CANDACE TIGNER
Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice
Blue Springs,MO
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 10 years of clinical experience in direct patient care, home health, care coordination, and nursing management. Effectively managed complex patient needs, prioritized competing demands, and coordinated multidisciplinary care to ensure high-quality outcomes. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills enhance collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Work History
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Developed and modified patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to identify client needs and prioritize goals for care.
- Performed direct patient care in home setting, providing wound and ostomy care, PICC line care, chronic care, and medication education to enhance patient health.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary professionals about patient needs, medication changes, and care progress to ensure coordinated support.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
Registered Nurse- Infusion
1 Year 7 Months- Provided skilled home infusion nursing services, including administration of IV antibiotics and other prescribed infusion medications in patients’ homes.
- Assessed patients before, during, and after infusion therapy and monitored for adverse reactions, complications, and changes in clinical condition.
- Performed central line/PICC care and maintained appropriate infection-control and sterile techniques during infusion therapy.
- Executed central line/PICC care while maintaining infection-control and sterile techniques to promote patient safety during infusion therapy.
- Delivered comprehensive patient and caregiver education on safe administration of IV antibiotics and infusion therapy to ensure successful discharge home.
- Taught patients and caregivers proper infusion techniques, medication administration, line care, infection prevention, troubleshooting, and when to seek medical assistance.
- Informed patients about expected costs of IV antibiotic therapy, insurance coverage, and financial responsibilities to facilitate informed treatment acceptance.
- Completed timely and accurate clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, patient education, medication administration, and response to treatment.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
2 Years 5 Months- Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for a team of up to 15 nurses and therapists.
- Reviewed clinical performance, identified opportunities for improvement, and collaborated with department leadership to enhance patient care and address operational concerns.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders and healthcare professionals to resolve complex clinical issues and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitor clinical practice and documentation to promote adherence to organizational standards, policies, and patient-care requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary leaders and healthcare professionals to resolve complex clinical issues, enhancing patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Provide guidance and clinical support to staff regarding patient assessment, care planning, medication management, and changes in patient condition.
- Manage multiple clinical and operational priorities while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, strengthen staff performance, and optimize service delivery.
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Developed and modified patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to identify client needs and prioritize goals for care.
- Performed direct patient care in home setting, providing wound and ostomy care, PICC line care, chronic care, and medication education to enhance patient health.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary professionals about patient needs, medication changes, and care progress to ensure coordinated support.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
Register Nurse II-Float Pool
3 Years 7 Months- Assisted in staffing two hospitals and various units to fill the staffing needs.
- Responsible for performing patient care, delegating patient care tasks, and supervision of other patient care staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Nursing Assistant- Tier III Float Pool
1 Year 2 Months- Assessed patient needs, delivered high-quality care, and coordinated ongoing support within hospital facility.
- Monitored call lights, responded promptly, and assisted with patient comfort and safety.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by managed assistance for personal tasks including dressing and walking.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to licensed nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate electronic health record documentation of patient information and care activities to support continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support under nursing supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associates - Applied Science, Nursing
Skills
Quality improvement in healthcare
Chronic disease management
Infection control
Medication management
Nursing Leadership
Patient & Caregiver Education
Patient Assessment
Comprehensive care planning
Infusion Therapy
IV Antibiotic Administration
Care Coordination
Clinical Documentation
Staff Performance Evaluation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Certification
Registered Nurse License # 2017042065, State of Missouri, Basic Life Support
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse | Care Management | Nursing Leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse- Infusion
Saint Luke's Advanced Care Pharmacy
09.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice
04.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice
12.2018 - 04.2021Read More
Nursing Assistant- Tier III Float Pool
Saint Luke's Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2016Read More
Register Nurse II-Float Pool
Saint Luke's Advanced Care Pharmacy
05.2015 - 12.2018Read More
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Associates from Applied Science, Nursing
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University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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