Candace Corrigan - Lynch
Glen Mills,PA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and preventive measures.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, identifying changes that required immediate intervention.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care across multiple departments, adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, effectively communicating critical information to medical teams.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
Travel Nurse
Geisinger
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in icu critical care units.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using AIDET technique.
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2020
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PAAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2020
Diploma - General Studies
Ridley High School
Folsom, PA06.2002
Skills
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Sedation Management
- Central Venous Lines
- Electronic Document Management System
- Medication Administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Cardiac monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Patient Assessment
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Geisinger
06.2023 - 11.2024
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Diploma - General Studies
Ridley High School