ESPERANZA (ESPIE) CARANDANG

Work History

Prisma Health Upstate

2021.09 - 2022.11

Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.

Prima Health Upstate

2021.03 - 2021.09

Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.

Prisma Health Upstate

2016.09 - 2021.03

Responsible for managing staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures, helping to recruit new personnel, with payroll and scheduling duties.
Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.

Greenville Hospital System (Prisma Health System)

2006.09 - 2016.09

Perform as first responder to Code Stats throughout hospital
Monitor and assess critically ill patients ranging from respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-organ system failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, drug overdose/alcohol abuse and complex surgical procedures
Work collaboratively with MD, Case managers, and other members of the healthcare team to address patient's needs and medical conditions
Organize and delegate staff medical assignment and patient care
Address patient concerns in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction
Function as a clinical advisor to new staff members to assure competent practice.

Medical University of South Carolina

2005.09 - 2006.08

Provided care to patients with acute neurological deficits
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.