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Candace Brooks

Mexia,Tx

Summary

A compassionate and tenacious nurse with over five years of healthcare experience in a variety of health care settings including pediatric care, geriatrics, IDD patients, and leadership in community-based settings. Skilled in problem-solving while providing exceptional care under high-pressure situations. A BSN student with excellent communication skills who is a fast learner and a great team member.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

RN DIRECTOR OF NURSING

CEN-TEX ARC
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Provided ongoing educational training for staff and patients
  • Completed expired annual comprehensive assessments for over 50 individuals in waiver program by 75% within first 3 months
  • Oversaw and managed staff at clinic with primary care and psychiatrist
  • Provided triage nursing duties with precision and efficiency
  • Created care plans to the best of my ability

LVN

CEN-TEX ARC
12.2020 - 06.2023

Provided direct patient care

  • Assisted with carrying at all treatments on a day to day basis for caseload of 20 patients
  • Conduct in-services on new medications, training, etc
  • Distribute and verify medications according to physicians orders

PRIVATE DUTY HOME HEALTH NURSE

Home Health Services
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Administered medications and feedings via G-button
  • G-button care that includes but not limited to cleaning, replacing tube, placement confirmation
  • Provided one on one patient care

LVN CHARGE NURSE

Skilled Care of Mexia
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Observed, assessed, and reported patient conditions and documents in accordance with clinical policies
  • Participates in assigning duties to CNA staff, ensures safe environment, and perform all other duties assigned by supervisor
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and IV fluids per physician's orders for 20+ patients

LVN | Certification

Navarro College
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients under the supervision of licensed nurses
  • Provided compassionate and attentive bedside care to patients, assisting with personal hygiene, comfort measures, and mobility as needed
  • Demonstrated proficiency in performing various nursing skills, such as wound care, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration, through hands-on clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings

Education

Nursing | Associates Degree Nursing -

Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
05.2023

Diploma -

Mexia High School
Mexia, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Community health
  • Geriatric care
  • Health promotion
  • Patient assessments
  • Team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Licensed RN

Timeline

RN DIRECTOR OF NURSING

CEN-TEX ARC
06.2023 - 02.2025

LVN

CEN-TEX ARC
12.2020 - 06.2023

PRIVATE DUTY HOME HEALTH NURSE

Home Health Services
06.2020 - 12.2020

LVN CHARGE NURSE

Skilled Care of Mexia
09.2019 - 06.2020

LVN | Certification

Navarro College
08.2018 - 08.2019

Nursing | Associates Degree Nursing -

Navarro College

Diploma -

Mexia High School
Candace Brooks