Candace Gibbons
Manchester,NH
Summary
Dedicated RN experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Pleasant View Center
Concord, NH
09.2025 - Current
- Roles include supervising the house, admissions, monitoring staff, ensuring policies are followed, educating, direct patient care, and other jobs as assigned
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and safety regulations.
- Managed daily staffing schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet patient needs effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Process improvement to close existing gaps to be in compliance with state regulations.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Emergency Department
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Obtained conscious sedation training, as well as PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Travel Registered Nurse
Amergis Healthcare (formerly Known as Maxim Healthcare)
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assignments in progressive care, float nurse, ER, and skilled/long term environments.
- Adapted quickly to new environments while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Worked flexible hours as assigned.
Clinical Instructor
Simmons College
Boston, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Fall Semester.
- Supervised students when administering medications and performing procedures to maintain patient safety.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Mentored students in professional development, fostering confidence in clinical settings.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Clinical Nurse II: Med-Surg/Telemetry
Beth Israel Lahey Health
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Unit saw peritoneal dialysis, hepatorenal and hemology patients, non-ventilated COVID patients, telemetry and more.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and optimize care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Concord, NH
2019 - 2020
- Hospital saw subacute patients with the goal to rehabilitate them for discharge home.
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in rehabilitation techniques.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
RN II: Med-Surg/Oncology/Telemetry
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Night shift position: 6-7 patients
- Unit saw hemology patients, general med-surg/telemetry, DKA, and frequently ETOH withdraw
- Administered medication and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
RN II: Cardiology/Telemetry/Med-Surg
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
Nashua, NH
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Unit saw cardiology patients and general med-surg/telemetry. Sometimes would flex to ICU.
- Learned cardiac drips and IV placement.
- Saw various rhythms and learned protocols for them.
- Closely monitored patients, catching situations early, to promote best patient outcomes.
Nursing Supervisor
Kindred Greenbriar
Nashua, NH
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Supervised house staff and did admissions.
- Very often was the direct floor nurse due to short-staffing.
Staff Nurse II: Med-Surg/Telemetry
UVM Medical Center
Burlington, VT
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Dayshift position, but did flexible hours as assigned, including weekends and holidays.
- Med-surg/telemetry. Unit saw a vast variety of patients.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Ambler’s (PCP) Office
Plattsburgh, NY
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Increased overall efficiency in the outpatient setting by effectively triaging patients based on severity of presenting symptoms.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests or minor procedures as needed for proper diagnosis or treatment planning purposes.
- Responded to patient needs over the phone or through the EMR.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Manchester Community College
03-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Psychology
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY12-2013
Bachelor of Science -
Manchester Community College
03-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Comfortable with peritoneal dialysis
- Can place IVs, access ports, and perform phlebotomy
- Competent in heart rhythms
- Comfortable with chest tubes, drains, trachs
- Competent with bedside equipment such as home CPAPs/BIPAPs, interrogation of pacemakers
- Comfortable with a wide variety of medications
- Patient assessments
Certification
- BLS expires 2027
- PALS expires 2027
- ACLS expired 2025
- TNCC expires 2029
- ENPC expires 2029
- NH (compact): 073341-21 expires 2027-12
- MA: RN2319797 expires 2026-12
- VT: 026.0106649: inactive as individual license; valid through the compact license
- NY: 680991: inactive
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Pleasant View Center
09.2025 - Current
Emergency Department
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Amergis Healthcare (formerly Known as Maxim Healthcare)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Instructor
Simmons College
09.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Nurse II: Med-Surg/Telemetry
Beth Israel Lahey Health
01.2020 - 01.2023
RN II: Med-Surg/Oncology/Telemetry
Concord Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN II: Cardiology/Telemetry/Med-Surg
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Nursing Supervisor
Kindred Greenbriar
01.2016 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse II: Med-Surg/Telemetry
UVM Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Dr. Ambler’s (PCP) Office
01.2014 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2019 - 2020
Bachelor of Science -
Manchester Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Psychology
SUNY Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Science -
Manchester Community College