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CANDEIS SAMPSON

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dependable registered nurse with over 8 years of experience working as a well-rounded individual skilled in providing nursing care and emotional support to patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to think critically, perform with efficiency and accuracy to assess patients while maintaining a safe environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and handle high-stress situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse GI/MPU

UCLA Health
09.2023 - Current
  • Initiates IV therapy.
  • Functions as an intra-op RN circulator during endoscopy procedures.
  • Assesses and monitors patients receiving and recovering from anesthesia.
  • Collaborates with physicians to provide safe and efficient care for patients.
  • Relief Charge Nurse.
  • Crossed trained as a Tech 1 for EGD/Colonoscopy.
  • Skillfully manages challenging patient situations by using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication skills.

Endoscopy Nurse

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Recovers patient from anesthesia, performs discharge teaching.
  • Performs patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures.
  • Administers sedation medication to patients according to facility protocols.
  • Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Precepts new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions, individual roles, and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Manages shift operations efficiently and effectively as charge nurse.

Pre-Op/GI/Recovery Staff Nurse

Riverside Medical Clinic
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Distributed procedural information to patients.
  • Administered oral and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during GI procedures.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Monitored patient pain levels and administers medication to diminish patient discomfort.
  • Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.

Radiology Nurse

Riverside Medical Clinic
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Inserted and managed IV lines and port-a-caths.

Staff Nurse

Cardiac Short Stay
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
  • Monitored patients' status by interpreting EKG's.
  • Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
  • Supported patients through recovery from cardiac procedures.
  • Coordinated care with clinical staff to prepare treatment, carried out interventions, and enhanced continuum of care.
  • Trained new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.2016

Skills

  • Effectively uses closed-loop communication
  • Proficient IV skills
  • Desire to learn
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Professional bedside manner

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License - #95194387 exp: June, 2027
  • ACLS Expires 9/31/2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse GI/MPU

UCLA Health
09.2023 - Current

Endoscopy Nurse

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2023

Pre-Op/GI/Recovery Staff Nurse

Riverside Medical Clinic
09.2020 - 05.2021

Radiology Nurse

Riverside Medical Clinic
09.2019 - 09.2020

Staff Nurse

Cardiac Short Stay
03.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Birmingham

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