Joyce Ashley-Candido
Wallace,NC
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Aya Healthcare Staffing, enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Expert in HIPAA compliance and geriatric care, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Skilled in educating families and streamlining patient intake processes, significantly improving efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Knowledgeable Med surg nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Acute LTach
Tyler Continue Care Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
LVN Telemetry Nurse
Wilson N Jones Hospital
07.2005 - 10.2010
- Streamlined the admission process for new patients by efficiently gathering medical histories and initiating necessary tests.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate and timely monitoring of vital signs and telemetry data.
- Implemented physician-prescribed interventions promptly while carefully assessing their efficacy and adjusting as needed based on individual patient responses.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of telemetry nursing.
- Maintained detailed and accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress throughout their stay.
- Assisted with the orientation and training of new staff members by sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices in telemetry nursing.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering attentive, respectful, and empathetic care.
- Demonstrated proficiency with various telemetry equipment, ensuring reliable readings for informed decisionmaking.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
Denison, TX07-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Chronic disease management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Documenting incidents
- Samples collection
- Educating families
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Intravenous medications
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - 09.2021
Acute LTach
Tyler Continue Care Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2021
LVN Telemetry Nurse
Wilson N Jones Hospital
07.2005 - 10.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
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