rayonda sloan
@rayondasloan
Strategic healthcare and HR operations leader specializing in leave, disability, and regulatory compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic and versatile healthcare and HR operations leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in occupational health, disability and leave management, workplace accommodations, and regulatory compliance.
At Delta Air Lines I led large-scale programs supporting tens of thousands of employees, supervised cross-functional teams, and managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with DOT, FAA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA and workers’ compensation requirements.
I have a clinical nursing background combined with an MBA in Healthcare Management, enabling me to provide direct medical consultation, improve return-to-work and accommodation processes, and oversee accurate payroll and benefits administration.
I am recognized for strong operational judgment, process optimization, and delivering measurable results in high-stakes, highly regulated environments while fostering cross-functional partnerships and talent development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DLManager, Absence Management
Delta Air Lines
Jan 2013 - Present (13 years)
Managed absence and disability programs for 25,000+ flight attendants, leading a team of 14 to ensure SAP processing, payroll accuracy, and compliance with DOT, FAA, ADA, OSHA and FMLA; improved return-to-work and accommodation processes through clinical oversight and policy development.
DLAviation Specialist, Health Nurse
Delta Air Lines
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 (5 years)
Provided telephonic medical consultation and directive care for flight crews and passengers, managed high-profile aviation medical escalations, and coordinated cross-functional responses with HR, Legal, Safety and executive teams.
DLManager, DOT/FAA Testing
Delta Air Lines
Jan 2000 - Jan 2008 (8 years)
Led the corporate DOT/FAA Drug & Alcohol testing program for 50,000+ safety-sensitive employees, managing a team of 15, a $1.5M budget, vendor performance across 117+ locations, and audit reporting to senior leadership.
DLAviation Occupational Nurse
Delta Air Lines
Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years)
Delivered occupational health nursing services including injury care, workers’ compensation management, OSHA recordkeeping, ergonomic evaluations, and emergency triage for aviation staff.
GHTrauma & Surgery Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Jan 1993 - Jan 2000 (7 years)
Led trauma team coordination and provided perioperative nursing support, serving as relief charge nurse and training staff in high-acuity surgical procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program focused on clinical nursing practice and patient care.
CUColumbia Southern University
Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on healthcare management and administrative leadership.
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