Wanda Irons-Traylor
Archer
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 15 years and Certified Medical Assistant with 10 years of experience in hospital and clinical settings. Skilled in documentation of vital statistics and health metrics, as well as providing compassionate support and companionship to patients. Experienced in classroom settings, offering teacher assistance and monitoring students. Strong security skills, including weapon usage and defense tactics.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Kathy’s Classic Care
Archer
10.2020 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Communicated effectively with residents to understand their needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas.
Student Services Paraprofessional
SBAC, Newberry High School
Newberry
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported students with special needs during lessons and assessments.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Proctor Instuctor for Online students
Food Service Worker II
SBAC, Archer Elementary School
Archer
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines for students and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in serving meals during breakfast and lunch periods efficiently.
Substitute Teacher
School Board Of Alachua County
Gainesville
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Managed classroom activities and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Implemented lesson plans and adapted materials for diverse student needs.
- Supervised student behavior and ensured compliance with school policies.
Health Service Medical Tech
SBAC; Fearnside Headstart Program
Gainesville
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Conducted routine health screenings for children in early education programs.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Assisted in developing health education materials for parents and staff.
- Executed daily safety assessments to maintain compliance with safety standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Suwannee Medical Personnel
Gainesville
04.1996 - 07.2009
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately and timely.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians and nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Nurse Technician III
HCA NF Medical Center
Gainesville
04.2007 - 11.2008
- Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Maintained clean and organized patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to check on patients' comfort level.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Ensured all patient information was kept confidential according to HIPAA regulations.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Completed daily patient charting on computer.
Security Officer/Clerk
Alachua County Juvenile Assessment Center
Gainesville
10.1998 - 05.2005
- Monitored facility access to ensure safety and security protocols were followed.
- Conducted regular patrols of premises to detect and deter potential security issues.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to address incidents involving juveniles and staff.
- Provided support during assessments, ensuring a safe environment for evaluations.
- Engaged with staff and juveniles to foster a secure and respectful atmosphere.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Police Service Technician
University Of Florida Police Department
Gainesville
05.2001 - 02.2002
- Monitored campus security systems to ensure safety and proper functioning.
- Monitored traffic flow in order to ensure safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles at intersections.
- Issued parking tickets in accordance with city ordinances or state laws.
- Assisted officers with incident reports and documentation management.
- Provided technical support for communication equipment and devices.
- Provided administrative support to the department, including responding to requests from members of the public.
Human Service Worker II
HRS Seguin Unit/ Forensic
Gainesville
11.2000 - 05.2001
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in living areas and common spaces.
- Assisted residents with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to address resident needs effectively.
- Documented resident interactions and incidents as required for safety protocols.
- Conducted routine safety checks to ensure safe working environment.
- Provided a safe and secured environment for staff
- Monitored confined Mental health residence
Correctional Officer
Gainesville Correctional Work Camp
Gainesville
06.1998 - 11.2000
- Monitored inmate activities and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted search procedures for contraband and maintained security protocols.
- Assisted in managing inmate behavior through conflict resolution techniques.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
Correctional Officer
DOC Levy Forestry Work Camp
Bronson
04.1996 - 08.1998
- Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted search procedures for contraband and maintained security protocols.
- Managed inmate behavior using conflict resolution techniques to promote a safe environment.
- Care Custody and Control of Female Inmates
- Supervised work squad activities to ensure adherence to safety regulations and operational standards.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Phlebotomy
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL 04.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Medical Assistant Training
Helping Hands Training Center
Jacksonville , FL 10.2024 - 10.2024
Associate of Science - Allied Health/Medical Assistant
City College
Gainesville , FL 03.2007 - 07.2010
Certificate Of Completion - Cosmetology
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL 07.2003 - 06.2005
Certified Corrections Officer - Correction Officer Academy
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL 09.1995 - 01.1996
General Education Degree
Gainesville , FLNewberry High School
Newberry , FLCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL 08.1988 - 06.1989
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Indirect patient care
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Medication management
- Feeding support
- Toileting assistance
- Daily living support
- Compassionate care
- Fall prevention
- Personal errands assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Client transportation
- Light housekeeping
- Medical records management
- Record management
- Medical office administration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Relationship management
- Observational skills
- Patient awareness
- Dependable and responsible
- First aid and CPR
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Personal errands assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Medical Assistant Training
Helping Hands Training Center
10.2024 - 10.2024
Certificate Of Completion - Phlebotomy
Santa Fe College
04.2024 - 11.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Kathy’s Classic Care
10.2020 - 01.2025
Student Services Paraprofessional
SBAC, Newberry High School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Food Service Worker II
SBAC, Archer Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher
School Board Of Alachua County
08.2013 - 06.2016
Health Service Medical Tech
SBAC; Fearnside Headstart Program
08.2009 - 03.2011
Nurse Technician III
HCA NF Medical Center
04.2007 - 11.2008
Associate of Science - Allied Health/Medical Assistant
City College
03.2007 - 07.2010
Certificate Of Completion - Cosmetology
College of Central Florida
07.2003 - 06.2005
Police Service Technician
University Of Florida Police Department
05.2001 - 02.2002
Human Service Worker II
HRS Seguin Unit/ Forensic
11.2000 - 05.2001
Security Officer/Clerk
Alachua County Juvenile Assessment Center
10.1998 - 05.2005
Correctional Officer
Gainesville Correctional Work Camp
06.1998 - 11.2000
Certified Nursing Assistant
Suwannee Medical Personnel
04.1996 - 07.2009
Correctional Officer
DOC Levy Forestry Work Camp
04.1996 - 08.1998
Certified Corrections Officer - Correction Officer Academy
Florida Gateway College
09.1995 - 01.1996
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Santa Fe College
08.1988 - 06.1989
General Education Degree
Newberry High School