Kandice Purvis
Alamo,GA
Summary
With a proven track record at Dodge County Hospital, I excel in delivering compassionate care and precise medication administration. Demonstrated achievements include enhancing patient outcomes and reducing infection rates, underpinned by strong clinical judgment and adherence to HIPAA. My expertise spans from emergency nursing procedures to dialysis, showcasing versatility and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 17+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Seasoned LPN with expertise in Emergency care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Dodge County Hospital (Emergency Department)
11.2015 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Education
Vocational - License Practical Nurse
Heart of Georgia Technical College (OFTC )
Dublin Ga12-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Gerogia Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification (PALS)
Employee of the month twice in 2023
Employee of the month is voted on by the patients that leave good reviews and hospital staff. I was chosen twice in 2023, I also received 100 dollars each time chosen and have my picture up in the hospital for the whole month.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Dodge County Hospital (Emergency Department)
11.2015 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Gerogia Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification (PALS)
Vocational - License Practical Nurse
Heart of Georgia Technical College (OFTC )
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