Yvonne Powers
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented Lead residential counselor with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability, leadership and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Residential Counselor
PrairieCare
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by providing emotional support, realistic expectations and therapeutic boundaries.
- Provided crisis management and intervention when necessary.
- Helped develop the Branch system to improve the program for residents and staff alike.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of residents.
- Precepted Residential counselors new to our program.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Started a movement amongst RC's to create a more positive Work place culture.
EMT
North Memorial Ambulance Service
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
EMT
M Health Fairview
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
EMT
Acadian Ambulance
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving medical treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
05-2016
Skills
- Safety management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team leadership
- Behavioral management
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Crisis management
Certification
- BLS Instructor.
- CPR and BLS.
- EMT
Timeline
Lead Residential Counselor
PrairieCare
10.2023 - Current
EMT
North Memorial Ambulance Service
09.2022 - 08.2023
EMT
M Health Fairview
12.2021 - 08.2022
EMT
Acadian Ambulance
06.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
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