Candice Hanssen
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse bringing 12 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
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
Round Rock, Texas
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
Georgetown, Texas
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
Round Rock, Texas
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.
Round Rock & Arlington, Texas
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
Harlingen, Texas
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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX 05.1998 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX 09.2000 - 12.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX 08.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Healthcare Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 07.2020 - 07.2021
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX 08.2023 - Current
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
undefinedCertification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
09.2023 - Current
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
University of Texas At Tyler
08.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare
10.2021 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - Healthcare Leadership
Western Governors University
07.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
01.2020 - 06.2020
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
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
08.2011 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Texas State Technical College
09.2000 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
05.1998 - 05.2000
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