Candice Mann
Eufaula,OK
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a proven track record at Lakeview Nursing Home, enhancing patient care through compassionate support and expert wound care. Excelled in infection control and medication administration, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in building partnerships and leading teams to exceed healthcare standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency LPN
First Call Staffing
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns and addressing them in a timely manner
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough assessments, vital sign monitoring, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Developed strong rapport with both patients and their families through effective communication skills and empathetic care approach.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across diverse settings such as long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, or outpatient clinics depending on agency placement needs.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Lakeview Nursing Home
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
QA/ADON
Checotah Nursing Center
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ12.2018
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Immunization Administration
- Preventive Care
- Behavioral Health
- Vital signs
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient triaging
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Intake
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Infection Control
CPI/ Infection preventionist
CPI/ Infection preventionist
Timeline
Agency LPN
First Call Staffing
04.2024 - Current
LPN
Lakeview Nursing Home
02.2024 - 04.2024
QA/ADON
Checotah Nursing Center
11.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College