Candice Petersen
Pelican Rapids,Mn
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional experienced with varying levels of patient care and advocacy. I utilize effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to maintain a high standard of care. I am excited for the opportunity to continue building my health care knowledge in a new environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Ecumen
04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity
- provide compassionate and attentive care
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills
Direct Support Professional
West Central Community Services
06.2021 - Current
- Provide ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Support independent living skills including socialization
- Monitor and report changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitor and support continuity of care for chronic health conditions
Designated Manager and Coordinator
Crystal Lakes Inn
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Coordinated medical care planning including medication oversight
- Hire, train, and evaluated employee performance
- Managed state and county licensing renewals to ensure compliance
- Enhanced team performance with effective communication and detailed plans for client care
- Documented progress notes to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team, and to maintain up to date records
- Improved patient outcomes with accurate documentation of mental health symptoms and progress.
- Provided intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Coordinated end of life care and facilitated smooth transitions between stages of hospice care by effectively working with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Central Lakes Community College
Brainerd, MNRingdahl Ambulance Service
Associate of Science - RN
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN05-2026
TMA-11/2023 -
CNA-Ecumen in House Program/Mstate
04-2023
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Reliable team player
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Willingness to learn
- Task prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
CNA
Ecumen
04.2023
Direct Support Professional
West Central Community Services
06.2021 - Current
Designated Manager and Coordinator
Crystal Lakes Inn
06.2016 - 05.2021
No Degree - LPN
Central Lakes Community College
Ringdahl Ambulance Service
Associate of Science - RN
Northwest Technical College
TMA-11/2023 -
CNA-Ecumen in House Program/Mstate
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