Candice Johnson
Kennett,MO
Summary
Highly motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Missouri, with experience in a pediatric and nursing home setting. Flexible, highly adaptive, dependable, a dedicated worker, and compassionate while working with every patient. Can handle any medical situation using the skill set taught under pressure with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Sympathetic and prepared to carry out any tasks to the best of my ability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Kennett School District
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Kennett Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine, LLC
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Managed vaccine ordering and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Waitress
Bill's Bar B-Q
07.2011 - 10.2016
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
Bachelors in Nursing -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services, College of Nursing
Falls Church, Virginia12.2018
No Degree - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
Kennett, MO05.2016
Skills
- Injury Treatment
- Medication Administration
- Lice Control Procedures
- Immunization Record Review
- Infection Control Measures
- Electronic Records Management
- HIPAA Requirements
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care
- Coordinating Referrals
- VFC Regulations
- Health Assessments
- Chart Documentation
- Well Visit Procedures
- Collecting Vitals
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Physician Collaboration
- First Aid
- Delegation and Motivation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Training Staff
- Diabetes Management
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- ICD-10
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
● BLS Certification
● You Call the Shots-CDC
● Vaccine Storage and Handling-CDC
● Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM
Timeline
School Nurse
Kennett School District
08.2022 - 02.2023
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Kennett Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine, LLC
01.2019 - 02.2023
Waitress
Bill's Bar B-Q
07.2011 - 10.2016
Bachelors in Nursing -
University of Arkansas
Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services, College of Nursing
No Degree - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
● BLS Certification
● You Call the Shots-CDC
● Vaccine Storage and Handling-CDC
● Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM
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