Monique Byrd
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Spirited professional successful in providing quality patient care for assigned patients under direct supervision of licensed nurse. Strong verbal and written documentation abilities. Experienced in managing competing tasks in high-volume healthcare settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Student Intern
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
01.2025 - 05.2025
- 4 month internship as part of the biotechnology capstone course at Baltimore City Community College.
- Projects worked on so far include:
- Genotyping zebrafish (mutant, wild-type, GFP)
- DNA isolation & PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Babysitter
Jewish Community Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide babysitting services for parents while they use programs in the center
- Worked as a part-time position while pursuing my studies at BCCC
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Organized and cleaned facility after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
GNA
connectRN
01.2017 - 11.2024
- Works with this agency, is able to pick up shifts as desired at various nursing homes
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Works on the Greenbaum Cancer Center
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to cancer patients in hospital facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Familiar with Epic and Cerner systems
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
School Health Aide
Baltimore City Health Department
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Run the school's health suite; provide first aid & CPR when necessary.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions under direction of a licensed nurse.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Provided health services for school-aged students.
- Attended to needs of students and informed school personnel of unusual behavior or health problems.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with school staff, students and public.
Patient Care Associate
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Work on Mother/Baby unit, vital signs, newborn testing (PKU, bilirubin serum), care for mom and baby
- Some training with the lactation nurse
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to nursing staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nurse manager.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Department of Veteran Affairs VA Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Works night shift, vital signs, sitter cases, assist with ADL's, blood glucose testing, EKG's, works under the direction of nurses
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered high-quality care to Med/Surg patients in hospital facility.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Patient Care Technician
UM Rehab
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Works on CVA/ stroke unit, vital signs, bladder scans, phlebotomy, intake and output, assist nurses
- Cared for patients with traumatic brain injury and stroke
- Delivered high-quality care to Med/Surg patients in hospital facility.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Familiar with Epic and Cerner systems
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2013 - 04.2017
- Responsibilities
- Patient care, blood glucose checks, EKG's, phlebotomy, IV starts, vital signs, I&O's, works on surgical units
- Accomplishments teamwork, hard worker, nurses enjoy working with me
- Skills Used EKG, fingersticks, vital signs, patient care
- Delivered high-quality care to Med/Surg patients in hospital facility.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Familiar with Epic and Cerner systems
Nursing Support Tech
Mercy Medical Center
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Responsibilities
- Nursing support, EKG, phlebotomy, vital signs, IV starts, fingersticks, orthopedics
- Accomplishments
- Teamwork, hard worker, nurses enjoy working with me
- Skills Used EKG, phlebotomy, IV starts, Fingersticks
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to nursing staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Technician
University Specialty Hospital
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Responsibilities
- Patient care, EKG, phlebotomy, IV starts, worked as a floater on traumatic brain injury unit, vent units, and chronic pulmonary units
- Accomplishments teamwork, hard worker
- Skills Used patient care, phlebotomy, IV starts, I&O's
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Familiar with Epic and Cerner systems
Emergency Room Technician
Maryland General Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Responsibilities
- Worked in ER, urgent care, fingersticks, EKG, phlebotomy, IV starts
- Accomplishments
- CPR certified (Healthcare Provider)
- Skills Used
- EKG, phlebotomy, IV starts, assisted with triage worked in urgent care
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Inserted peripheral IVs
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Familiar with Epic and Cerner systems
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Jewish Convalescent and Nursing Home
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities
- Patient care, floater, assist with ADL's, vital signs
- Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
- Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
- Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
- Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare
07.2004 - 01.2006
- Responsibilities
- Worked as a floater, acute care, long term care, alzheimers unit, ADL
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
- Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
- Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD06.2025
Technical school - Nursing
Maryland Center For The Arts And Technology
Baltimore, MD07.2008
High School Diploma -
Edmondson Westside High
Baltimore, MD06-1999
Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- CNA
- Medication Administration
- Communication skills
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- IV and foley insertion
- CNA Certified
- Dementia Care
- Vital Signs
- Team collaboration
- Data entry
- Laboratory techniques
- Data collection
- Critical thinking
- Time management
Accomplishments
NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success) Member
CNA/GNA Certification (Maryland Board of Nursing)
PCT Certification (Patient Care Technician/Nursing Support Technician)
Certification
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Childcare Certification
- CNA
Groups
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), 09/01/24, Present, NSLS is an honor society that acknowledges, nominates and inducts students in its program.
Military Service
United States Army, United States, E4, 06/01/00, 05/31/07
Timeline
Research Student Intern
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
01.2025 - 05.2025
Babysitter
Jewish Community Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
School Health Aide
Baltimore City Health Department
01.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Care Associate
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
03.2021 - 08.2021
CNA
Department of Veteran Affairs VA Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2019
Patient Care Technician
UM Rehab
07.2017 - 06.2018
GNA
connectRN
01.2017 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2013 - 04.2017
Nursing Support Tech
Mercy Medical Center
04.2012 - 09.2012
Patient Care Technician
University Specialty Hospital
02.2010 - 03.2012
Emergency Room Technician
Maryland General Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2010
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Jewish Convalescent and Nursing Home
02.2006 - 01.2008
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare
07.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Baltimore City Community College
Technical school - Nursing
Maryland Center For The Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Edmondson Westside High
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