CANDICE CARTER
Palatka
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 1 year of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiovascular specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
UF Health St.Johns
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures.
- Reduced medication errors with diligent attention to detail during medication administration.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and effective communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment plans.
- Safely administered medications while adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, administration techniques, and documentation requirements.
- Supported families during times of crisis by providing emotional support, answering questions, and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Prevented complications in post-operative patients through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and early intervention as needed.
Patient Care Tech
UF Health St.Johns
03.2018 - 02.2023
- A 335 Private bed, non- profit hospital that offers a variety of health services
- Assisted with critical day-to-day patient care, providing for patients daily needs alongside other healthcare professionals
- Provided hands-on assistance to serve patients’ basic needs
- Adhered to HIPPA requirements and maintain all confidentiality
- Accurately recorded and reported information according to established procedures
- Performed various administrative duties including blood draws, glucose checks, and daily weights
- Provided safe and expert care for patients regarding nutrition, hygiene needs
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge, and transfers.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Medical Assistant
Putnam ENT, Practice
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Ear Nose & Throat Ambulatory Medical, Function as a member of the patient care team
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Conducted community outreach events to promote wellness initiatives and expand access to healthcare services within the local area.
Patient Care Tech
St. Vincent Medical Center
09.2015 - 10.2016
- A 528-bed full-service tertiary care Catholic hospital
- Assisted with critical day-to-day patient care, providing for patients daily needs alongside other healthcare professionals
- Provided hands-on assistance to serve patients’ basic needs
- Maximized patient flow by providing superior operation support
- Complied with health system guidelines to ensure accurate care
- Adhered to HIPPA requirements and maintain all confidentiality
- Accurately recorded and reported information according to established procedures
- Performed various administrative duties including data entry and document preparation
- Obtained vitals and documented all data
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge, and transfers.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Palatka Health Care Center
10.2012 - 02.2014
- A 180-bed Senior Assisted Living residence and healthcare center; skilled nursing and intermediate long term care facility
- Worked as a team member under the direction of a Registered Nurse, LPN, and Charge Nurse, assisting with the care and activities associated with residents in a long-term care facility
- Provided basic care to residents, inclusive of assisting with personal hygiene and grooming, assist with meals and resident recreational activities, etc
- Obtained patient vitals: pulse, respiration, temperature, and blood pressure
- Assisted with resident admission, discharge, and transfers
- Ambulated, transferred, and lifted residents.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
Orange Park, FL12.2022
Master of Arts - Healthcare Management
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
St. Johns River State College
Palatka, FLSkills
- Vin Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Patient Advocacy
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Cardiac Medication Administration
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Critical Care Nursing
- Defibrillator Operation
- Trauma Recovery
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Diabetes Management
- Acute Care Expertise
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Catheter Maintenance
- Wound Management
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
Certification
- RN, RN9625821 - 03/23
- Basic Life Support, AHA- 02/23
- Advanced Life Support, AHA- 04/23
- NIHSS, AHA- 12/23
Timeline
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
UF Health St.Johns
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Tech
UF Health St.Johns
03.2018 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant
Putnam ENT, Practice
10.2016 - 03.2018
Patient Care Tech
St. Vincent Medical Center
09.2015 - 10.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant
Palatka Health Care Center
10.2012 - 02.2014
Associates Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
Master of Arts - Healthcare Management
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
St. Johns River State College
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