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LAVANDA DUCKWILDER

Big Man Delivery
Washington,DC
20
years of professional experience

Patient safety associate with training in phlebotomy and medical assisting. Handle confidential documents and support clinical operations through organized coordination. Provide clear communication with nursing teams to support patient monitoring, fall prevention, and timely interventions.

Work History

Patient Safety Associate

Crothall at INOVA Fairfax | Fairfax, VA | 04.2026
  • Closely observe assigned patients, either in person or through video monitoring
  • Notified staff promptly of any changes in patient behavior or condition to facilitate timely intervention
  • Assisted in preventing patient falls by monitoring their movements closely, wandering, self-harm, and the removal of medical equipment
  • Redirected patients with calm communication to ensure their comfort and safety and communicate with them respectfully
  • Supported basic non-clinical needs and documented observations to inform nursing team decisions
  • Ensured patient privacy by adhering to confidentiality protocols in all interactions and confidentiality

Executive Assistant

13 Years 9 Months
Big Man Delivery | College Park, MD | 01.2013 - Current
  • Coordinated executive calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel to optimize daily operations.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executives and senior managers, ensuring timely financial accuracy.
  • Prepare, store, and distribute sensitive documents while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Facilitated communication and coordination among departments to enhance collaboration.

Configuration Management Specialist

1 Year 8 Months
Salient Federal Solutions | Fairfax, VA | 02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Streamlined change management processes, enhancing system stability and reducing downtime.
  • Coordinated application migrations, ensuring seamless execution of change requests.
  • Developed a database-driven process to prioritize, assign, and track government tasks from initiation to completion.
  • Provided ITIL training and support to team members.

Configuration Management Specialist

1 Year 5 Months
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) | Lanham, MD | 11.2009 - 04.2011
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to embed configuration management practices into daily operations, ensuring consistency and alignment.
  • Streamlined review, categorization, approval, and tracking of system changes to enhance accuracy and compliance.
  • Updated configuration documentation to facilitate issue resolution and expedite system recovery.

Consultant

2 Years 10 Months
Booz Allen Hamilton | McLean, VA | 01.2007 - 11.2009
  • Ensured security and operational integrity for five consolidated server rooms for the Department of the Army.
  • Monitored server-rack modifications via Change Control Board; updated templates in alignment with ITIL practices.
  • Developed a database to track laptops and external Common Access Cards for the NAVSEA Financial Management Office.
  • Facilitated communication between NAVSEA help desk and Financial Management Office.

Education

- Medical Assistant Training

University of The District of Columbia | Washington, DC | 01-2022

Certification - Phlebotomy

University of The District of Columbia | Washington, DC | 11-2015

High School Diploma

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School | Washington, DC | 06-1994

Additional coursework in Biology and Physical Sciences: George Washington University & University of the District of Columbia

Skills

Patient monitoring
Safety reporting
Change management
Document control
Project coordination
Expense processing

Timeline

Patient Safety Associate

Crothall at INOVA Fairfax
04.2026 Read More

Executive Assistant

Big Man Delivery
01.2013 - CurrentRead More

Configuration Management Specialist

Salient Federal Solutions
02.2012 - 10.2013Read More

Configuration Management Specialist

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
11.2009 - 04.2011Read More

Consultant

Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2007 - 11.2009Read More

University of The District of Columbia

from Medical Assistant Training
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University of The District of Columbia

Certification from Phlebotomy
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Benjamin Banneker Academic High School

High School Diploma
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LAVANDA DUCKWILDER