Candi Foust
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record of excellence in patient care and leadership, notably at Halifax. Skilled in medication and IV administration, alongside demonstrating strong clinical judgment and a professional bedside manner. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and outcomes through effective staff supervision and emergency response protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Halifax
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Travel Registered Nurse
Titan Medical Group
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
Registered Nurse Manager
Colonial Management Group LP
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Elevated the quality of patient care through continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes while reducing costs.
- Successfully managed crisis situations through rapid assessment, decisive action, and expert coordination of emergency response efforts.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Largo Medical Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care
03.2011 - 11.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Emergency response
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Halifax
08.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - 08.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Titan Medical Group
12.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Manager
Colonial Management Group LP
05.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Largo Medical Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care
03.2011 - 11.2014
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern University
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