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Candice Walker

Wichita,KS

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Motivated in the advancement of my nursing career as an asset to the team, in the role of MDS coordinator.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Nurse

Home Health And Hospice Of Kansas
Wichita, KS
05.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy..
  • Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.

LPN Charge Nurse

Derby health and rehabilitation
Derby,KS, KS
08.2010 - Current
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition, as well as overall needs of individual patients.
  • Provided patient treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Led shift team of CNAs in the provision of optimal quality nursing care.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.

Staffing Coordinator

Derby health and rehabilitation
Derby, KS
  • Provided orientation to new staff, explaining the facility policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in the development of staff through orientation materials for new staff.
  • Conducted tours of the facility for incoming staff.
  • Facilitated inservices on various topics ie, ANE, dementia and hospice awareness.
  • Ensured accuracy in completion of the Minimum Data Set for all assigned patients and residents.
  • Utilized computer systems such as Point Click Care or other electronic health record software programs for data entry purposes.
  • Weekly reports to insurance for individual patients,as well as audits and appeals.

Education

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

WATC
Wichita
12-2010

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Geriatric Care
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

Home Health And Hospice Of Kansas
05.2023 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Derby health and rehabilitation
08.2010 - Current

Staffing Coordinator

Derby health and rehabilitation

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

WATC

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