CANDICE WARD
Baker,LA
Summary
Seeking for a growing opportunity that will enable to expand my professionalism. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling CNA
Advantage Medical Professionals
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2015 - 02.2024
- Time Management & organizational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Ability to follow set rules and protocol within each facility
- Provided exceptional bedside care, responding quickly to patient needs and requests.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different healthcare settings during travel assignments, seamlessly integrating into new teams as needed.
CNA
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Setup medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Feed, bathe and dress patients
- Prep/transfer patients for medical procedures.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Dialysis Technician/phlebotomist
Fresenius Medical Care
Zachary, LA
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Assembling and maintaining dialysis machines
- Monitoring patients treatment and highest safety/cleanliness standards when operating the machines
- Administering local anesthesia/ working in tandem with nurses and doctors
- Developing operational training material for staff
- Ensuring sterilization of operating equipment/following all OSHA and Safety Guidelines.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
CNA
Promise Hospital of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Helped with meals
- Transferred using assistive devices
- Responsible for bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a long-term care facility
- Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
- Protected organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
- Worked with patients suffering from Alzheimer's disorder, patients suffering with various stages of Dementia on a secure unit
- Helped patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living.
CNA
Capitol House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2011 - 06.2014
- Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
- Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
- Worked with patients suffering from Alzheimer's disorder, patients suffering with various stages of Dementia on a secure unit
- Helped patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
CNA
Lakewood Quarters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2002 - 11.2010
- Offered tender nursing and routine care to patients
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations, and consistent delivery of empathetic care
- Providing daily living needs to the residents.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broadmoor High School
10100 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 7081505.2002
Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details
- Extensive knowledge of HIPAA requirements/(PPE) and safety
- Observe and chart findings/ Proficient in computer equipment and Microsoft Office
- Able to work independently and in a team setting
- Multi-tasking
- CPR certified
- Experienced with Alzheimer's, Mental Behavior, Dementia, skilled, etc
- Assist with feedings, Peri care, Personal Hygiene, Exercising, Patients daily living needs
- Patient-focused care
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Compassionate
- Universal Precautions
References
UPON REQUEST
Timeline
CNA
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 04.2020
Dialysis Technician/phlebotomist
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2017 - 05.2019
Traveling CNA
Advantage Medical Professionals
05.2015 - 02.2024
CNA
Promise Hospital of Baton Rouge
08.2014 - 08.2016
CNA
Capitol House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2011 - 06.2014
CNA
Lakewood Quarters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2002 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Broadmoor High School