy skills, leading successful evidence-based practice projects. Achieved commendable patient education outcomes in chemotherapy and palliative care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Teach patients about their chemotherapy and administer chemotherapy
Registered Nurse
Novant Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Register Nurse - Oncology
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Perform palliative care for patients. Educate family on the dying process with compassion and what they can expect.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2020
Skills
- Health promotion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- IV management
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification
- ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Novant Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021
Register Nurse - Oncology
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
06.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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