CANDACE HART
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
VANCOUVER,WA
26
years of professional experience
Ambitious professional with over 25 years of nursing experience who transitioned into an FNP role 9 years ago. Have been working for a multi-modal clinic since my certification. My current position involves clinical time where complex medical patient are optimized prior to elective surgery. This requires strong cardiac knowledge. I also work in the hospital setting caring for postoperative patients and managing medications, interpreting labs and managing any acute needs. I have been proctoring stress tests for 5 years, including nuclear MPI, stress echocardiograms and ETT.
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilize advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
8 Years 4 Months- Strong cardiac knowledge used while performing preoperative risk assessments. This involves reviewing and assessing cardiac history, medications and cardiac test results.
- Preoperative risk assessments worked to optimize patients of varying complexity for low-high risk surgeries.
- Proctor and interpret stress tests, including, nuclear medicine MPI, stress echocardiograms and cardiac exercise stress tests.
- Refer patients back to primary cardiologist as clinically indicated
- Work in collaboration with patient's primary cardiologist and surgeons as indicated
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve treatment protocols and enhance patient safety.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
12 Years 7 Months- Administer medication, use medical equipment, and advise patients.
- Managed care for pre-operative and post-operative patients through discharge.
- Provide patient and family education specific to a variety of surgeries.
- Managed pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring smooth transitions through discharge.
- Work as part of a team with other healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions, and respond to emergencies.
- Conducted hospital-wide study identifying process improvement areas to enhance patient care.
- Developed and implemented nitrous oxide protocol for pediatric emergency room to improve patient comfort.
RN- Aesthetic medicine
7 Years 7 Months- Administered dermal fillers, laser treatments, and injectables in medical spa.
- Collaborated with Dr. Gray MD, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, in medical spa to deliver aesthetic treatments.
- Provided consultations and treatments for men and women seeking aesthetic enhancements to meet individual needs.
- Administered various laser treatments for skin conditions including hyper/hypopigmentation, acne scarring, and surgical scar revisions.
Pediatric Charge Nurse
3 Years 9 Months- Coordinated and supervised unit operations to ensure optimal patient care and staff performance.
- Acted as a role model and resource for patient care.
- Led initiatives to foster team-building and enhance collaborative patient care.
- Facilitated effective communication among staff, physicians, management, and customers to improve care delivery.
- Implemented policies, procedures, and standards effectively.
- Demonstrated self-direction in decision-making.
- Exhibited strong personal accountability in tasks.
Registered Nurse
7 Years 6 Months- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Care for premature and critically ill newborns as part of a team with physicians.
- Educated families on newborn care and safety recommendations to enhance family confidence and promote infant well-being.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Assessed and ordered appropriate lab tests.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of newborns and infants to monitor health status and identify potential issues.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Demonstrated self-direction by making informed decisions in complex situations.
- Exhibited personal accountability by taking responsibility for all assigned tasks.
- Educated patients and families on discharge care to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Monitored acute conditions to promptly identify changes and initiate interventions.
- Diagnosed and treated chronic and acute health issues, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia, to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduated from ISU December 2017 with FNP completion. AANP board certified on 12/14/2017.
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Cardiac care training
ACLS certification
ER experience
Physical examinations
Preventive care
Patient education
Health promotion
Interprofessional collaboration
Patient communication
Clinical leadership
Strong medical ethic
Culturally sensitive
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
04.2018 - CurrentRead More
RN- Aesthetic medicine
Dr. Cynthia Gray MD
09.2005 - 04.2013Read More
Registered Nurse
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
08.2005 - 03.2018Read More
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
04.2004 - 01.2008Read More
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2004Read More
Registered Nurse
Oregon Health and Science University
07.2000 - 01.2008Read More
Clark College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Indiana State University
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Western Governor's University
Master of Science from Nursing
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