Chandra Cravens, RN
Paris
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support. Great at team work!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Oncology
Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Center
03.2025 - Current
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in oncology nursing and chemotherapy administration.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare providers by communicating pertinent information about patients'' conditions and treatment progress clearly and concisely.
- Assessed patient needs prior to infusions, allowing for appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration, vital signs, and infusion reactions, contributing to quality patient care.
- Reduced infusion complications by closely monitoring patients throughout treatment sessions and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Horizon Health
01.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Paris Health & Rehab
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paris Health & Rehab
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
CNA
Horizon Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Department Of Defence
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisting with pap smears, vasectomy, sebaceous cyst removal, wound cleaning, suture removal
- Daily EKG's and Vital Signs
- Wound cleaning
- Conducting throat swabs
- Educating new employees on the machines to run samples
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Olney, IL05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Olney, IL05.2022
Skills
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
Accomplishments
- Army Public Health Nursing award/medal for COVID work
- Civilian Service Achievement Medal- from the Department of Army
References
- Dr Claudia Martial, BSN, MSN, FNP-BC contact: zipporia1@msn.com (703)919-6210
- Ronald Doria-MD Contact: (801)735-1290
- Ben Sullivan-RN (217)254-0206
- Bre Astrosky (217)251-9262
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Oncology
Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Horizon Health
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Paris Health & Rehab
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paris Health & Rehab
10.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health
06.2022 - 05.2023
CNA
Horizon Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
CNA
Department Of Defence
05.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Licensed Practical Nurse
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
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