Candace Pierce
Holiday,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CN II
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications, vaccinations, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed physical examinations on newborns under the supervision of a physician.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and made necessary adjustments.
- Ensured adherence to established policies, procedures, protocols, laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing.
- Maintained accurate patient records according to hospital standards for documentation and reporting purposes.
- Initiated appropriate emergency measures based on assessment findings in life-threatening situations.
- Monitored changes in infant's status and alerted physicians or other healthcare personnel when needed.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each neonatal patient based on their specific needs.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Counseled parents on proper infant care techniques and provided emotional support.
Staff RN, NICU
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill newborns in the NICU, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, laboratory values and other parameters for patients in the NICU.
- Utilized advanced equipment such as ventilators, phototherapy lights and apnea monitors to provide high quality care to neonates in the NICU.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals in order to ensure optimal outcomes for neonatal patients.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs and conditions.
- Educated families about proper newborn care techniques and provided emotional support during difficult times.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Staff RN
Forrest City Medical Center
Forrest City, AR
12.2015 - 09.2018
- Assisted in the delivery room during labor and delivery processes as requested by obstetricians and gynecologists.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Provided medical care to newborns, including physical examinations and assessments.
- Assessed vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Administered medications and vaccinations according to physician orders.
- Performed heel sticks for glucose testing and administered intravenous fluids.
- Performed routine laboratory tests on newborns to screen for genetic disorders or metabolic diseases.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in the development of individualized treatment plans for each infant patient.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving newborns by providing advanced life support measures as needed.
- Counseled families on issues related to parenting a newborn, including sleep habits and breastfeeding techniques.
RN
Children's Medical Group
Madison, MS
10.2005 - 12.2015
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments for follow up visits or referring patients to specialists.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient treatment plans based on clinical data collected during phone assessments.
- Documented all conversations in electronic medical records system according to established procedures and standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of disease processes, medications, treatments, and management plans for various conditions.
- Reviewed laboratory test results with patients over the phone in order to explain findings clearly and accurately.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Staff RN
Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital
Jackson, MS
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Performed daily assessment of patient's vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintained a safe environment by complying with standards, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Identified changes in patient condition or behavior; reported any significant findings to physician promptly.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on the patient's physical, psychological and social needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plan of care accordingly.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary for life threatening situations.
- Adhered to safety protocols such as fall prevention strategies, universal precautions and isolation procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Prepared medical equipment to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College, School of Nursing
Jackson, MS05-2004
Skills
- Comprehensive assessments
- IV insertion
- Ventilator Management
- Central line management
- Enteral nutrition management
- Infant led feeding
- Breastfeeding education
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emotional Support to family members
- Teamwork collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Spirit of Nursing Award
- Daisy Team Award
Certification
- RN 9596651 - expires 04/30/2025
- NRP - expires 01/31/2026
- STABLE - expires 08/31/2025
Timeline
CN II
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Staff RN, NICU
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2022
Staff RN
Forrest City Medical Center
12.2015 - 09.2018
RN
Children's Medical Group
10.2005 - 12.2015
Staff RN
Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College, School of Nursing
- RN 9596651 - expires 04/30/2025
- NRP - expires 01/31/2026
- STABLE - expires 08/31/2025
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