Candace Piggee
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas State Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health
01.2023 - Current
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Healthcare Personnel
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Direct Support Professional
Easterseals Arkansas
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care IV
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Suctioned tracheostomy as needed.
- Provided tracheostomy care.
CNA
Conway Human Development Center
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2024
Diploma For Practical Nurse - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2009
Associate of Arts -
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR12.2005
Skills
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care
- Home Health Care
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPPA Compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas State Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Healthcare Personnel
03.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care IV
12.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Conway Human Development Center
06.2021 - 10.2022
Direct Support Professional
Easterseals Arkansas
02.2020 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Diploma For Practical Nurse - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associate of Arts -
Pulaski Technical College
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