Yvonne Banks
Muscatine,IA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Director of Marketing and Admissions position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Strategic and creative thinker with effective communication and writing skills. Proven ability to develop strong community and professional relationships quickly and promote teamwork. Management and multitasking experience within a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent references from professionals within the medical field, upon request.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford, IA
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administrator In-Training
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Training in the following practicums of 80 hours each:
- Social Services
- Dietary Services
- Human Resources
- Environmental Services
- Activities/Recreational Therapy
- Legal and Governmental Policies
- Coursework completed as follows:
• Health Care Delivery Systems
• Aging Policies and Governmental Programs
• Management in Senior Care Services
Licensed Practical Nurse
Briarwood Health Care Center
Iowa City, IA
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- 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.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Simpson Memorial Home
West Liberty, IA
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Daycare Provider
In-Home Daycare
Muscatine, IA
06.2005 - 09.2015
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and play.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Administrative Assistant
Muscatine Center For Nonprofits
Muscatine, IA
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Researched grant opportunities for various nonprofits.
- Wrote grant proposals and submitted on the behalf of nonprofit clients.
- Promoted the House of Hope's vision and outreach as well as created a logo reflecting their mission.
- Board member of the House of Hope.
- Participation in meetings for the Muscatine Center for Nonprofits.
- Created pamphlets and flyers.
Administrative Assistant
New Iowan Center
Muscatine, IA
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on clients in various programs.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Education
Certificate - Long Term Care Administration
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05.2023
MBA - Business Management
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant, IA05.2011
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA05.2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA05.1997
Skills
- Over 20 years of strong healthcare field background and knowledge
- Public Speaking
- Communication
- Building and Maintaining Relationships
- Marketing
- Market Research
- Patient Interviews
- Client Relationships
- Market Strategy
- Social Media
- Time Management
- Admission Procedures
Timeline
Administrator In-Training
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
05.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Briarwood Health Care Center
09.2016 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Simpson Memorial Home
09.2015 - 09.2016
Administrative Assistant
Muscatine Center For Nonprofits
02.2012 - 03.2013
Administrative Assistant
New Iowan Center
03.2011 - 08.2011
Daycare Provider
In-Home Daycare
06.2005 - 09.2015
Certificate - Long Term Care Administration
Des Moines Area Community College
MBA - Business Management
Saint Ambrose University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Iowa Wesleyan University
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Muscatine Community College
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