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Candice Carbone

Wallingford,PA

Summary

Experienced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in clinical practice and academic instruction. Three years of educational expertise as a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, where I developed curriculum content and engaged in comprehensive mentorship of graduate nursing students transitioning into their advanced clinical practice roles. Seeking to leverage my skill set to contribute to the advancement of nurse practitioner education and women's healthcare services.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Perinatal Evaluation Treatment Unit

Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Renowned for over 5000 deliveries annually
  • Provided exemplary direct patient care in a high-pressure emergency setting
  • Served as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, partnering with nursing staff, residents, midwives, and attending physicians to deliver cohesive patient management
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations and managed the diagnosis and treatment of obstetric patients presenting with a range of conditions including preterm labor, preeclampsia, trauma, abruptions, premature rupture of membranes, and normal labor
  • Played a crucial role in patient education focusing on prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care
  • Performed critical transabdominal ultrasounds for amniotic fluid index measurements and assessment of fetal positioning
  • Drove initiatives to achieve outstanding patient care outcomes through active involvement in research, teaching, and leadership within the healthcare organization
  • Renowned for over 5000 deliveries annually

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner – Parent Baby Unit

Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
11.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Renowned for handling over 5000 deliveries annually
  • Deliver high-quality direct patient care services on a bustling postpartum unit
  • Work in close collaboration with physicians to provide comprehensive postnatal care to patients following vaginal and cesarean births
  • Integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team; adept at conducting thorough physical examinations, accurately documenting patient data, and managing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Prescribe effective treatment plans, including medications and interventions, tailored to meet the unique needs of postpartum patients
  • Champion patient education initiatives, ensuring that new mothers receive the information and resources necessary for safe and healthy recoveries
  • Implemented quality improvement projects aimed at reducing length of stay, improving patient satisfaction scores, and optimizing resource utilization within the unit
  • Contribute significantly to the hospital's mission of delivering exceptional patient care by actively engaging in research activities, educational programs, and organizational leadership roles
  • Provide empathetic support and guidance to families during the critical transition period after childbirth
  • Renowned for handling over 5000 deliveries annually

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner - Obstetric Triage Unit

Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
08.2014 - 08.2023
  • Delivered direct patient care services within an obstetrics triage unit characterized by high acuity emergencies
  • Collaborated seamlessly with the multidisciplinary team including nurses, residents, and attending physicians to ensure superior quality of care
  • Evaluated and treated a variety of obstetric conditions such as miscarriage, preterm labor complications from gestational diabetes or asthma exacerbations, substance abuse issues, preeclampsia, trauma-related concerns, abruption cases, premature rupture of membranes along with postpartum challenges
  • Established OB triage protocols that improved patient outcomes and efficiency of triage unit
  • Educated patients extensively regarding prenatal care, childbirth processes, plus postpartum maintenance
  • Skilfully performed transabdominal ultrasounds for amniotic fluid index assessments, biophysical profiles and fetal positioning

Lecturer – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Midwifery Programs

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
07.2017 - 08.2020
  • Orchestrated the design and delivery of lectures for graduate students in-person and via virtual platforms, focusing on essential topics within the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Midwifery programs
  • Employed diverse teaching methodologies to enhance learning experiences, including multimedia tools, interactive sessions, and formative assessments
  • Conducted specialized workshops aimed at honing advanced clinical skills while promoting leadership qualities necessary for seamless transition into professional roles as Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioners
  • Assisted in the adaptation process for online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continuity and quality of education
  • Created dynamic clinical case studies to supplement theoretical instruction with practical insight into women's healthcare scenarios
  • Continuously updated curricula based on current evidence-based practices, integrating cutting-edge research findings into course material
  • Provided targeted academic advising to MSN students covering course selection, professional development opportunities, and career planning support
  • Actively collaborated with faculty members on course committees to monitor student performance and drive curricular improvements
  • Forged partnerships with leading figures in women’s healthcare to ensure educational content remained relevant, current, and informed by industry advancements

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Jefferson Women’s Medical Specialties
Philadelphia, PA
05.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided comprehensive patient care with a focus on the primary health care needs of women from adolescence through post-menopause
  • Promoted women's health through preventive well-woman care and family planning services which included IUD and Nexplanon insertions
  • Ensured comprehensive prenatal and postpartum management

