Candis Kelly
Madisonville,TX
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
01.2010 - Current
- Serve on the unit as Charge nurse, managing scheduled procedures, emergencies, transfer or patients, nursing assignments, and the daily operations and flow of unit.
- Support my unit by serving on committees that have include QUAPI projects, clinical skills events, and unite based council.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures in the position of circulator or surgical scrub tech
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Mentored new nursing staff members as preceptor, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Work closely with nursing students and Texas A&M residency program.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes. This includes Oxytocin titration and Magnesium Sulfate infusion.
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Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Bryan, TX12.2009
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified in BLS
- Surgical Assistance
- Completion of TCAR and ALSO courses
- RNC-OB
- NIHSS
- Placement of Internal Monitors
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
01.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College
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