Chandra Rayford
Margate,FL
Summary
To obtain a challenging position where my nursing, Veteran, and phlebotomy experience can bring strength, solve routine problems without oversight, and provide new learning processes to the clients whom I serve. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided care to veterans in a demanding 12- month residency program that includes both clinical and academic components
- Incorporated nursing skills in Acute care, critical or specialized care precepted clinical rotations, and leadership/site of choice for the final rotation
- Participated in clinical rotation providing practical experience in mental health, ambulatory, Telehealth, and outpatient settings
- Exemplifies direct, hands-on research-based learning and evaluation
- Engaged in five academic or learning activities (such as experiential assignments, and post-clinical conferences) each week.
Healthcare Technician
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Engaged customers and patients by greeting them and helping with PUVA and UVB phototherapy services to dermatology patients - including scheduling, maintaining, prepping for other dermatology procedures, and educating on the phototherapy services
- Resolved customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience
- Modeled and shares customer service practices with all team members and other specialties for Veterans with mental and physical issues
- Maintained, as well as updated Veteran information via progress notes in EMRs and CPRS
- Prepared medical and telecommunications equipment for clinical examinations and treatments
- Systematically segregated reusable items for preparation, reprocessing and sterilization.
Medical Supply Technician
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared and performed inspection, cleaning, sterilization, and routine maintenance of surgical devices
- Utilized aseptic technique and proper wrapping methods to open products and logically arranged packages within the proper weight limit
- Reviewed, and signed all sterilizer recording charts verifying the proper sterilization time, temperature, pressure, humidity, and exposure.
Medical Technician
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked with patient orders, drawing blood by venipuncture in the drawing-room and wards
- Performed both routines and specialized testing in Chemistry, Hematology, and Serology sections in a Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Recorded and maintains Veteran information progress notes in EMRS, educating them on recovery and wellness strategies about recovery
- Proficient in the use of Computers, Microscopes, Analyzers, Centrifuges, Incubators, Balances, and other instruments in the laboratory for testing and analyzing body fluids and other substances to aid in determining the presence or absence of disease or other abnormal conditions
- Performed routine laboratory test procedures and reported results.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
Miami, FL01.2023
A.A.S. Medical Assisting - undefined
Kaplan University
Chicago, IL05.2014
A.A. General Education - undefined
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05.2005
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Phototherapy
- Data Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- High Computer Proficiency
Affiliations
- American Medical Technologist Association
- Westcoast University Alumni Association
Military Service
- United States Army, Active-Duty Service, 03/1991, 10/1997, Honorable Discharge
- National Guard, National Guard Service, 10/1997, 03/01/2005, Honorable Discharge
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Multistate RN License (RN9638967)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Peer Support Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant (2722192)
- Sterile Processing
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan Certificate
Timeline
Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
09.2023 - 09.2024
Healthcare Technician
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
04.2018 - 09.2023
Medical Supply Technician
05.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Technician
09.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
A.A.S. Medical Assisting - undefined
Kaplan University
A.A. General Education - undefined
Central Piedmont Community College
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