Candrea Milburn
Houston,Tx
Summary
Registered Nurse
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Harris Health System
Houston, Tx
11.2023 - Current
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care to individuals of all ages, assessing their health conditions and administering appropriate treatments and medications.
- Clinical Support: Collaborate with healthcare teams (doctors, nurse practitioners, and other staff) to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Health Assessments: Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical exams, medical history review, and vital sign monitoring.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, health conditions, medications, and post-care instructions.
- Charting and Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, assessments, treatments, and progress notes in electronic health records (EHR).
- Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies within the clinic, providing immediate care, and coordinating with emergency services when needed.
- Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, monitor their effects, and educate patients on safe use.
- Infection Control: Implement infection control procedures, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
- Follow-Up Care: Coordinate follow-up visits and referrals for specialized care when necessary, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality assurance initiatives, including reviewing patient outcomes, and suggesting improvements in clinic procedures.
Registered Nurse
HCA-Kingwood (IMU)
Kingwood, Tx
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Mental Health Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pain Management
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Independently and safely manages patients with problems assigned to me and seek appropriate resources
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
- Elevated hospital expertise, performing vital signs, blood draws, patient questionnaires, and discharging
Unit Secretary
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
Houston, Tx
05.2011 - 08.2015
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements
- Enhanced office efficiency by handling multiple callers per day
- Maintained current and accurate medical records
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency
- Supported providers in outpatient medical office through coordinating all administrative operations
- Received, recorded, and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department
- Facilitated lab orders and medication administration
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders
- Developed training protocols for new unit secretaries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, TX05-2025
ADN - Nursing
Lone Star College
08.2022
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
05.2005
Skills
- Seizure Intervention Skills
- Health Management Initiatives
- IV Medication Management
- ADL assistance
- Health Assessment
- Patient Treatment Oversight
- Medication Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Communication
- Experience with Epic Systems
- Team collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse-1096734
Interests
Awards & Honors , Secretary for Student Nurse Association Extracurricular Activities Volunteer/Community Service with Student Nurse Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Harris Health System
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA-Kingwood (IMU)
09.2022 - 11.2023
Unit Secretary
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
05.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
ADN - Nursing
Lone Star College
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
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