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Candace D Couri
Germantown hills,IL
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with 25 years of experience at OSF Healthcare, specializing in neuroscience patient care. Progressed from patient care technician to Neurohospitalist, with expertise developed through various roles, including charge nurse, fostering strong leadership and clinical skills. Committed to continuous process improvement to enhance patient outcomes while promoting teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration as essential components of effective care. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurohospitalist Service Advance Practice Provider
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
09.2015 - Current
- Care for the patients
- Focused on enhancing patient care through clear communication of treatment options and collaborative decision-making with patients and families.
- Professionally and respectfully resolves issues that arise and escalates when appropriate
- Enhanced communication flow among all involved parties. Achieved improved productivity and care coordination through effective management of interactions between staff, interdisciplinary teams, physicians, residents, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, management, patient care services, and logistics.
- Communication skills
- Leads communication for incoming shifts, advising on optimal courses of action to provide best care
- Works with management to support and implement new processes and initiatives
- Coordinated efforts with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and effective patient care management.
- Training/mentoring
- Promoted a supportive work environment through active mentorship of nursing staff.
- Engages staff in learning opportunities through evidence based practice.
- Orients float staff to unit standards and expectations, provides guidance and education to the neuroscience population.
- Advises leadership on quality improvements within the department and hospital.
- Managed coordination of ICU transfers and discharges to optimize patient flow and care continuity.
- Engaged in daily leadership rounds to assess and respond to the needs and concerns of patients and their families.
Registered Nurse - Core Charge Nurse, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Order of St. Francis Hospital
Peoria, IL
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Care for the patients
- Prioritizes patient care by providing best possible care, communicating courses of action with patients and families
Education
Maters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, Illinois05-2015
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, Illinois12-2007
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Illinois Central College
Peoria, Illinois01-2006
Skills
- Approachable demeanor
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Service excellence
- Strategic issue analysis
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of discharge optimization.
Certification
- ENLS certified Current 2024
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, State of Illinois
- License Number F06151346
- Registered Nurse, State of Illinois
- License Number: 041366666
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, American Board of Neuroscience Nursing 2013-Present
- Certificate Number – 00302963
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses 2010
- Certificate Number – 102-147-10
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified, American Heart Association, 2010-Present
Interests
Timeline
Neurohospitalist Service Advance Practice Provider
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse - Core Charge Nurse, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Order of St. Francis Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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Illinois Central College
Maters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Research
- Member of the Research Committee, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 2014-Present
- Research Assistant, Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE), 2012
Presentations
- Nursing Grand Rounds: Topic Stroke, 2024-05-01
- Stroke Summit, 2023-10-01
- OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 14th Annual Research Symposium, 2014-05-01
- Poster Presentation, “Lacunar Stroke: A Salt and Pepper Case Study”, 2014-05-01
Professional Service And Organizations
- Professional Nursing Congress Chair, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 2013-2014
- Leadership and Development Program Participant, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 2014
- Professional Development Program, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 2014
- Team Lead for INI implementing processes in preparation for Magnet survey, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 2013-10-01
- Member, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2013-Present
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Tau Omicron chapter, 2013-Present
- General Professional Member, American Heart Association, 2012-Present
- Member, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 2010-Present
Awards and Recognitions
Nominated Nursing Excellence for innovation 2020, Saint Francis Medical Center, Nursing Excellence Nominee for Empowerment, 2013, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, 2013, Daisy Award Recipient, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, Dean’s List St. Francis College of Nursing, 2007, Dean’s List Illinois Central College, 2005
Accreditations Certifications And Licenses
- ENLS certified, Current, 2024
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, Illinois, F06151346
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 041366666
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, American Board of Neuroscience Nursing, 2013-Present, 00302963
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 2010, 102-147-10
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified, American Heart Association, 2010-Present
Community Related Activities
- Volunteered in “Think First” events at local public schools promoting protection of the brain and spinal cord through safe practices.
- Volunteered in “Community Stroke Education” events at Center for Health, Peoria, IL
- Volunteered in OSF Stroke Fair, educated Healthcare Professionals on interventions to decrease effects of Stroke.
- Volunteered for OSF/INI Stroke Summit
- Volunteer speaker for OSF APP symposium on the topic of Stroke
Personal Information
Title: Neurohospitalist Service Advance Practice Provider
Awards
- Nursing Excellence for innovation, 2020
- Nursing Excellence Nominee for Empowerment, Saint Francis Medical Center, 2013
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, 2013
- Daisy Award Recipient
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- Dean’s List, St. Francis College of Nursing, 2007
- Dean’s List, Illinois Central College, 2005