Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
01.1996 - Current
Candace Nichols
PO Box 369, Boyce, LA,United States
Summary
Enthusiastic and personable neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) with over 40 years of neonatal experience, with 29 years as NNP. Applies advanced knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise for optimal patient outcomes. Possesses excellent communication and teaching skills. Dedicated NNP in promotion of Neonatal Care in Central Louisiana with participation in CMN, Outreach Education, Marketing the NICU, Quality Measures with Vermont Oxford Database and a the Lead NNP for past 25 years.
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital
02.2002 - 02.2004
Neonatal Transport Nurse
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
07.1983 - 01.1996
Neonatal Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
06.1980 - 01.1996
Education
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Neonatology
Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.1990
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA06.1980
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Neonatal Resuscitation/Stabilization
- Advanced Neonatal Skills (ie Intubation, Central line placement, chest tube placement, lumbar puncture, arterial puncture, )
- Extreme Premature infant care
- Neonatal transport
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Community Outreach
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- APRN-NNP
- NPI
- Medicaid Provider ID
- DEA
- LA BOP
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Lead S.T.A.B.L.E Instructor
- National Certification Corporation (NCC) certified NNP
- Registered Nurse, Louisiana
Affiliations
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
- National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NANNP)
- Association of Neonatal Nurses (ANN)
Curriculum Vitae/Continuing Education
2024: AWHONN Neonatal Orientation Education Program (NOEP)
2023: Academy of Neonatal Nursing Advanced Practice Conference
2022:
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2020:
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