Candace S. Henderson
Texarkana,AR
Summary
Experienced and compassionate nursing professional dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Demonstrated ability to effectively address patient needs and ensure comfort through attentive and detail-oriented care. Committed to maximizing patient satisfaction, safety, and overall wellness across diverse backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
UAMS- Southwest Texarkana
02.2021 - Current
- As the pediatric nurse my duties include: caring for children ages newborn to 18 years, obtaining growth measurements, performing newborn screening, administering immunizations to children, provide health education to patients and families regarding treatment, and manage multiple patients simultaneously and develop strong relationships with patients and families.
- Assist adult patients to examination rooms, check patients' weight, height, and vital signs, obtain information related to patients visit, chart information using Epic charting system, Injections, wound dressings, patient education, clinical medication count each month, train new hire nurses as needed, and other duties as delegated by supervisors
Hospice Aide
Aspen Home Health and Hospice
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Assist clients with ADLs such as showers, bed baths, oral care, hair care, dressing, grooming, ambulation, transferring, documentation of activities of daily living, ROM, meal preparation, feeding, Hoyer lift transfer, transportation, and medication reminders
- Trained more than ten new hires Hospice Aides
Personal Care Assistant
Sole Proprietorship
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Assist clients in private homes with showering, bed bath, grooming, and oral care
- Comfort clients and provide them with reassurance and encouragement
- Provide clients' family with emotional support
- Cleaned and sanitized the client’s home
- Provide reliable transportation to grocery stores and doctor appointments
Hospice Aide
Heart to Heart Hospice
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Maintains control of supplies and inventory in accordance with hospice procedures
- Complied with HIPAA standards in patient documentation and interactions
- Worked as part of a team to properly execute proper care of body mechanics and the safety of clients
- Provided care to clients including showers, grooming, and feeding
- Provided necessary supplies, support, and assisted medical staff and clients for specific unit procedures
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Care Center of Cypress
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Ensured the timely flow of information by maintaining thorough client records and updating the healthcare team on clients’ status
- Work closely with co-workers to create a productive work environment
- Safety and monitoring of clients
- Abilities to give an accurate report on each assigned client to an oncoming nursing assistant
- Assist clients with daily living activities and assisted with feeding and hydration
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Retirement Community
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided primary client care and assistance with daily living activities
- Worked as part of a team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of clients
- Maintained client’s privacy and confidentiality to the client’s information
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reunion Plaza Care Center
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Provided caring companionship to the elderly and developmentally disabled clients
- Provided primary client care and assistance with daily living activities including meals
- Worked as part of a team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of clients
- Maintained client’s privacy and confidentiality to the client’s information
- Supported needs of 100+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX08.2020
Associate in General Studies - undefined
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX12.2018
Skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication
- Ability to follow set rules and protocol
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Strong Work Ethic
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Leadership
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Documentation Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Patient Assessment/Education
- Donning and Doffing PPE
- Tracheostomy care/Suctioning
- Medication Administration/Injections
- Enema Insertion
- Wound Care
- NG tube insertion/feeding
- Foley Catheterization
- Donning Sterile Gloves
- IV Therapy and Blood draws
- Medical Terminology
- Catheter care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Post operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Infection control
- Nursing ethics
- Neonatal care
- Palliative care
Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 01/01/25, 04/01/25
- Licensed Vocational Nursing, 12/01/20, 10/01/25
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/01/10, 05/01/22
- BLS provider (CPR and AED), 07/21, 08/25
Timeline
LPN
UAMS- Southwest Texarkana
02.2021 - Current
Hospice Aide
Aspen Home Health and Hospice
04.2018 - 12.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Sole Proprietorship
08.2014 - 04.2018
Hospice Aide
Heart to Heart Hospice
07.2012 - 10.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Care Center of Cypress
06.2011 - 07.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Retirement Community
10.2010 - 06.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reunion Plaza Care Center
05.2010 - 10.2010
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
North Central Texas College
Associate in General Studies - undefined
North Central Texas College
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 01/01/25, 04/01/25
- Licensed Vocational Nursing, 12/01/20, 10/01/25
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/01/10, 05/01/22
- BLS provider (CPR and AED), 07/21, 08/25
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
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