Kandace Ladd
6018 Fussell Rd. ,FL.
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient advocacy, medication administration, and wound care management. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centerwell Homehealth
Winter Haven, Florida
06.2026 - Current
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in their homes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, and catheterization.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Empath Health
Lakeland, Florida
01.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in hospice settings.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences in end-of-life decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources for ongoing support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yescare
Bartow, Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient health status on a regular basis.
- Provided comprehensive support for patient care by collecting vitals, dressing wounds, and managing catheters to promote recovery.
- Observed changes in patient condition and communicated critical updates to the registered nurse or physician to facilitate timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress and maintained precise medical records daily to ensure continuity of care.
- Followed health regulations and safety protocols during daily care tasks.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Ridge Technical College
Winter Haven07-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Patient discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centerwell Homehealth
06.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Empath Health
01.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yescare
08.2023 - Current
Certificate - Nursing
Ridge Technical College