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Christiana Care Health Services
Newark, DE
05.2010 - 01.2013
  • Dual role as WHNP in obstetrics and gynecologic triage unit characterized by high acuity emergencies as well as in the outpatient office setting providing comprehensive patient care of women from adolescence through post-menopause
  • Promoted women's health through preventive well-woman care and family planning services which included IUD and Nexplanon insertions
  • Performed pelvic and transabdominal ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy, viability, miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies
  • Contributed meaningfully toward Centering Pregnancy programs serving dually as a provider as well as a childbirth educator
  • Ensured comprehensive prenatal and postpartum management
  • Delivered direct patient care services within and collaborated seamlessly with the multidisciplinary team including nurses, residents, and attending physicians to ensure superior quality of care

Labor & Delivery RN BSN

Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Assisted patients throughout antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum stages
  • Provided intensive support during cesarean sections and tubal ligation operations
  • Engaged actively in neonatal resuscitation and immediate infant care following delivery
  • Triaged pregnancy-related issues in a high risk, high volume, perinatal and evaluation treatment unit

Lead Nurse Practitioner-Parent Baby Unit

Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
  • Company Overview: Acclaimed for its The Joint Commission (TJC) perinatal certification and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care
  • Directed a dynamic 9-member advanced practice provider (APP) team that provides services on a 50-bed parent-baby unit
  • Coordinated postpartum care for approximately 5000 deliveries annually, managing complex cases with precision and fostering an environment that supports both maternal and neonatal health
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols and initiatives to enhance patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with TJC perinatal health care standards
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between nurse practitioners, physicians, midwives, and support staff to provide comprehensive care from delivery through postpartum recovery
  • Implemented quality improvement projects aimed at reducing length of stay, improving patient satisfaction scores, and optimizing resource utilization within the unit
  • Acclaimed for its The Joint Commission (TJC) perinatal certification and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care

Education

Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
05-2006

Skills

  • Strong Clinical Background in Women's Health
  • Academic Instruction & Curriculum Development
  • Virtual Learning Adaptation & Implementation
  • Student Advising & Professional Development

Publicserviceexperience

  • Commissioner 7th Ward, Nether Providence, 01/01/24, 12/31/28, Elected as a governing member of Nether Providence Township, serving the community as one of seven commissioners., Oversee township operations, playing a pivotal role in establishing annual budgets, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances required for municipal governance., Responsible for the appointment of key officials managing daily township affairs and volunteer members on various advisory boards, commissions, and committees., Act as a crucial liaison between Zoning and Planning Committees and the township constituents, ensuring transparent communication and effective representation of citizen interests.
  • Judge of Elections, Nether Providence's 7th Ward, 2nd District, 01/01/18, 12/31/23, Administered election procedures at the polling place during Election Days with a commitment to integrity and legal compliance., Led poll workers in maintaining orderliness and efficiency within the polling environment on election days., Guaranteed that elections were conducted fairly by strictly adhering to established laws and regulations., Certified precinct election results, ensuring accurate reflection of the democratic process.
  • Committee Member, Nether Providence Democrats, 01/01/18, Present, Engaged actively as a committee member contributing to various initiatives aimed at strengthening local democratic processes.
  • Delaware County Council Public Health Department Subcommittee Member, 01/01/19, 12/31/20, Provided specialized knowledge in Maternal Health during deliberations focused on public health issues within Delaware County., Played an instrumental role in gathering information to support a feasibility study concerning the establishment of a county health department.

Timeline

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Perinatal Evaluation Treatment Unit

Pennsylvania Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner – Parent Baby Unit

Pennsylvania Hospital
11.2017 - Current

Lecturer – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Midwifery Programs

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
07.2017 - 08.2020

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner - Obstetric Triage Unit

Cooper University Health Care
08.2014 - 08.2023

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Jefferson Women’s Medical Specialties
05.2010 - 01.2013

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Christiana Care Health Services
05.2010 - 01.2013

Labor & Delivery RN BSN

Pennsylvania Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2007

Lead Nurse Practitioner-Parent Baby Unit

Pennsylvania Hospital

Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The College of New Jersey
Candice Carbone