Candace Farrar
4917 Legacy Dr.,NC
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in geriatric patient care. Adept at developing and implementing care plans, managing chronic conditions, and providing compassionate support within interdisciplinary teams. Strong focus on patient outcomes, team collaboration, and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, medication management, and health education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
NC Eldercare
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive geriatric assessments and creating tailored care plans.
- Prevented complications associated with immobility by designing and implementing individualized exercise programs to maintain strength and mobility in elderly patients.
- Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies and regulations and support continuity of care.
- Assessed patient condition, submitted treatment plan and conducted ongoing follow-up of condition.
- Managing approximately 10-20 patients per day, also including calls, faxes, and emails from pharmacy, other providers, patients, and facility administrators.
Case Manager
United Healthcare Group
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
Nurse Educator
Genesis HealthCare
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
Wound Care Clinical Nurse Manager
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse Case Mangaer
CVS/caremark
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.
- Applied critical thinking skills during case reviews to identify potential risks or challenges before they escalated into larger issues.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention for at-risk patients.
Registered Nurse
Duke University
12.2005 - 01.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2004
Skills
- Dementia care
- Clinical management
- Acute care management
- Fall prevention
- Clinical decision making
- Medical interventions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
NC Eldercare
11.2023 - Current
Case Manager
United Healthcare Group
01.2018 - 11.2023
Nurse Educator
Genesis HealthCare
08.2017 - 12.2018
Wound Care Clinical Nurse Manager
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2012 - 07.2017
Nurse Case Mangaer
CVS/caremark
03.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
Duke University
12.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hampton University
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