Candace Channing
Mckinney,TX
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills, advanced knowledge base of adult/geriatric populations and a passion for providing individualized and personal care for each patient. Additionally, an extensive 28-year history as an RN with 14 years of this in adult intensive care. Compassionate and detail oriented, working well in a team environment or independently, displays a strong work ethic. Focused on improving the well-being of each patient through proper assessments, diagnosis and treatment based on individual histories and concerns. Well-versed in ordering tests and examinations, reading results and selecting appropriate medications. Valid Texas license.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Hormonal Balance and Restoration
01.2024 - Current
- FNP role in a primary care setting seeing primarily adults/geriatrics
- Managing acute and chronic conditions, annual women and male visits, Medicare annuals and follow ups
- Ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostics as well as ordering and managing medications
- Utilizes RXNT HER
- Provides education and individualized care for each patient encounter.
Palliative Care Team
Medical City Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Consulted hospital wide for various adult populations who meet appropriate guidelines for hospice and/or palliative care
- Provides end of life education, discussing goals of care and implementing general in-patient hospice when deemed appropriate
- Works collaboratively with various staff; including hospitalists, case management and nurses as well as patients and their families
- Provides ongoing education on palliative care and hospice to hospital wide staff.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Village Health Partners
05.2023 - 07.2023
- FNP role in a family clinic seeing patients ages 10 and up
- Managed acute and chronic conditions, ordered, and interpreted labs and diagnostics as well as ordering and managing medications for various acute and chronic patient visits
- Provided routine annuals, well checkups, school and sports physicals, biometric visits, well women exams, follow ups as needed and Medicare annuals and follow ups
- Utilized e clinical EHR and provided necessary education and individualized care.
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Silverado Hospice
Addison, TX
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Admitted imminent patients within a hospital setting onto general inpatient hospice, worked collaboratively with other disciplines within hospital setting to provide education, resources and support to families and patients related to end of life care. Provided in-services to hospital staff members on hospice and palliative care, participated in marketing and inter-disciplinary planning meetings in hospice company.
Simulation Instructor
Collin College McKinney
McKinney , TX
02.2013 - 12.2019
- Used high fidelity mannequins and a variety of software to create realistic medical scenarios to college students involved in a variety of medical programs; including, nursing students, EMS students, surgical tech students, respiratory therapy students, medical assistants and dental hydienist student. Worked with nursing professors to debrief students after medical scenarios, provided education and participated in various trauma days to provide real life scenarios for students to learn.
CTE Teacher
Prosper High School
Prosper, TX
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Taught and prepared high school students to become certified nursing assistants. Prepared students to take certification test with in classroom scenarios as well as within a skilled nursing facility. Also taught Health Promotion to students interested in the medical field.
RN Case Manager
Total Patient Care Home Health
Allen, TX
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Worked and traveled to various home settings with adult populations with chronic conditions providing treatment and care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Cross Recruiting Agency
McKinney, TX
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Traveled to several hospitals within Dallas metroplex working in a variety of adult intensive care units.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Acute Resources Agency
Dallas , TX
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Traveled to various hospitals within the Dallas metroplex area providing direct patient care in a variety of critical care settings.
Neuro-Surgical-level 1 Trauma ICU RN
Baylor Medical Center
Dallas , TX
02.1999 - 05.2001
- Worked with level 1 trauma patients, CVVHD patients, post-surgical neurological patients, acted as charge nurse and precepted other new RN hires
Cardiology RN
North Texas Heart Institute
Dallas , TX
01.1998 - 06.1999
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's cardiovascular condition, including physical exam and medical history review. Assisted in managing and testing patients on Coumadin, stress testing and medical management of patient's with chronic cardiac conditions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
05.1996 - 01.1998
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Took care of fresh open heart patients, balloon pumps, post-surgical patients and a variety of patients with critical conditions. Acted as charge nurse.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
05-1996
Undergraduate Nursing - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-1994
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Physical Examinations
- Physical Assessments
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Laboratory Testing
- Preventive Care
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Testing
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Medical Charting
- Quality Improvement
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Histories
- Healthcare Management
- Medication Administration
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Quality Assurance
- Immunization Administration
- Health Promotion
- Treatment Plan Development
- Behavioral Health
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Geriatric Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice Resources
- Written Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Family Education
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Patient Communication
- Clinical Care Standards
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Cultural Competency
- Patient-Centered Care
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Referral Coordination
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Time Management Abilities
- Professionalism
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification
- APRN, FNP-C: active in Texas; 2-6-2023-2-5-2028.
- FNP-C certification number: F02230269
- FNP License number: 1111485
- Active Texas DEA
- Active Texas RN license: 650402, expires 9-2024
Accomplishments
- Maintained 3.76 GPA in rigorous UTA Arlington FNP program
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Hormonal Balance and Restoration
01.2024 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Village Health Partners
05.2023 - 07.2023
Palliative Care Team
Medical City Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Silverado Hospice
08.2019 - 09.2020
CTE Teacher
Prosper High School
01.2018 - 07.2019
Simulation Instructor
Collin College McKinney
02.2013 - 12.2019
RN Case Manager
Total Patient Care Home Health
11.2010 - 02.2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Cross Recruiting Agency
08.2009 - 08.2010
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Acute Resources Agency
01.2001 - 01.2008
Neuro-Surgical-level 1 Trauma ICU RN
Baylor Medical Center
02.1999 - 05.2001
Cardiology RN
North Texas Heart Institute
01.1998 - 06.1999
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
05.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Undergraduate Nursing - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
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