Candace Sandberg
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at LGH/Penn Medicine, excelling in clinical documentation and leadership. Proven track record in enhancing departmental training and standardizing practices. Skilled in ACLS and PALS, with a commitment to patient care and safety. Passionate about fostering collaborative environments to improve healthcare outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn State Health-Lancaster Medical Center
Lancaster, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Delivered Phase I and Phase II postoperative recovery for pediatric and adult patients.
- Influenced best practices as representative of Perioperative PACU on Clinical Practice Council.
- Engaged actively in shared governance initiatives to promote collaborative decision-making.
Registered Nurse
LGH/Penn Medicine
Lancaster, USA
01.2008 - 12.2022
- Delivered preoperative and postoperative Phase I and II recovery for pediatric and adult patients.
- Served as Competency/Education Chairperson for five years, enhancing departmental training programs.
- Led standardization updates on code carts across all perioperative service departments at LGH/Penn Medicine in 2014.
- Developed pediatric anesthesia discharge instructions for Lancaster General Health covering acute and outpatient surgery areas in 2008.
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
LGH/Penn Medicine
Lancaster, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted concurrent and retrospective reviews of patient charts to ensure accurate health diagnoses.
- Queried physicians when necessary to capture acuity of care precisely.
- Analyzed quality and financial data to support accurate documentation and billing.
- Coordinated efforts to enhance the accuracy of health records.
- Monitored chart reviews to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Patient Representative
LGH
Lancaster, USA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Facilitated autonomous engagement with discharged patients in compliance with Risk Management framework via medical and customer service calls to address care and concerns regarding hospital experiences
OB/Gynecology Nurse
LGH Women and Babies Hospital
Lancaster, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Delivered clinical care to pregnant, postpartum, and women's health surgical patients within a 12-bed unit.
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Ephrata Hospital
Ephrata, USA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Delivered clinical care to postoperative patients within 14-bed unit
Occupational Health Nurse
Medcor Health Services at RR Donnelley
, USA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Administered workers compensation, FMLA, and disability case management programs.
- Facilitated Hearing Conservation Program and Medical Emergency Response Team training sessions.
- Served as liaison between employees and managers to optimize employee placement for safety.
- Conducted pre-employment physicals and drug testing to ensure compliance.
- Inspected worksites for safety hazards, collaborating with Occupational Health Officer to reduce injuries.
- Functioned independently on second shift for all work-related injuries at Greenfield and Harrisburg Pike plants.
Charge Nurse/Shift Supervisor-Long-term Care
Homestead Village
, USA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Supervised LPNs and CNAs in coordinating care for 50 skilled elderly clients.
- Acted as primary medical support contact for all assisted, apartment, and independent living residents during evening shifts.
Pediatric Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
, USA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Lead nurse for 6-bed pediatric unit
Education
MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management
Millersville University-Wehrheim School of Nursing
Millersville, PA12-2027
BSN -
Eastern Mennonite University
Lancaster, PA01.2008
RN Diploma -
Lancaster General School of Nursing
Lancaster, PA01.1996
Skills
- ACLS and PALS certification
- Epic and Cerner EHR proficiency
- Clinical documentation
- Leadership skills
- OSHA safety expert
- ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding expertise
Volunteer Experience
- Facilitator, Future Nurses Club-Hempfield High School, 2 years
- Girls on the Run Coach, 3 seasons (2012-2013)
- Volunteer, Off The Streets Ministry, 2022 to present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn State Health-Lancaster Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
LGH/Penn Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
LGH/Penn Medicine
01.2008 - 12.2022
Patient Representative
LGH
01.2005 - 01.2007
OB/Gynecology Nurse
LGH Women and Babies Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Ephrata Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Occupational Health Nurse
Medcor Health Services at RR Donnelley
01.1999 - 01.2002
Charge Nurse/Shift Supervisor-Long-term Care
Homestead Village
01.1997 - 01.1999
Pediatric Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management
Millersville University-Wehrheim School of Nursing
BSN -
Eastern Mennonite University
RN Diploma -
Lancaster General School of Nursing
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