Yolanda Bradham
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Helpful Residential Service Supervisor with 26 years of
Healthcare experience. Friendly and personable with dedication to providing excellent customer and personal service. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Service Supervisor
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
09.2020 - Current
- Training and instructing Mental Health Technicians.
- Monitor and evaluate Mental Health Technicians.
- Provide team members with training in regard to updated policies and procedures.
- Handled Guardian complaints and inquiries.
- Monitored team's performance and gave feedback when necessary.
- Updated job knowledge by attending workshops, training sessions and educational opportunities.
Licensed Practical Nurse II
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
11.2016 - 09.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
09.2013 - 11.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify , behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Suburban Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Unit Manager
Southpoint Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2000 - 06.2010
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 228-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 60 employees across more than 3 departments.
Education
Practical Nursing
Dawson Technical Institute
Chicago, IL02-1999
General Studies
Calumet High School
Chicago, IL06-1990
Skills
- Matrix
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS)
Certification
CPR-Certified
Timeline
Residential Service Supervisor
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
09.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse II
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
11.2016 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
09.2013 - 11.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Suburban Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 09.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse-Unit Manager
Southpoint Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2000 - 06.2010
Practical Nursing
Dawson Technical Institute
General Studies
Calumet High School