Candace Carter
Reno
Summary
Enthusiastic Family Nurse Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge, and experiences that can be effectively utilized for company growth, while demonstrating commitment to the field of nursing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Nevada Medical Center Reno
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.
- Managed triage processes, prioritizing patient needs based on urgency and clinical protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Family Nurse Practitioner
MRG Exams
05.2024 - Current
- Conduct veteran compensation and pension exams
- Obtain personal history, perform physical exams, and diagnose medical conditions
- Order appropriate diagnostic tests based of veteran condition
- Maintain excellent time management skills to stay on task and meet deadlines
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Carrington College
08.2023 - Current
- Provide clinical instruction to nursing students in patient care practices
- Train nursing students on how to work as part of the medical team in hospital
- Grade clinical coursework and provide constructive feedback
- Provide close observation of nursing students during clinical rotation
Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary and Urgent Care
Saint Mary’s Medical Group
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
- Analyze and interpret patient's histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Diagnose and treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- Diagnose and treat acute and sometimes complex medical conditions
- Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
Registered Nurse, Pre-op, circulator, recovery
Eye Surgery Center
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Assess patients prior to surgery, ensuring informed consents are signed and all other paperwork is in order
- Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the surgery
- Create and maintain proper patient documentation/records
- Educate patients and family members on proper post-operative care
Registered Nurse, Pre-op and recovery
Reno Orthopedic Surgery Center
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Assess patients prior to surgery, ensuring informed consents are signed and all other paperwork is in order
- Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the surgery
- Carefully monitor and assess the care of patients in recovery, including heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and respirations
- Manage pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering from injuries or debilitating conditions
- Careful assessment and monitoring of patient progress
- Assist physicians with procedures
- Manage life support equipment
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2022
BSN - undefined
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
ASN - undefined
Carrington College
Reno, NV05.2015
Skills
- Proficient at EPIC EMR
- Proficient at Cerner EMR
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Current BLS certifications
- Current ACLS certifications
Certification
- RN | Nevada State Board of Nursing (RN83562) May 2015- present
- APRN | Nevada State Board of Nursing (861566) Nov 2022- present
- FNP-C | American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (F11220269) Nov 2022-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Nevada Medical Center Reno
12.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
MRG Exams
05.2024 - Current
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Carrington College
08.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary and Urgent Care
Saint Mary’s Medical Group
05.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Pre-op, circulator, recovery
Eye Surgery Center
05.2019 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Pre-op and recovery
Reno Orthopedic Surgery Center
02.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2018
BSN - undefined
Western Governors University
ASN - undefined
Carrington College
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University