Chandler Caldwell
Nashville
Summary
Upbeat, and adaptable, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Equipped with foundational knowledge in multiple inpatient and outpatient clinical fields and proficient in suturing and clinical knowledge. Committed to making a significant impact on patients through advocating for them, continuing to grow clinical knowledge, and collaborating with my peers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical PA Student
Trevecca Nazarene University
08.2024 - Current
- Completed clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings including internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, general surgery, ENT, women's health and psychiatry.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic workups under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive and patient-centered care.
- Gained proficiency in interpreting lab results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tools to assist in formulating differential diagnoses.
- Assisted in performing medical procedures such as venipuncture, suturing, wound care, and other hands-on skills.
- Participated in patient education and counseling, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and improving health outcomes.
- Developed strong communication skills by interacting with patients, families, and healthcare providers in a variety of settings.
Medical Assistant
The Hearts And Hands Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2023
- This clinic exclusively took patients in the Medicaid coverage gap
- Triaged patients, screened patients for depression and anxiety, collected blood samples via venipuncture, tested patients' A1C levels via finger stick, and collected vitals
- Took phone calls and scheduled patients for further encounters
Medical Receptionist
North Atlanta Dermatology
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated patient check-in and payments for billing
- Updated patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current with appropriate medical forms
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies
Tutor
Tennessee Technological University
08.2021 - 12.2021
- TTU's athletic department provided free tutoring services to all athletes. Being an athlete myself, I was selected to tutor my fellow athletes in general biology I and II, general chemistry I, anatomy and physiology I and II, microbiology, cellular biology, algebra based physics I and II, and Spanish I, II, III, and IV.
CNA
The Crossings at Webb Bridge
05.2021 - 08.2021
- In this memory care facility, I worked among nurses and medical technicians, assisting residents in ADLs, helped with meals, and cleaning
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee Technological University Student Health
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepped patients for vaccinations and viral swabbing
- Collected and analyzed urine samples
- Checked patients and triaged them before their encounters with providers
- Aided in COVID-19 contact tracing and prepped athletic teams for COVID-19 testing
Temperature Screener
North Atlanta Dermatology
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Screened patients upon entry to the clinic with a COVID exposure questionnaire
- Took patient temporal temperatures
Shadowing Student
Resurgens Orthopedics
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Observed Dr. Yvonne Satterwhite in an orthopedic clinic
- Watched clinical encounters on addressing patients, performing physical exams, reading diagnostic imaging, utilizing the EMR, and developing care plans
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08-2025
Master of Public Health -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2023
Bachelor of Biology (Health Sciences) - Minor in Spanish
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12-2021
Skills
- Suturing (simple, buried, vertical mattress, horizontal mattress, deep dermal), staple placement, and suture removal
- Incision and drainage
- Genital and DRE exams
- X-ray, MRI, and CT interpretation
- Venipuncture and IV placement
- Vaccinations (IM, SQ, and dermal) and digital blocks
- Urinary catheter placement
- Pericentesis
- Central and femoral line placement
- Bronchoscopy
- Exposure and utilization to a multitude of EMR services
- Patient education and medical decision making
- Exposure to medical translating services
- Collaborative, adaptability, quick learner, positive attitude, attention to detail, and efficient time management
Certification
- PA-C (August 2025)
- CNA (July 2019)
Timeline
Clinical PA Student
Trevecca Nazarene University
08.2024 - Current
Medical Receptionist
North Atlanta Dermatology
05.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
The Hearts And Hands Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2023
Tutor
Tennessee Technological University
08.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
The Crossings at Webb Bridge
05.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee Technological University Student Health
10.2020 - 05.2021
Temperature Screener
North Atlanta Dermatology
07.2020 - 01.2021
Shadowing Student
Resurgens Orthopedics
01.2018 - 04.2018
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Public Health -
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Biology (Health Sciences) - Minor in Spanish
Tennessee Technological University
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