Hi, I’m
CANDICE WHITE-MOODY
Gulfport,US
Summary
Detail oriented LPN with 15+ years of experience and a great bedside manner with the ability to work in various healthcare settings who takes great pride in serving others while ensuring that the best possible care is provided. Excellent communication and customer service skills have provided the ability to effectively communicate with others who are sometimes experiencing their worst moments. Attention to detail has helped to ensure that the best possible care is provided to each and every person that is being cared for. Being a team player that works fluidly with not only the resident, but also the family and interdisciplinary team is key. Seeking to utilize impeccable skills to provide excellence and the best standard of care possible.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Precision Healthcare Staffing
Medication Nurse, LPN
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Electronic Health Record
- Resident and family advocacy
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming
- Completion of daily living tasks to improve quality of life of residents
- Ensuring necessary adjustments based on evaluation of staffing needs and floor assignments
- Collaboration with physicians to quickly assess residents and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Looking after residents in 30 bed unit, assisting fellow nurses in providing excellent care to residents
- Answering of resident call signals, intercom system notifications, and signal lights to determine needs of residents
- Administration of medications by means such as orally, rectally, topically and intramuscularly, and tracking responses to address new concerns
- Care of residents with Covid 19 and various other illnesses.
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
LPN, Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center
Care Plan Nurse
01.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Kept track of resident information from interviews about symptoms, medications, and previous treatment
- Explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to residents and loved ones in clear and thorough manner, checking in to ensure understanding
- Worked with interdisciplinary team, resident, and family members on evaluating outcomes of care plans and implementing or adjusting interventions as needed
- Provided appropriate clinical and personal assistance in response to resident requests
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for variety of acute and chronic illnesses
- Covid 19 testing of residents and staff
- Created and implemented care plans that addressed concerns such as decreasing risk of Covid 19 infection, and treatment in event of Covid 19 infection.
Boyington Health and Rehabilitation Center
LPN Charge Nurse
04.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for variety of acute and chronic illnesses
- Provided appropriate clinical and personal assistance in response to resident's requests
- Reviewed resident's medical history to ensure good health and accuracy of medications
- Kept track of resident information from interviews about symptoms, medications, and previous treatment
- Explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to residents and loved ones in clear and thorough manner, checking in to ensure understanding.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 patients per day in 30 bed unit
LPN, Care Plan, Memorial Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
MDS Nurse
02.2016 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Double-checked that all forms/reports for each resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge were completed correctly
- Conducted assessments of residents and their plan of care and input data for payment reimbursement from Center Of Medicare And Medicaid Services
- Explained course of treatment and medications to residents and caregivers in simple terms, including side effects
- Assisted elderly residents with all daily living tasks in order to improve their quality of life
- Developed resident care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring 120 day books
LPN, Dunbar Village
Care Plan Nurse/Medication Nurse
12.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans
- Collaborated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to established standards
- Provided excellent care to residents with variety of diagnoses and oversaw their treatment from start to finish
- Observed and reported on resident's condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Developed resident care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Provided direct care, stabilized residents, and planned next steps.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 30 bed long term care and skilled unit
George Regional Health & Rehab
LPN (Medication Nurse)
06.2011 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans
- Bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming were all things residents were assisted with
- Was responsible for residents' safety and well-being
- Looked after residents in 30 -bed unit, assisting fellow nurses in providing excellent care to residents
- Provided direct care, stabilized residents, and planned next steps
- Answered resident call signals, intercom system notifications, and signal lights to determine needs of residents.
Education
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Lucedale, MS
LPN from Nursing
05.2005
Skills
- Standards Administration
- Operational Standards
- Infection Control Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
- Update Electronic Charts
- Compassionate and Caring
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Routine Examinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Timeline
Medication Nurse, LPN
Precision Healthcare Staffing
02.2021 - Current
Care Plan Nurse
LPN, Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Boyington Health and Rehabilitation Center
04.2018 - 01.2020
MDS Nurse
LPN, Care Plan, Memorial Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
02.2016 - 02.2018
Care Plan Nurse/Medication Nurse
LPN, Dunbar Village
12.2014 - 02.2016
LPN (Medication Nurse)
George Regional Health & Rehab
06.2011 - 02.2014
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
LPN from Nursing
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