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Candice Strohl

Albrightsville,PA

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Residential Home Healthcare
Stroudsburg, PA
03.2023 - Current
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPPA regulations
  • Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
  • Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
  • Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
Stroudsburg, PA
08.2020 - 09.2023
  • Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
  • Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
  • Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.

Emergency Department RN

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
Stroudsburg, PA
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
  • Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
  • Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
  • Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
  • Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
  • Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
  • Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.

Triage Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Instructed patients on self-care techniques, medications, diet plans, disease processes.
  • Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits including assessments, treatments provided, test results received from labs and other departments, discharge instructions given.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and standards of practice related to triage nursing duties.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
Easton, PA
04.2014 - 01.2018
  • Participated in research projects related to improving the quality of emergency room services.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
  • Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

VA Medical Center
Portland, OR
08.2012 - 03.2014
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
  • Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
  • Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
  • Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
  • Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
05.2008 - 10.2012
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participated in research projects related to improving the quality of emergency room services.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA
05-2008

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Case Management
  • Emergency Care
  • Family and patient support

Affiliations

  • I have participated in several Nursing Missions Abroad serving 'At-Risk Populations'
  • i have worked within my local communities as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
  • i have served our Country as a Combat Medic, Deployed to Ar Ramadi, Iraq 2005-2006

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN

Residential Home Healthcare
03.2023 - Current

Emergency Department RN

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
09.2022 - 03.2023

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
08.2020 - 09.2023

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Stony Brook University Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020

Triage Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
01.2018 - 02.2019

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
04.2014 - 01.2018

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

VA Medical Center
08.2012 - 03.2014

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
05.2008 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Moravian College

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