Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Summary of Qualifications
Timeline
Generic

Candyce Michelle Alexander

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 22 years of experience in healthcare. Excellent, well versed dialysis nurse with a combination of clinical/leadership/managerial nursing knowledge and administrative abilities. I am equipped with outstanding propensities to deal with various queries regarding patients and their families. I have solid work ethic with strong communication and interpersonal skills. I am an energetic, hardworking, team player, who is able to relate to people at any level. I have a passion to lead by example. I use my knowledge and resources to educate, advocate and empower other so they may excel to achieve their highest level.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Hemodialysis Registered Charge Nurse

Innovative Renal Care
07.2023 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised nurses/techs fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
  • Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Clinical Manager

Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Directed Daily operations at facility caring for 136 patient and 20+ staff members- Dialysis Techs, RN’s, Charge RN, MSW and RD
  • Completed oversight on every level of pt. care from admission to Discharge- Modality, infection control, emergency/disaster, Access, DM, Medications, diet and transplant education. Vaccines, labs, CIA/POC’ stable vs. Unstable pt’s. Hospitalization, Co-morbids, DNR’s, Access management, Med reviews, foot checks, IDT collaboration, transportation, Insurance, Travel and treatment adherence. Updating Pt. Schedule in schedule w/ac. caring for Covid 19 + pt’s.
  • Completed oversight and implementation related to staff-education, compliance, vaccinations, licenses, CPR, Benefits performance evaluations, hiring, disciplinary actions, updating staff on current company policy and procedures, creating a productive clinic culture by empowering staff, creating a system to ensure pt safety, creating an effective/conducive work environment. Maintained and Monitored P & P of water system. Ensured effective utilization and compliance of medication stock, laboratory supplies, inventory and clinic equipment. Review and approved payroll.
  • Completed oversight and implementation of clinic operations- Updating manuals and Emergency/disaster Binder, Maintaining Physician privileges, Updating MD/DO on clinic operations with Governing Body and QAI. Clinic and Company metrics maintained, Fresenius RX Goal met. Adjusting clinic to ongoing updated demands concerning Covid-19. Completing Sims and ESRD Network 15 projects. Updating NHSN. Completing Fire drills, Disaster drills, and table top drills. Maintaining compliance for state, federal and medicaid surveys. Ensured compliance and maintenance of clinic operations licensure.

Lead HHD and PD Registered Nurse

Davita
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Trained and educated patients/care partners to perform Hemodialysis independently on NxStage Cycler.
  • Educated pt. and CP to cannulate, complete pre/post assessments, maintain infection control, document treatment data, trouble shoot, navigate emergency situations and follow proper procedures and policy.
  • Implemented skilled nursing assessment, problem-solving and sound judgment for various unique situations.
  • Educated patients and pre ESRD patients about kidney disease. Presented modality options to empower sound decisions regarding treatment options
  • Analyzed and assessed patient data including laboratory results, treatment sheets, ETW, psychosocial, diet, fluid management and collaborated care with IDT.
  • Anemia management
  • Ensured compliance of state and federal regulations and processes

Registered Nurse Cap 2

Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2010 - 10.2018
  • Followed up with timely and accurate charting procedures
  • Verified pre treatment orders and TCL for pt.safety
  • Conducted an initial assessment of patients upon admission. Reported changes in patients’ conditions routinely and when requiring immediate attention.
  • Prepared patients to dialyze on hemodialysis machine and supervise the treatment process.
  • Orientated new personnel in areas of patient care, medical practices, and policies/ procedures.
  • Responsible for the administration and storage of the medication according to facility policies.
  • Provided supervision of patients/staff and during dialysis treatment.

Acute Dialysis RN

Davita
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: (MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS)
  • ON CALL ACUTE DIALYSIS REGISTERED NURSE- for 3 hospitals and 2 rehab facilities
  • Provided acute dialysis nursing care and executed acute hemodialysis treatment independently. With MD oversight
  • Monitored and followed up acute dialysis treatment plans
  • Initiated documentation of acute dialysis patients’ diagnosis and lab assessments reports and medications
  • Reviewed patient’s data and implemented specific plans for individual patients that included both short-term and long-term goals
  • Ensured that patient’s needs are met in a timely fashion, In Adherence with the hospitals guidelines, Davita’s policies and additionally in compliance with JCAHO guidelines.
  • Ensured compliance of state and federal regulations and processes
  • Preceptor for acutes hemodialysis program
  • Preceptor for Acutes Peritoneal Dialysis program
  • Completed DSS leadership program April 2018
  • Utilized strong clinical assessment skills to identify early signs of complications during dialysis sessions, enabling prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Consistently received positive feedback from patients for the high level of care provided during their acute dialysis treatments, contributing to increased patient satisfaction scores within the department.

Education

State Tested Nursing Assistant -

Absolute Health Care
Columbus, Ohio
11-2003

Associate Degree in Science of Nursing - undefined

American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Westerville, Ohio
12.2012

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined

Boecker College
Westerville, Ohio
09.2008

Certified Dialysis Techniction - undefined

Columbus Public Adult Education
Columbus, Ohio
09.2006

Skills

  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Patient Relations
  • Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaborations
  • Policies and Procedure Implementation
  • Improving Clinical Outcomes
  • Educator
  • Staff supervision
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Staff training
  • Staff management
  • Quality improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Clinical leadership
  • Care coordination
  • Decision-making

Training

DSS Leadership, Davita, Chicago, Illinois Oct 2017 — Apr 2018

Summary of Qualifications

  • Over 22 years of professional healthcare experience working with nursing staff, clinical staff, administrators and care center organizations.
  • Vast experience in providing nursing care to patients suffering from kidney diseases. Thorough knowledge of physiology and anatomy of the kidney.
  • Experienced in performing pulmonary, musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular and neurological assessments.
  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • 20 years of dialysis experience, certified to assist the elderly, disabled and special needs community.
  • Knowledge of various healthcare monitoring and electronic medication administration systems (eMARs)
  • Technology/Computer - knowledge of MS applications.
  • Preceptor, Patient advocate, and educator in a dialysis setting.
  • BLS/CPR Certified
  • Telemetry Trained
  • Servant Leader

Timeline

Hemodialysis Registered Charge Nurse

Innovative Renal Care
07.2023 - Current

Clinical Manager

Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2020 - 10.2021

Lead HHD and PD Registered Nurse

Davita
07.2018 - 06.2020

Acute Dialysis RN

Davita
01.2016 - 06.2018

Registered Nurse Cap 2

Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2010 - 10.2018

Associate Degree in Science of Nursing - undefined

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined

Boecker College

Certified Dialysis Techniction - undefined

Columbus Public Adult Education

State Tested Nursing Assistant -

Absolute Health Care

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Candyce Michelle Alexander