Candice Dupree
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN with extensive nursing skills, profound knowledge, and rich experience. Proven ability in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Committed to contributing significantly to the healthcare field's shared mission of instilling confidence in healthcare recruiters and potential employers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN – Staff Nurse
Sentara Port Warwick ER
Newport News, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Prioritize patient care based on need, staffing, and acuity
- Observe, collect, and document patient data according to nursing best practice
- Identify problems with a patient and move swiftly to implement appropriate intervention
- Assess every patient's response to intervention such as medications and treatments
- Administer and document medications as per hospital policy
- Record changes in patient status and report accordingly
- Record care plan that encompasses patient education component
- Provide direction and instruction to patients' family members and advocates
- Provide care to assigned patients
- Perform the technical requirements of nursing care that fall within the scope of the nursing role at that facility
- Accurately and quickly perform all duties
- Always behave within the nursing professional code of ethics
- Start intravenous lines and set broken bones.
LPN- Clinical Nurse
MCAHC, COVID Clinic Fort Eustis VA
Fort Eustis, VA
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Screens all recipients' pre-vaccine for potential concerns identified by facility guidelines
- Educates recipients and administers vaccine as indicated
- Document vaccine administration using the appropriate medical record system
- Monitors pre- and post-vaccination for potential side effects
- Collaborates effectively with all disciplines and levels of care regarding patient care
- Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines.
LPN- Flow Nurse
MCAHC, FHC
Fort Eustis, VA
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Provide nursing support to providers and nursing staff as needed
- Obtain vitals for patient visits and update all patient information
- Conducted basic physical and mental status assessments; assisted patients in filling out various forms
- Record health history and assess medical status; educate patients on various health problems and prevention, medical tests, and procedures
- Perform various routine medical procedures, such as giving injections, checking blood pressure, cleaning wounds, changing dressings, scheduling medical tests, and referring patients
- Assess the patient to determine the type of medical care required (emergent, urgent, acute, or non-acute level) based on the symptomatic information given by the patient, their past medical history, and provider and practice protocol.
LPN- Charge Nurse (PRN)
Various Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities
Williamsburg, VA
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and wound care
- Obtained blood specimens and collected specimens such as urine, sputum, stool, and throat cultures; conducted routine tests such as TB skin tests, urinalysis, and blood glucose
- Monitored Vital signs and maintained treatment documentation.
LPN- Flow Nurse
Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Williamsburg, VA
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Provide nursing support to providers and nursing staff as needed
- Obtain vitals for patient visits and update all patient information
- Conducted basic physical and mental status assessments; assisted patients in filling out various forms
- Record health history and assess medical status; carry out diagnostic procedures under physician orders.
LPN- Triage Nurse/Staff Nurse
TPMG Norge Family Medicine
Williamsburg, VA
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Assess the patient to determine the type of medical care required (emergent, urgent, acute, or non-acute level) based on the symptomatic information given by the patient, their age, past medical history, and provider and practice protocol
- Advises patients, based on the above guidelines, whether to go to the ED/Urgent Care or set up an appointment with a provider for acute or non-acute symptoms.
LPN-Urgent Care (Labor Pool)
RWMA Urgent Care
Williamsburg, VA
02.2006 - 09.2012
- Conducted basic physical and mental status assessments; assisted patients in filling out various forms
- Records health history and assesses medical status; carries out diagnostic procedures under physician orders; provides instruction and education to patients for various health problems and prevention, medical tests, and procedures
- Performed routine medical procedures, such as giving injections, IV therapy, cleaning wounds, and changing dressings; scheduled medical tests and surgeries.
O.R. Scrub Tech
United States Army Reserve
USA
11.1997 - 11.2005
- Perform surgical hand scrub
- Gown and glove using closed glove technique
- Re-gown and glove when a break in sterile technique occurs
- Assist the 1st scrub in setting up the case (back table, mayo stands, and O.R
- Basins)
- Scrubbed into 167 surgeries ranging from vascular to heart.
Education
BSN-Registered Nurse -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH08.2024
ADN - Registered Nurse -
Medical Careers Institute
Newport News, VA02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Medical Careers Institute
Newport News, VA10.2005
O.R Scrub Tech -
Fort Sam Houston United States Army
San Antonio, TX08.1998
Skills
- EMR/EHR
- MS Office (Windows, Excel, Outlook)
- Triage
- Prior authorization
- Medication reconciliations
- Patient referrals
- HAIMS
- ALTA
- JVLA
- CHCS
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Emergency Care
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric nursing
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- Family Education
- Health Promotion
- Patient Safety
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Patient Counseling
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Procedures
- Disease Prevention
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Team training and development
- Patient Management
- Community health
- Critical Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Care Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiac Care
- Skill Development
Clinicalexperience
- Nursing Concepts – 10/2018
- Mental Health – 01/2019
- Medical Surgical – 02/2019
- Pediatrics – 04/2019
- Obstetrics – 08/2019
- Medical Surgical – 06/2020
- Acute Care – 07/2020
- Leadership – 08/2020
- Operating Room – 09/2020
Licensurecertification
- ENA TNCC, 04/2023
- Commonwealth of Virginia – Multi-State Privilege -Registered Nurse, 04/2021
- Commonwealth of Virginia – Multi-State Privilege - Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/2005
- American Heart Association BLS, ALS, PALS CPR, and AED Certified, 2021
- American Red Cross certified CPR and AED Certified, 2020
- American Red Cross certified CPR and AED Certified Instructor, 2020
Volunteer Experience
LPN - Lackey Free Clinic, Yorktown, VA, 12/2009, Present
Accomplishments
- NSLS - The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Daisy Award
- Honor Roll
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN – Staff Nurse
Sentara Port Warwick ER
08.2021 - Current
LPN- Clinical Nurse
MCAHC, COVID Clinic Fort Eustis VA
04.2021 - 08.2021
LPN- Flow Nurse
MCAHC, FHC
03.2018 - 08.2021
LPN- Charge Nurse (PRN)
Various Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities
02.2015 - 08.2018
LPN- Flow Nurse
Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
05.2014 - 03.2018
LPN- Triage Nurse/Staff Nurse
TPMG Norge Family Medicine
04.2012 - 05.2014
LPN-Urgent Care (Labor Pool)
RWMA Urgent Care
02.2006 - 09.2012
O.R. Scrub Tech
United States Army Reserve
11.1997 - 11.2005
BSN-Registered Nurse -
Southern New Hampshire University
ADN - Registered Nurse -
Medical Careers Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Medical Careers Institute
O.R Scrub Tech -
Fort Sam Houston United States Army
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