LaKerria Rayford

LaKerria Rayford is a Licensed Practical Nurse with a multistate compact license, enabling practice across 41 states, and a healthcare administration professional specializing in leadership. I have successfully transitioned from direct patient care into healthcare operations, combining clinical expertise with administrative strategy.

Her career includes leading diabetes education teams, coordinating chronic care programs, managing specialty pharmacy and prior authorization processes, and supporting operational transitions. I am skilled in compliance oversight, workflow redesign, and patient-centered coaching, with a proven ability to balance clinical accuracy and organizational efficiency.

Currently completing a Bachelor of Healthcare Administration (Leadership specialization, Honors Pathway), I brings strong academic grounding in strategic leadership and healthcare systems management. I am passionate about advancing remote and hybrid care models, with a focus on accessibility, quality improvement, and family-centered healthcare delivery.

Associate- LPN 2009

Bachelor- Capella University HCA specialization in Leadership September 2026