Khalinda Jeter-Drysdale
Woodland Park,NJ
Summary
Experienced with case management and client intake processes. Utilizes strong organizational skills and effective communication to streamline operations and enhance client support. Knowledge of diverse client needs and successful at managing multiple priorities to ensure optimal service delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Discharge Specialist
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead, New Jersey
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted in the coordination of services needed after hospitalization such as home health care, durable medical equipment, transportation.
- Facilitated referrals for follow up appointments with specialists or primary care providers post-discharge.
- Developed individualized discharge plans for hospitalized individuals according to their physical and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
EMT
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
Edison, New Jersey
07.2019 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
Direct Support Professional
Bellwether Behavioral Health
NJ
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
EMT
Pulse Medical Transportation
Woodland Park, USA
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Performed life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and emergency airway management.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Consistently provided high-quality care under pressure, successfully managing multiple priorities during critical situations and emergency scenarios.
Intern
Bergen County Board of Social Services
Rochelle Park, USA
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings.
- Managed customer inquiries through phone calls, emails, or other forms of communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major & Minor in Psychology, Public health
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ08.2017
EMT training -
Passaic County Community College
08.2014
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High school Stem Academy
Paterson, NJ06.2013
Skills
- Insurance verification
- Appointment scheduling
- Typing 50 wpm
- Referral coordination
- Emergency response training
- Case management
- Facilitating groups
- Treatment plans
- CPR/AED
- Medical terminology
- Discharge coordination
- Proficient in EPIC
- Expert in Microsoft & Google software
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Discharge Specialist
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
08.2024 - 03.2026
EMT
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2024
Direct Support Professional
Bellwether Behavioral Health
02.2019 - 04.2019
EMT
Pulse Medical Transportation
08.2016 - 09.2018
Intern
Bergen County Board of Social Services
02.2016 - 05.2016
EMT training -
Passaic County Community College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High school Stem Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major & Minor in Psychology, Public health
William Paterson University
Volunteer Experience
- Breast Cancer walk
- Eastside Park clean-up for the city of Paterson
- Pioneer Overnight (William Paterson University)
- Open House (William Paterson University)
- MLK Day of service (William Paterson University)
References
Danielle Homza
Danielle.homza@hmhn.org
Diana Vargas
Diana.vargas@hmhn.org