Kelly Stephens Candido
Las Vegas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in behavioral health and diverse acute-care clinical experience. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and individualized treatment planning. Committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based mental health care while maintaining safety, therapeutic communication, and accurate documentation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thrive Behavioral Hospital
Las Vegas
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental status assessments to support accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, counselors, and social workers to develop and implement multidisciplinary care plans.
- Monitor patient behavior, mood, and response to treatment; promptly communicate changes to the treatment team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Promote patient safety through therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and adherence to facility protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 08.2020 - 05.2024
BBA - Marketing
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio, OH 08.2001 - 05.2007
Skills
- Patient assessment and vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration and safety
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Electronic medical record documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Nevada State Board of Nursing, License #878899
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thrive Behavioral Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2020 - 05.2024
BBA - Marketing
University of Toledo
08.2001 - 05.2007