Candice Wade
Registered Nurse
Gainesville,United States
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high strress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse CVSU
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Full time Registered Nurse in Emergency room
- Preceptor of Nursing Students and Resident Nurse Graduates.
- ICU/ED float
- Provide direct patient care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock and respiratory failure.
- UPC chair Committee
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Emory John’s Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
- Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse PCCU
Northeast Georgia Medical. System
Gainesville, GA
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus University
Columbus, GA 03.2018 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA 08.2013 -
Skills
Critical thinkingundefined
Certification
BLS-Basic Life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse CVSU
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2023
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
04.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus University
03.2018 -
Registered Nurse
Emory John’s Creek Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse PCCU
Northeast Georgia Medical. System
05.2014 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
08.2013 -
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