Candice Sifuentes
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced Value Analysis Nurse skilled in optimizing supply chains for cost-effective healthcare solutions. Seeking to leverage 13 years of clinical expertise to enhance patient care outcomes. Proven in value analysis, communication, and supply chain management, with a talent for collaborating across teams to maximize savings without compromising care quality. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and adept at handling high-pressure situations professionally.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Resource Manager
CommonSpirit Health (CHI St. Luke’s)
11.2018 - 12.2023
- Clinical side of supply chain collaborating with cross funcational teams to align contracting goals with clinical needs while maximizing savings and profits for the hospital system
- Leader in project management, by planning and developing rollouts from inception to implementation with strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Clinical knowledge of medical procedures, products, healthcare operations and value analysis
- Identifying and optimizing savings opportunities for the hospital system.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Worked with all service lines across the hospital system: surgical products, wound care, L&D, commodity products, ICU, ED, rentals (equipment, lasers, beds, etc.), radiology, PT/OT, anesthesia, pharmacy, and all others
Registered Nurse
Nobilis Health
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Able to function as a circulating nurse in various specialties, such as: General, Plastics, Spine, Bariatric, Ortho, etc
- Build relationships and rapport with surgeons and administration to create mutually beneficial relationships and deliver excellent patient care
- Accountable for the delivery of skilled professional care to patients based on national standards of practice
- Participate as multi-disciplinary team member to provide professional patient care by fulfilling all physician orders, safely delivering medications, medical treatments, lab tests and other patient needs in a timely manner
Registered Nurse
HCA
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Able to function as an independent charge/circulating nurse on the night/weekend shift with little to no assistance
- Build relationships and rapport with surgeons to create mutually beneficial relationships and deliver excellent patient care
- Accountable for the delivery of skilled professional care to patients based on national standards of practice
Registered Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Able to function as a circulating and scrub nurse in various oncology specialties, such as: General, Plastics, Spine, Bariatric, Ortho, Neuro, Thoracic, ENT, etc
- Participate as multi-disciplinary team member to provide professional patient care by fulfilling all physician orders, safely delivering medications, medical treatments, lab tests and other patient needs in a timely manner
Client Services Rep
Invesco/AIM Investment Services
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Implemented effective upselling strategies during client interactions, driving higher revenue growth for the organization.
- Trading and educating on mutual funds for clients over the phone
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas-Health Science Center of Houston
Houston, TX05.2011
Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing/Management -
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.2007
Skills
Adaptable
Flexible
Able to meet deadlines
Well Organized
Dependable
Results-Oriented
Detail Oriented
Collaborative
Proficient in MS Office
Empathetic
Customer Relationship Management
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Texas), exp. 07/31/2025
- ACLS & BLS CPR Certification, Current
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Resource Manager
CommonSpirit Health (CHI St. Luke’s)
11.2018 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Nobilis Health
09.2014 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
HCA
04.2014 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2011 - 04.2014
Client Services Rep
Invesco/AIM Investment Services
06.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas-Health Science Center of Houston
Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing/Management -
University of Houston-Clear Lake
- Registered Nurse (Texas), exp. 07/31/2025
- ACLS & BLS CPR Certification, Current
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