Candace Gaultney
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented RN with expertise in care planning and infection control protocols. Proven ability to educate patients and mentor new nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Field Nurse
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
Spring Hill, Florida
04.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
RN Supervisor 3-11
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
Spring Hill, Florida
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices and facility protocols.
- Resolved patient and family concerns by facilitating open communication channels.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
ATA Career College
Spring Hill, FL03-2019
Skills
- Care planning
- Critical thinking
- Electronic health records
- Team communication
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- Time management
- Wound care
- Chronic disease management
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
RN Field Nurse
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
04.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor 3-11
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
08.2018 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
ATA Career College