Candice Lynn Soto
Hampshire,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
Glen Ellyn, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Enhanced care coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for assisted living facility.
- Promoted patient independence through personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Participated in recruitment efforts for new hires, coordinating interviews with potential candidates while assessing their suitability for specific roles within the department.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
LPN, Medication Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
St. Charles, IL
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita
McKinney, TX
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected cvc, fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Towerhill Healthcare Center
South Elgin, IL
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Oncology Patient Care Technician / Unit Secretary
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Assisted and supported physicians performing EKG's and bladder scan procedures
- Facilitated flow of patients through facility by accurately transferring and discharging patients in appropriate systems with Kronos
- Responded to bell or light signal calls within maximum of 2 minutes to assist patients with needs
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
Education
J'Renee College
11.2017
Skills
- Hospice/End of life care
- Memory Care
- Wound Care
- Care Plans
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Recording vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nursing Protocols
- EMR Systems
- Nursing Diagnosis
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Certification
- Minimum Data Set (MDS) Certification
- IV Therapy Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Additional Information
- Elgin, IL , Licensed Practical Nurse : Nursing Awarded Valedictorian Awarded Highest Hesi Score Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois, License Number 043.125476,2021
Timeline
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
06.2023 - Current
LPN, Medication Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
10.2020 - 12.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita
04.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Towerhill Healthcare Center
04.2018 - 03.2020
Oncology Patient Care Technician / Unit Secretary
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2018
J'Renee College