Candida Spangler
Cedar Bluff,Virginia
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in clinic and hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinch Valley Physicians
07.2019 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Improved the efficiency of clinic operations through diligent record-keeping and documentation of patient information.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate and timely medical assistance during clinic visits.
- Streamlined the flow of clinical tasks by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked nursing station.
- Conducted initial patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories to inform healthcare providers'' decision-making processes.
- Optimized clinic workflow by triaging incoming phone calls related to appointment scheduling, prescription renewals, test results inquiries among others.
- Aided in reducing appointment wait times by efficiently scheduling patients according to provider availability and clinical urgency levels.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring their comfort throughout the clinic visit.
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting examinations and administering treatments for optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed regular equipment checks, maintenance and inventory management to ensure availability of necessary supplies for optimal clinic functioning.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Russell County Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Implemented strategies to promote a comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients during their hospital stay.
- Improved quality of care with thorough documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments, ensuring proper execution of orders for better patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
- Supported continuity of care by maintaining accurate records and facilitating seamless nurse shift transitions through proper hand-off reports.
- Served as a resource to new hires or nursing students in the Medical Surgical unit, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clearview Behavioral Health - Russell County Hosp.
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Promoted patient-centered care by establishing rapport with patients and their families, ensuring open communication and trust.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' mental status, promptly identifying changes in condition or risk factors requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient safety through the consistent application of de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Supported patients in their journey towards mental wellness by providing education on coping skills, self-care strategies, and community resources.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Cashier
Food City
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Russell County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon, VA05-2015
High School Diploma -
Richlands High School
Richlands, VA01-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Writing reports
- Medical records management
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - VA Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinch Valley Physicians
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Russell County Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clearview Behavioral Health - Russell County Hosp.
06.2015 - 07.2019
Cashier
Food City
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - VA Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Russell County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Richlands High School
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