Candice Goodman
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner with 7+ years of advanced practice experience in women’s hormonal, metabolic, and root-cause health care. Specializes in interpreting functional and traditional laboratory panels and creating individualized treatment plans to optimize metabolic and endocrine health. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered solutions that enhance long-term health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Ob/Gyn
Allara Health
11.2024 - Current
- Deliver fully virtual, comprehensive functional medicine care tailored to hormonal and metabolic health conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted advanced diagnostic testing, including hormone panels, extended metabolic labs, thyroid function, and micronutrient assessments; integrated findings into personalized treatment plans that enhanced patient health outcomes.
- Prescribe and manage therapies for insulin resistance, weight-loss, dyslipidemia, acne, hair loss, and micronutrient deficiencies aligned with functional care principles.
- Designed evidence-informed care protocols that combined medical therapeutics (GLP-1 agonists, HRT, thyroid meds) with lifestyle, nutritional, and holistic strategies to effectively address root causes of chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including endocrinologists, registered dietitians, and functional health coaches to ensure seamless care continuity and optimize patient outcomes.
- Emphasized patient education, shared decision-making, and sustainable behavior change, empowering patients to take active roles in their health journeys.
Nurse Practitioner, Ob/Gyn
Baylor Scott and White
Austin, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Managed prenatal and postpartum care to support mothers and babies throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Delivered personalized patient care across obstetrics, gynecology, and primary care, fostering trust and continuity in patient relationships.
- Provided diagnosis and ongoing management of gynecological health concerns to ensure patient well-being.
- Educated patients on contraception and performed related procedures, prioritizing patient preference and safety.
- Coordinated care during perimenopause and menopause, providing tailored support and treatment strategies, including hormone replacement therapy, to improve quality of life.
- Implemented patient-centered care protocols, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans.
- Deliver health prevention and sex education, empowering patients with knowledge to make informed health decisions.
Nurse Practitioner, Ob/Gyn
Community Care OB/Gyn
Austin, Texas
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Delivered primary and obstetrical care services, including gynecological exams, health education, prenatal and postpartum care, and contraceptive procedures.
- Delivered comprehensive follow-up care post well women exams, managing conditions including hypothyroidism, depression, anxiety, dyslipidemia, urinary tract infections, and hypertension to support overall patient health.
- Provided care as sole provider in small, busy clinic, managing 18-26 patients daily to ensure consistent and quality healthcare delivery.
- Utilized telemedicine platforms for patient consultations over nearly two years, enhancing access to care through doxy.me and epic EMR.
- Mentored 2 students as preceptor, providing support and instruction in clinical skills and professional development.
Education
Master’s of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas05.2013
Skills
- Epic, Eclinicalworks, Nextgen, Greenway Elation, and Compass EMRs
- Epic Superuser
- Functional Lab Interpretation
- Hormone Balance
- Thyroid Optimization
- Metabolic Optimization
- GLP-1 Management
- Collaborative Care
- Virtual Patient Management
- Patient Education
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Holistic Wellness
- Integrative Health Approaches
- Critical Thinking
- Thyroid Management
- Metabolic Health
- Leadership
- Cultural Competency
- Microsoft Office
- Integrative Health Approaches
Licensures And Certifications
- Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, #AP135423, 10/12/17
- DEA License, #MG5337539, 09/30/28
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, #F09170606, 09/12/17
- Registered Nurse, RN #840142, 07/2013, active
- CPR BLS certified, American Heart Association, 2026
Affiliations
Graduate nursing Clinical Education Specialist-current
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Ob/Gyn
Allara Health
11.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Ob/Gyn
Baylor Scott and White
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Ob/Gyn
Community Care OB/Gyn
09.2017 - 02.2022
Master’s of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio