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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 70815
05.2002

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

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