Candace Johnson
Fort White
Summary
With a proven track record at Lake City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, I excel in delivering compassionate care and implementing quality improvement measures. My expertise in patient education and chronic disease management, coupled with a strong ability to lead and supervise staff, significantly enhances patient outcomes and promotes a safe, healing environment.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Lake City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
LPN
Lake City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2011 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
ResCare
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
LPN
ResCare
09.2011 - 05.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- 2-3 years as Nurse Supervisor
LPN
Lake City Surgery Center
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL08-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12-2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05-2021
LPN - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05-2011
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Lake City, FL05-2005
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Physical assessments
- Staff supervision
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Hospice and palliative care
- Maintaining privacy
- IV setup
- Patient discharge
- Emergency procedures
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency response
- Administering immunizations
- Taking vitals
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Long-term care
- Chronic disease management
- Family education
- Wound care
- HIPAA education
Timeline
RN
Lake City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
ResCare
10.2018 - 05.2021
LPN
ResCare
09.2011 - 05.2021
LPN
Lake City Surgery Center
09.2011 - 11.2012
LPN
Lake City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
LPN - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
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