Leslie Candelario
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Temple,TX
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Dynamic Neuro PCU Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital. Proficient in neurological assessments and medication administration, I excel in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for mentoring new staff and enhancing patient care quality, I am committed to delivering exceptional outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Neuro PCU Nurse
3 Years 7 Months- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized care plans, and coordinated interventions across multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to implement treatment plans and patient safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and recovery expectations.
- Monitored vital signs, identified changes in condition, and escalated concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted NIHSS assessments for acute stroke patients
Acute Stroke Unit Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Delivered direct ward care, prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and dignity across routine nursing duties.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, monitoring responses and escalating concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
- Monitored patients following IV thrombolytic therapy, including alteplase or tenecteplase, and mechanical thrombectomy according to evidence-based protocols.
- Collaborated with neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, pharmacists, and case management.
- Completed vital signs observations, recognizing deterioration early and activating urgent escalation pathways.
- Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring consistent communication across shifts and specialties.
- Mentored junior staff informally, reinforcing nursing standards, workload organization, and patient-centered practice.
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Monitored cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding quickly to acute changes in patient condition.
- Administered prescribed medications and titrated infusions according to critical care protocols.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary nursing teams.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in clinical records.
- Mentored new nurses in the ICU and CCU, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth within the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Neurological Assessment and Neuro Checks
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
IV setup
Telemetry monitoring
Tracheostomy care
EMR / EHR
Seizure management
Precepting
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Participated in stroke alerts, rapid-response events, and stabilization of patients with acute neurological or medical deterioration.
- Precepted and supported new nurses and nursing staff in clinical practice, patient safety, and critical-care workflows
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Multistate
- Basic Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Neuro PCU Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Acute Stroke Unit Nurse
Southend University Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2023Read More
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
FEU-NRMF Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2019Read More
Far Eastern University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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