Candice Walker
Rochester,NY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester , NY
03.2020 - Current
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
LPN
DaVita
Rochester , NY
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
LPN Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Center
Rochester , NY
01.2012 - 07.2019
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented performance of LPN staff.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to the LPN team to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
Patient Care Coordinator
Lifetime assistance
Rochester , NY
06.2005 - 02.2012
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional College of Health Careers
Rochester, NY12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY01-2013
Practical Nursing
Wayne Finger Lakes
08-2012
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- ADL Assistance
- Outpatient Care
- Patient Intake
- Samples collection
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
LPN
Rochester Regional Health System
03.2020 - Current
LPN
DaVita
07.2019 - 09.2024
LPN Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Center
01.2012 - 07.2019
Patient Care Coordinator
Lifetime assistance
06.2005 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional College of Health Careers
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences
Monroe Community College
Practical Nursing
Wayne Finger Lakes
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