After a remarkable 47 years’ service, cardiac rehabilitation sister Yolanda Roach retired in September.

Yolanda, who was based within Monklands Hospital, undertook her nurse training at Victoria Hospital, Rothesay.  She thereafter worked in Duke Street Hospital, Glasgow before joining NHS Lanarkshire in 1978 when she became an enrolled nurse in ward 19 at Monklands Hospital.  After completing the registered nurse conversion course she was based in medical and cardiology wards before being promoted to cardiology sister in 2007.

Yolanda joined the cardiac rehabilitation team in 2008, a role in which she remained until her retirement.

Yolanda is married to John. Following her retirement, Yolanda is looking forward to spending time visiting her son and grandson in Virginia, America and with recently married daughter Katie. She plans to take up bowls and is particularly looking forward to having her nails beautifully painted at all times.

Fay Haggarty, cardiology nurse specialist, said: “Yolanda is unique – she is a fabulous nurse and role model. She is known and loved throughout our hospital due to her wonderful warm and effusive personality and super quick wit. Yolanda’s skills and knowledge will be greatly missed, particularly in the cardiology department”.