Kandace Wharton
Lansdowne
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity to further my nursing skills with a team that is committed to providing safe and effective care to the community. Consistently establishes a trusting patient-nurse relationship through attentive listening, respectful communication, and patient advocacy. Works well at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and holistic care.
- Administered medication safely and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to physician orders.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
Registered Nurse
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Assessed patients for any alterations in baseline health status and intervened swiftly and appropriately.
Registered Nurse
Taylor Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Patient care in Med-Surg setting. 1:5/6 Ratio. 32 bed unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered appropriate treatments while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05.2020
Skills
- Blood administration
- Feeding tube management and maintenance
- IV catheter insertion and maintenance
- Medication administration and education
- PICC line and mid-line maintenance
- Tracheostomy care management and maintenance
- Venipuncture
- Wound Care
- Foley catheter insertion and management
Licensures
Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse: RN736536
Certification
200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher
Studio 34 Yoga Healing Arts
March 2023
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Taylor Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
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