Brandy Banham
Apple Valley,MN
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hennepin County Medical Center (Hennepin Health Care)
Minneapolis, MN
07.2017 - Current
- Patient monitoring
- Dressing changes and treatments
- Removing IVs and Catheters
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies.
Youth and Family Coordinator (500 hour Internship)
Restorative Justice Community Action
Minneapolis, Mn
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Participate in clinical documentation, case management, staff meetings, in-service training
- Receive referrals and track cases from referral to completion
- Build and maintain collegial relationships with community partners
- Schedule and staff RJ Panel and RJ Conference meetings
- Conduct intake interview with client and ensure that necessary forms and permissions are completed and signed
- Provide case updates to referral agents.
Administrative Assistant/ Nursing Assistant
Episcopal Church Homes of Minnesota
St Paul, Minnesota
03.2015 - 01.2023
- Returning and answering calls
- Photocopying, faxing and mail distribution
- Maintain records for patients and staff
- Schedule meetings and book suites
- Scheduling tours for facility.
Transitional Care Social worker (240 hour Internship)
The Villa at Bryn Mawr
Minneapolis, Mn
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Participate in clinical documentation, case management, staff meetings, in-service training
- Create discharge plan and schedule care meetings with client and family
- Provide assistance for individuals and groups who require immediate assistance by crisis intervention and consultation
- Document and report abuse
- Providing direct services such as assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling.
Youth and Family Advocate (240 hour Internship)
Bridge for Youth
Minneapolis, Mn
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Provide direct care, supervision, guidance and therapy to youth
- Develop specialized program plans for youth
- Co-facilitate and lead group sessions with youth
- Administer assessments and intake services
- Document and report abuse
- Provide screening for services.
Education
Masters of Social Work (Clinical) -
Saint Mary's University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Bachelors of Arts, Social Work: (Generalist) -
College of St Scholastica
inver Grove Heights, MN05.2022
Associate of Science, Human Services: (GPA 3.0) -
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Skills
- Social Work Principles
- Geriatric Social Work
- Social work processes
- Self-Care Practices
- Mental Health Support
- Empathy Development
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Child Welfare Advocacy
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Youth and Family Coordinator (500 hour Internship)
Restorative Justice Community Action
04.2024 - 09.2024
Transitional Care Social worker (240 hour Internship)
The Villa at Bryn Mawr
06.2021 - 08.2021
Youth and Family Advocate (240 hour Internship)
Bridge for Youth
03.2021 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hennepin County Medical Center (Hennepin Health Care)
07.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant/ Nursing Assistant
Episcopal Church Homes of Minnesota
03.2015 - 01.2023
Masters of Social Work (Clinical) -
Saint Mary's University
Bachelors of Arts, Social Work: (Generalist) -
College of St Scholastica
Associate of Science, Human Services: (GPA 3.0) -
Minneapolis Community and Technical College