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YOLANDA MONROE

Newark

Summary

Compassionate and motivated professional with a strong interest in providing services to those in need. Skilled in providing empathetic support, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting individuals in achieving emotional and behavioral wellness. I demonstrates excellent communication, observation and teamwork abilities, with a passion for promoting awareness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Recovery Specialist

RWJBH-Newark Beth Israel
10.2024 - Current

Connect with patient upon coming into the ER to assist with their Recovery needs


Assist patients with connecting with Navigator's to find detox and or programs that fit their needs


Do follow up with patient for 8 weeks at a time to offer support

Patient Care Technician (Psych ER)

Mountainside Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2025
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt patient care intervention.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing comfort and mobility in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
  • Changed patient's upon arrival, drew labs, collected urine screen.

Medical Assistant (Cardiac/Transplant)

Beth Israel Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Prepare patient rooms
  • Vital signs
  • EKG/Doppler (VAD)
  • Maintain patient’s records
  • Schedule patient appointments

Certified Nursing Assistant (Geriatrics)

Beth Israel Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Aided 20-30 plus patients per shift with routine tasks including feeding, bathing, dressing, and toileting
  • Recorded patient’s input and output
  • Carefully transferred patients into beds and wheelchair along with turning from side to side
  • Record patient’s vital signs

Supervisor (Psychiatric Group Home)

YCS
05.2014 - 02.2021
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained employees for Personal Assistant positions
  • Transported individuals to scheduled appointments.
  • Conducted schedules and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance
  • Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with the Director/Nurse to address concerns and protect each person from harm

Patient Care Technician (ER)

Trinitas Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2020
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team efficiency
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal task such as dressing and walking
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
  • Took patient’s vitals and preformed EKG’s when necessary
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wound, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms

Independent Life Specialist

Arc of Essex
06.2013 - 02.2020
  • Facilitated activities of daily living and personal hygiene management
  • Transported clients to their scheduled appointments
  • Organized and assisted with medications at set times
  • Promoted independence

Cashier

ABM Parking Services
06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Kept drawers accurate, current, and secure by checking bills for counterfeit markers, storing large bills, and keeping adequate change.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Served needs of more than 100 customers in busy chaotic environment.

Education

Patient Care Technician -

Healthcare Training Institute - Union
Union, NJ
05.2017

Medical Assistant - undefined

Star Career Academy - Newark
Newark, NJ

Skills

  • Great customer service skills
  • Record vital signs and measurements
  • Direct patient care
  • Assist with ADL’s
  • EKG
  • Doppler (VAD)
  • Positioning/ transferring patients
  • Very detail oriented
  • Draw bloodwork

Certification

  • Certified Nurse’s Aide
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Peer Recovery Specialist

RWJBH-Newark Beth Israel
10.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician (Psych ER)

Mountainside Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2025

Medical Assistant (Cardiac/Transplant)

Beth Israel Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (Geriatrics)

Beth Israel Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022

Patient Care Technician (ER)

Trinitas Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2020

Supervisor (Psychiatric Group Home)

YCS
05.2014 - 02.2021

Independent Life Specialist

Arc of Essex
06.2013 - 02.2020

Cashier

ABM Parking Services
06.2012 - 08.2013

Medical Assistant - undefined

Star Career Academy - Newark

Patient Care Technician -

Healthcare Training Institute - Union