Kandice John
Haleyville,AL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Walker Baptist Medical Center, delivering compassionate care and achieving quality improvement in high-stress environments. Expert in IV insertion and emotional support, adept at multitasking and team building. Demonstrated excellence in patient education and neonatal resuscitation, enhancing recovery outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, AL
09.2019 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Registered Nurse
Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation
Double Springs, AL
04.2016 - Current
- Medication administration
- Trach care
- Peg tube care
- Wound care
- Documenting Part A Medicare
- PICC line medication administration
- Central line care
- CPR
- Foley catheter care
- Foley catheter insertion
- Discharging residents
- Admitting residents
- Overseeing employees
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College, Hamilton, AL
Hamilton, AL05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL05.2015
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Epidural Administration
- Postpartum Care
- Health Promotion
- Emotional Support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breastfeeding support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Quality Improvement
- Newborn care
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Surgical Assistance
- Needs Assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Case Management
- Instrument Sterilization
- Compassionate and Caring
- Safety Protocols
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Professional Demeanor
- Microsoft Office
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Problem-Solving
- Routine Examinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Diabetes management
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Continuous Improvement
- Delegation and Motivation
- Women's health exams
- Insulin medication assistance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Certification
- CPR
- ACLS
- NRP
- AWHONN
- Breast feeding class
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Walker Baptist Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation
04.2016 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College, Hamilton, AL
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Bevill State Community College