Candacy Bonifacio
Hawthorne,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse with proven track record of success in implementing caregiving strategies in clinical setting through cross-functional collaboration, evaluations, monitoring, health assessments, and healthcare best practices. Adapts quickly to developments/innovation in the healthcare industry. High aptitude in applying a wide array of nursing methodologies while maintaining focus on patient care and delivery of quality practice within a progressive organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with extensive with team of specialists and other healthcare providers for continuous improvements while providing complex patient care such as pre and post operative care related to thoracic, and vascular surgeries.
- Specialized care with hospital certified training for Disease specific patients such as EKOS, Breast Flaps, and all vascular procedure patients.
- Oversaw process of admission, discharging, and transferring of patients.
- Administered PO, G-tube, SQ, IM, and IV medications and performed manual and cycler peritoneal dialysis.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Specialty Rx. Pharmacy
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked with physicians and pharmacists to clarify issues/problems with dosing and/or instructions.
- Trained pharmacy technicians the medication system to improve service efficiency.
- Handled over 100 doctor's calls in a shift for new prescriptions and medication clarifications.
- Partnered with other healthcare professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oakland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
03.2013 - 09.2019
- Oversaw process of admission, discharging, and transferring of patients while performing wound care to 10+ patients daily including burns, pressure ulcers, and wound vacs.
- Executed IV assessments, insertions, and removals for 2-3 patients per shift.
- Administered PO, G-tube, SQ, IM, and IV medications to 47-60 patients every shift.
- Communicated to doctors through SBAR format to support decision making.
- Performed tracheostomy care, suctioning, and replacement of tubing and ventilator filters for 2-7 patients per shift/weekly.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vaccines on the Go
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Administered flu vaccines to over 100 clients per shift.
- Educated clients about adverse reactions and primary prevention.
Education
Master's Degree - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ12.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Felician University
Parsippany, NJ12.2022
Certification - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, NJ11.2011
Bachelor's of Social Sciences - Sociology
University of Guyana
Turkyen, Guyana11.2006
Skills
- Peritoneal dialysis (Manual and cycler)
- Medication and IV administration
- IV certified
- Wound care
- Physical assessments (Head to Toe)
- Tracheostomy care
- Telemetry certified
- Thoracic care (chest tubes)
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- IV Certification
- Unit-based telemetry certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Specialty Rx. Pharmacy
09.2019 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oakland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
03.2013 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vaccines on the Go
01.2011 - 10.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Felician University
Certification - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Bachelor's of Social Sciences - Sociology
University of Guyana
Master's Degree - Nursing
William Paterson University