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Candida M. Loiselle

Florence,South Carolina

Summary

Enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and a desire to improve the nursing profession by providing a good example and striving for excellence. Clear understanding of nursing and the importance of strong fundamentals in evidence-based practice. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the nursing profession through continued education and personal and professional improvement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

TeamHealth/American Physician Partners Carolinas Hospital System Marion/MUSC Marion
09.2014 - Current
  • Lead Family Nurse Practitioner with the hospitalists Assist physician in the care of patients requiring inpatient care Including assessing, diagnosing and treating urgent and chronic illnesses Interpreting labs, EKG, and x-rays Collaboration with ancillary staff to ensure the best outcomes for the patients Education of nursing staff, students, patients and family members August 2016 to present Francis Marion University Adjunct faculty - clinical Assist with online instruction for Advanced Practice Nursing students Evaluate SOAP notes, evaluate clinical sites, mentor students.

Adjunct Faculty

Francis Marion University
, SC
08.2016 - 12.2018

Evaluated clinical understanding by reviewing and critiquing patient information logged in Typhon by graduate level nursing students

EmCare McLeod Medical Center Dillon
03.2011 - 01.2015
  • Family Nurse Practitioner in the emergency room Care of patients across the lifespan in need of urgent and emergent medical care Including assessing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of illnesses and injuries requiring basic medical care as well as minor procedures such as suturing, incision and drain, and cleaning of wounds; interpretation of lab reports, radiological studies, and EKGs; collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimaize positive patient outcomes.

Doctors Care Forest Acres and Sumter
, South Carolina
10.2010 - 08.2012
  • Family Nurse Practitioner in an urgent care clinic - part time Care of patients across the lifespan in need of routine and urgent medical care Including assessing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of illnesses and injuries requiring basic medical care as well as minor procedures such as suturing, incision and drain, and cleaning of wounds; interpretation of lab reports, radiological reports, interpretation of EKGs; collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize positive patient outcomes.

Griffin Family Practice
Lamar, South Carolina
04.2010 - 03.2011
  • Family Nurse Practitioner in a family practice clinic Care of patients across the lifespan including wellchild exams, preventative care, urgent care, and chronic healthcare; interpretation of lab reports, radiological reports, interpretation of EKGs; collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize positive patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Carolinas Hospital System
Florence, SC
08.2008 - 04.2010

Staff nurse/charge nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit

Registered Nurse

Choctaw Management Services Enterprise
Sigonella, Sicily
03.2006 - 07.2008

Counselor for WIC Overseas

Registered Nurse

Saced Heart Health Systems
Pensacola, FL
12.2004 - 09.2005

Staff nurse in a multi-service intensive care unit

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital Orlando
Orlando, FL
02.2003 - 10.2004

Staff nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit

Registered Nurse

Cross Country TravCorps
Boca Raton, FL
09.2002 - 01.2003

Travel nurse to muli-service intensive care unit with the assignment located at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Florida

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital Orlando
Orlando, FL
07.2000 - 09.2002

Staff nurse in the neuro-intensive care unit

Registered Nurse

Cape Canaveral Hospital
Cape Canaveral, FL
06.1997 - 07.2000

Staff nurse in the medical surgical unit

Education

Doctorate - Nursing

University of Alabama Huntsville
08.2020

Masters - Family Nurse Practitioner - Science and Nursing

University of South Alabama
12.2009

Baccalaureate in Nursing - Science and Nursing

University of Central Florida
06.1999

Associates - Nursing

Brevard Community College
06.1997

Skills

  • Manage acute inpatients
  • Manage chronic, acute, urgent, and emergent medical conditions
  • EKG interpretation
  • Assist physician with rounding/patient care
  • Mentor new employees and students
  • Laboratory test interpretation
  • SOAP note
  • Wound management including suturing and incision and drainage
  • X-ray interpretation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Use of Typhon
  • Use of Blackboard
  • Use of EPIC, MedHost, Cerner, and ProMed EMR systems
  • Able to adapt quickly to different situations

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty

Francis Marion University
08.2016 - 12.2018

TeamHealth/American Physician Partners Carolinas Hospital System Marion/MUSC Marion
09.2014 - Current

EmCare McLeod Medical Center Dillon
03.2011 - 01.2015

Doctors Care Forest Acres and Sumter
10.2010 - 08.2012

Griffin Family Practice
04.2010 - 03.2011

Registered Nurse

Carolinas Hospital System
08.2008 - 04.2010

Registered Nurse

Choctaw Management Services Enterprise
03.2006 - 07.2008

Registered Nurse

Saced Heart Health Systems
12.2004 - 09.2005

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital Orlando
02.2003 - 10.2004

Registered Nurse

Cross Country TravCorps
09.2002 - 01.2003

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital Orlando
07.2000 - 09.2002

Registered Nurse

Cape Canaveral Hospital
06.1997 - 07.2000

Doctorate - Nursing

University of Alabama Huntsville

Masters - Family Nurse Practitioner - Science and Nursing

University of South Alabama

Baccalaureate in Nursing - Science and Nursing

University of Central Florida

Associates - Nursing

Brevard Community College
Candida M. Loiselle