Candice Pugh
Cicero,NY
Summary
Diligent Licensed Practical Nurse with 8 years of experience in administering patient care to numerous patients in different settings such as clinics and long term care. Excellent medical documentation abilities. Detail-oriented and organized. Friendly Medical Technician skilled in initiating intravenous access and administering fluids. Comprehensive experience taking and recording vital signs, using basic life support skills and operating various hospital equipment. Dedicated to applying the best care possible and executing outstanding customer service skills while accommodating patients and family members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Wichita, KS
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Connection Staffing
Syracuse, NY
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Sidney Johnson
Syracuse, NY06-2015
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Rapport
- Staff Management
- Patient care documentation
- HIPAA Regulations
- Risk Mitigation
Accomplishments
- Honor Grad of my Air Force Class 2021
- Class leader of my Air Force Class 2021
- Valedictorian of my LPN class 2015
Timeline
Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Connection Staffing
08.2018 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Sidney Johnson
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