Candyce Blue
Albuquerque
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care at bedside in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitudes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
11.2023 - Current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nurse Technician
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Childcare Assistant
Love The Children Learning Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks.
- Assisted in monitoring children''s progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed.
- Kept children between ages of 1 month and 6 years safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2022
Skills
- Patient Evaluation
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Collecting vitals
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Respiratory Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
11.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2023
Childcare Assistant
Love The Children Learning Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
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