Candida M. SAAGBER
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Tenacious Registered Nurse with strong medical ethics and twenty-seven years of experience, of which seventeen have been as a charge nurse with specialization in the care and rehabilitation of geriatric patients. Committed to facilitating patient independence based on meeting the unique needs of the individual while working within a given health care system. Adept at advocating and educating patients and families to promote self-advocacy overall.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for advanced patient care roles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (Visiting RN) Full Time
WB Home Care
Uniondale, NY
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Provided comprehensive health care services to diverse patient populations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated treatment plans based on evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Served as preceptor for new nurse practitioner students in clinical settings.
Nurse Manager – Full Time
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Great Neck
Great Neck, NY
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Supervising and monitoring charge nurse responsibilities for RNs, LPNs and CNAs in a 219-bed facility
- Conducting intake assessments and creating nursing care and discharge plans
- Administering peritoneal dialysis, wound vac, IVs, G-tube feeds, suctioning and ventilator care as indicated by patient's care plan
Registered Nurse
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Woodbury, NY
01.2006 - 08.2020
- Supervised and monitored charge nurse responsibilities for 2 RNs, 3 LPNs, and 9 CNAs on a 66-bed floor
- Conducting intake assessments and created nursing care and discharge plans
- Administered peritoneal dialysis, wound vac, IVs, G-tube feeds, suctioning and ventilator care as indicated by patient's care plan
- Prepared patient assessments and participated in treatment planning with physicians and other relevant care providers
- Provided patient and family education on post-facility home care
- Observed and intuited a patient's conditions leading to research and incident reporting
- Interfaced with patients to establish their individual needs and advocated for treatments and therapies in alignment with patient beliefs
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
West Islip, NY
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Assessed and administered appropriate acute nursing care in a surgical unit
- Liaised with time sensitivity between patient, family and medical team
- Provided patient post-surgical education and postpartum care
- Updated patient charts on proprietary healthcare software systems
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Woodbury, NY
11.1996 - 09.2004
- Responsibilities included ambulation, feeding, cleaning, range of motion (ROM) and overall activities of daily living (ADL) for patients
- Facilitated knowledge and communication between patient/family and facility's medical team
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Long Island University Post
NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
NY05.2005
Associate of Science - Science and Math
Nassau Community College
NYSkills
- Hard and soft data analysis
- Diagnosis and wellness care planning
- Mobility assessment and assistance
- Infectious disease control
- Resource identification/allocation
- Coordination of referrals and community advocacy
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Acute and Long-term rehabilitation/care
- Life-sustaining machine training
- Patient/family support
- ELNEC training (Hospice Care)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Diagnostic testing
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health promotion
- Preventive healthcare
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- HIPAA guidelines
- Excellent oral communication
- Preventive care
- Physical assessments
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic screenings
- Treatment Planning
- Medical histories
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
Certification
- New York State Professional Registered Nurse #572454
- Dialysis, IV and Wound Care Certifications
LANGUAGES
African
Native Ghanaian
Interests
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Timeline
Nurse Manager – Full Time
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Great Neck
01.2022 - 05.2025
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (Visiting RN) Full Time
WB Home Care
01.2020 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2006 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2007
Certified Nurse Assistant
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.1996 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Associate of Science - Science and Math
Nassau Community College
Master of Science - Nursing
Long Island University Post
AWARDS
The most determination