Candice Goldenhar
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN with solid background in providing quality patient care within fast-paced hospital environments. Strengths include keen clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and ability to adapt to changing situations. Displayed noteworthy contribution in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining healthcare processes in previous roles. Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in-patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and support team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Float Nurse
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
Aliso Viejo, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
- Effectively interact with patients and families, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.
- Delivers quality direct patient care under appropriate clinical supervision to patients with psychiatric disorders.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medley/ Laguna treatment hospital
Aliso Viejo, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Subacute detox and RTC care. Withdrawal assessments, vital signs, mental health and physical assessments, medication administration, patient engagement, and de-escalation, EMR documentation, admissions, and discharges. Charge nurse.
- Charted changes in patient conditions, and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications, and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness, and made necessary adjustments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Memorial Care
Laguna Beach, CA
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Hospice cases assess and evaluate the patient's status, provide professional nursing care, follow the doctor's orders, and administer medications.
- Evaluate the patient at each visit for the chief complaint, health care status, and other pertinent information, including cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual considerations, and communicate findings to the MD, RN, and Nursing Supervisor as appropriate.
- Provide patient, family, and caretaker instruction regarding nursing care, medications, diet, treatments, and appropriate instruction to optimize self-care and ensure safety.
- Patient advocate: listen to, evaluate, and act on complaints, needs, problems, and suggestions of patients, families, physicians, and others. Provide the patient, family, or caregiver with the DHS Complaint Hotline number 100% of the time.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
College Hospital
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Administered general care to patients, including the recording of temperature, blood pressure, and wound dressing.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep, and movement throughout the facility.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with the physician's orders.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness, and made necessary adjustments.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment, following a careful review of the physician's medical regimen.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Education
Vocational Nursing Program -
CNI College
Santa Ana, CA2012
GED -
Harper Education Center
2005
Skills
- Provide quality health care
- Work with the healthcare team to provide proper care and discharge instructions for all patients
- Communication and people skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Reliability and Flexibility
- Honesty and Trustworthiness
- Time Management Skills
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BLS/ACLS certified through the American Heart Association
Managing Assaultive Behavior
IV therapy and blood withdrawal
Clinical Experience
Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Long term Care and Sub-Acute
- Acute Care
- Psychiatric
- Drug and alcohol detox
- Medical-surgical
- OR
- PACU
- Home Health
Timeline
LVN Float Nurse
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medley/ Laguna treatment hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Memorial Care
05.2020 - 10.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
College Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2019
GED -
Harper Education Center
Vocational Nursing Program -
CNI College
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