Candace Yeager
Utica
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2025
- Specialty CCU Trauma III
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Travel Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Specialty CCU Medical Surgical
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered patient care in diverse settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
Travel Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Nursing
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Specialty CCU Medical Surgical Travel Teaching Trauma I
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and recovery protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Administered patient care in diverse settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
The Medical Center at Bowling Green
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Specialty CCU Travel
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in patient management systems.
- Administered patient care in diverse settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Led emergency response efforts during critical situations, demonstrating strong leadership and effective crisis management skills.
Registered Nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Specialty Step down Trauma II
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Registered Nurse
Sky Rehabilitation Center
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Specialty Medical Surgical/Rehab
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering skills development and adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in patient records management.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
LVN / LPN
Norton Hospital
12.2013 - 05.2016
- Specialty Tele Oncology Team
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
Education
BSN - RN
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KentuckyLPN - undefined
Bowling Green Technical College
Bowling Green, KentuckyGeneral Education - undefined
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IllinoisHigh school Diploma - undefined
Granite City High school
Granite CitySkills
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility
- Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents
- Relate well to people from a variety of cultures
- Develop rapport with patients, family, staff, and physicians
- Dependable and a team worker
- ICU nurse experience
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- CRRT experience
- Vents experience
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Nursing
05.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
The Medical Center at Bowling Green
12.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
06.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Sky Rehabilitation Center
12.2015 - 06.2016
LVN / LPN
Norton Hospital
12.2013 - 05.2016
LPN - undefined
Bowling Green Technical College
General Education - undefined
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
High school Diploma - undefined
Granite City High school
BSN - RN
Galen College of Nursing