Candice Hanssen
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse bringing 13 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
09.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Director of Nursing
The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Clinical Supervisor Emergency Services
HCA Healthcare Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Lead and directed team of 35 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Emergency Department personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for Nursing staff.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Paramedic
MedCare EMS
05.2006 - 08.2010
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Paramedic
Willacy County EMS
12.2002 - 05.2006
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX05-2000
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX12-2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2020
Master of Arts - Healthcare Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2021
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXCurrent
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
Insulin medication assistance
- Sanitation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Trauma recovery
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Trauma Nursing
Certification
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TX RN Compact License #831316
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
09.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare
10.2021 - 09.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton
03.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Supervisor Emergency Services
HCA Healthcare Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2015
Paramedic
MedCare EMS
05.2006 - 08.2010
Paramedic
Willacy County EMS
12.2002 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Texas State Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Healthcare Leadership
Western Governors University
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
University of Texas At Tyler
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TX RN Compact License #831316
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