Candice Landy
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers five years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Attendant
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
Behavioral Technician
Starke Transition House
Starke,, FL
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Correctional Officer
Florida State Prison
Raiford, FL
12.2005 - 03.2017
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bradford High School
Starke, FL05.2000
Skills
- Patient services
- Feeding assistance
- Professional bedside manner
- Qualified in patient transport
- High level of autonomy
- Culturally-competent care
- Adaptable
Certification
Currently awaiting testing date to sit for Certified Behavior Technician Exam
Timeline
Patient Safety Attendant
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Starke Transition House
11.2018 - 12.2019
Correctional Officer
Florida State Prison
12.2005 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Bradford High School
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