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Charain Blanchard

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Surgical Transplant PCU

AdventHealth
02.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Nurse Technician, Surgical Transplant PCU

AdventHealth
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Supported postoperative recovery by promptly addressing complications, assessing progress, and adjusting treatments as needed.
  • Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Orchid Cove At Longwood Health And Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.

Assistant Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Trim It, Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Improved financial accuracy by maintaining organized records of all transactions and reconciliations.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
  • Filed invoices with processed checks to maintain orderly accounting filing system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Seminole State College
Sanford, FL
08-2027

Associate of Science - Nursing

Seminole State College
Sanford, FL
08.2024

Associate of Arts - Nursing Pathway

Seminole State College
Sanford, FL
08.2021

Vocational Career Degree - Patient Care Assistant

Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL
04.2019

Technical Certificate - Laboratory Science

Seminole State College
Sanford, FL
08.2021

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Patient assessments

Certification

  • Laboratory Science Technical Certificate
  • State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Advanced Home Health Aide
  • Nursing Aide and Orderly
  • Basic Healthcare Worker
  • Prevention of Medical Errors
  • Domestic Violence Advocacy
  • Assisting with Self-Administration of Medications
  • HIV/AIDS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Surgical Transplant PCU

AdventHealth
02.2025 - Current

Nurse Technician, Surgical Transplant PCU

AdventHealth
10.2022 - 02.2025

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Orchid Cove At Longwood Health And Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 10.2022

Assistant Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Trim It, Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Seminole State College

Associate of Arts - Nursing Pathway

Seminole State College

Vocational Career Degree - Patient Care Assistant

Orange Technical College

Technical Certificate - Laboratory Science

Seminole State College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Seminole State College