Kandace Carbaugh
Waynesboro,PA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with strong skills in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to implement treatment plans and enhance care coordination for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assisted Living Nurse
PSL Inc
Waynesboro, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care quality.
- Assisted in patient assessments, contributing to effective treatment plans and care coordination.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Educated patients on health management practices, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients.
- Supported nursing staff in training new employees on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Menno Haven Retirement Communities
Chambersburg, PA
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare teams.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Mentored new nurses, providing training on procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Facilitated communication between families and medical teams regarding patient progress and concerns.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
LPN Office Nurse
SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
Chambersburg, PA
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards in documentation practices.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating early intervention strategies within a home care setting.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Education
CPR Instructor - CPR
American Red Cross
Hanover PAPCH/AL Administrator Licensing - Administration
PEPP Unlimited
Chalfont, PA08-2025
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
Chambersburg, Pa08-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Geriatric care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- End-of-life care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Catheter maintenance
- Wound management
- Surgical care
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Diabetes management
- Licensed by Pennsylvania nursing board
Timeline
Assisted Living Nurse
PSL Inc
07.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Menno Haven Retirement Communities
02.2021 - 06.2024
LPN Office Nurse
SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
10.2017 - 02.2021
CPR Instructor - CPR
American Red Cross
PCH/AL Administrator Licensing - Administration
PEPP Unlimited
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Franklin County Career And Technology Center