Candice Giles RN
Registered Nurse
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Montefiore Medical Center, excelling in cardiac disease management and patient advocacy. Proven ability to deliver compassionate care while implementing effective treatment plans. Skilled in medication administration and critical thinking, contributing to high patient satisfaction and improved health outcomes in high-acuity settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Float Pool Stepdown
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining composure under pressure.
Registered Nurse
Bronx Health Collective, Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Educate patients on behaviors that promote wellness through medication adherence, diet, and exercise
- Partnered with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to formulate tailored treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse - Foreman 6B
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
02.2013 - 12.2019
- Delivered continuous, compassionate critical care for acute and terminal patients using patient-centered nursing skills.
- Educated discharged patients on heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease regarding medications and coping strategies.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Improvement Initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - PCU
Montefiore Medical Center - New Rochelle
New Rochelle
02.2003 - 02.2013
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health events.
- Assisted in managing life-support equipment during emergency situations.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYDobbs Ferry, NY
Bachelor of Science - Health Counseling
Iona College
New Rochelle, NYNew Rochelle, NY
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing
Mount Vernon, NYMount Vernon, NY
Skills
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Ablation
- TEE/cardioversion
- CABG
- Post-transplant patient care
Organ transplant management
Patient assessment and monitoring
Medication management - Pacemaker aftercare
- Cardiac disease management program
- Medication administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Conducting physical examinations
- Heart failure treatment
- Treatment of arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease treatment
- COPD treatment
- Post heart transplant patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Float Pool Stepdown
Montefiore Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bronx Health Collective, Montefiore Medical Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse - Foreman 6B
Montefiore Medical Center
02.2013 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - PCU
Montefiore Medical Center - New Rochelle
02.2003 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Health Counseling
Iona College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing