Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Candice Wojnaroski

La Porte,IN

Summary

Versatile Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Oncology, Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Orthopedic units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Team Leader

St Mary Medical Center
Hobart , Indiana
02.2023 - Current

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  • Assessed staff workloads and ensured appropriate staffing levels were maintained at all times.
  • Supervised a team of clinical staff, ensuring quality standards and compliance with regulations.
  • Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.

Registered Nurse

St. Mary Medical Center
Hobart, IN
04.2013 - 02.2023
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
  • Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.

Travel Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided direct care for orthopedic patients including wound care, administering medications and injections, and assisting with rehabilitation exercises.
  • Performed post-operative assessments on orthopedic patients following surgery to assess recovery status and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
  • Administered pain management therapies including medication administration and non-pharmacological interventions.

Travel Registered Nurse

Northwest Health Porter
Valparaiso, IN
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
  • Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN
12-2012

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Time Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Wound Care
  • Documentation via EPIC and Cerner
  • Patient Safety
  • Precepting
  • Telemetry
  • Nursing staff leadership

Accomplishments

  • Transitioned from RN to Clinical Team Leader in 2023
  • Member of Shared Governance Committee since 2023
  • 2015 Quality Pillar Award - Awarded for being described as a go-to clinical resource on the unit, being recognized for thoroughness and for providing clear shift handoffs.
  • 2019 Nursing IMPACT Award - Awarded for recognition of innovative, compassionate, dedicated handling of patients and their families.

Certification

  • Indiana RN License - 28207802A
  • Compact RN License - 28207802C
  • Michigan RN License - 4704394424
  • Illinois RN License - 041.523670
  • BLS Certification
  • Chemo Trained

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Team Leader

St Mary Medical Center
02.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022

Travel Registered Nurse

Northwest Health Porter
11.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse

St. Mary Medical Center
04.2013 - 02.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Candice Wojnaroski