Candice Nelson
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
- Assignments included Piedmont in Cartersville GA, Yale New Haven in CT, Newark Beth Isreal Pediatric ER in NJ, University of New Mexico Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis MO, Parrish Medical center in Titusville FL
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Charge ER Nurse
Orlando Health Free-standing ER in Osceola County
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Charge Nurse at a fast-paced Emergency room of 24 beds, working in Triage and on the ER floor as well caring for both adults and pediatric patients
- Send patients when they need further care under admission to Dr Phillips Hospital by arranging transport
- Learned to rely on my own skills and experience to assess and treat patients when working closely with the doctors and PA’s with a small crew to depend on
- Currently using COVID-19 safe PPE practices and treating patients affected by the virus
- Care for many psychiatric ailments and able to send these patients to specialty receiving facilities for their care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
ED Nurse
Osceola Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided initial assessment and safe care to stabilize patients in a fast-pace, Level II Trauma Emergency department
- Responsible for direct emergency nursing care for a 4:1 patient to nurse ratio in a 36 bed unit
- Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine
- Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedations
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
- Independently maintains safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels
- Constantly communicates and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered RN on Neuro PCU/overflow
Osceola Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - 10.2017
- I was employed at Osceola Regional for over six years on the floors before going the ER, first in the overflows, then on a Neuro step down unit
- The overflow gave me a chance to treat patients admitted to all different floors for a variety of ailments while awaiting beds
- On the Neuro unit I focused more on patients with neurological deficits such as stroke, seizures, neuro trauma such as head wounds and brain bleeds, and altered mental status amongst others.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
BSN in nursing -
WGU Online Program
05.2021
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Polk Community College
Winter Haven, Florida05.2009
Skills
- Documentation including Meditech and EPIC
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Direct Patient Care
- Trauma Recovery
License Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Florida and compact, exp: 04/30/2025, #9406362
- Registered Nurse State of Connecticut, exp: 07/31/2025, #205457
- NIHSS exp: 11/16/2024
- BLS exp: 12/31/2024
- ACLS exp: 12/31/2024
- PALS exp: 01/24/2024
- TNCC exp: 09/30/2028
- NRP exp: 08/31/2025
References
- Taleishia Melton: 772-212-5454, taleishiastrowbridge@outlook.com, coworker 6 years at Osceola Regional ER and Orlando Health ER
- Ilia Garcia: 407-765-6828, iligar3@gmail.com, coworker for 6 years at Osceola Regional ER and Orlando Health ER
- Keila Pimentel: 407-454-0270, keila1515@yahoo.com, coworker for 4 years at Orlando Health ER
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Charge ER Nurse
Orlando Health Free-standing ER in Osceola County
03.2019 - 10.2021
ED Nurse
Osceola Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 11.2019
Registered RN on Neuro PCU/overflow
Osceola Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - 10.2017
BSN in nursing -
WGU Online Program
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Polk Community College
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