Kandi Sillavan
Ashdown
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse with almost 5 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Seasoned 15 year Paramedic with a total of 18 years in EMS. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Wadley Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN Staff Nurse
Little River Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications
RN in L&D and ER
Christus St. Michael Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Labor & Delivery patient assessment
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Care of patients throughout all stages of labor
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Early recognition of hemorrhage & it's treatment
- Monitoring fetal heart tones
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- After Delivery care for mother & baby fundal massage
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
RN Staff Nurse
Post Acute Specialty Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Preformed aseptic procedures such as PICC line dressing changes, foley catheter placement, maintenance, and discontinuing
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications
Paramedic
Little River County Ambulance Service
05.2008 - 08.2019
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
EMT-Basic
Nevada County Ambulance Service
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2020
Associate of Science - RN
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR05.2019
Paramedic -
University of Arkansas Hope, Texarkana Community College
Hope, Ar12.2009
EMT-B -
Texarkana Community College
Texarkana, Tx05.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Performing EKGs
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Time Management
- Family Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Additional Information
- Arkansas Registered Nurse, License No. 120989, Exp. 11/30/24
- National Registry of EMS, Registry No. M8033627, Exp. 03/31/2025, Provider Level - Paramedic
- Arkansas Department of Health, License No. 23104, Exp. 03/31/2025, Provider Level - Paramedic
- Texas Department of State Health Services, License No. 769142, Exp. 06/30/2025, Provider Level - Paramedic
- AHA HeartCode BLS Provider, Exp. 03/31/2025
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Exp. 09/2025
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Exp. 05/2024
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Exp. 05/31/2027
- Emergency Severity Index (ESI), Completion Date 04/26/22
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Completion Date 05/12/2022
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Completion Date 10/17/2021
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Wadley Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Little River Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
RN in L&D and ER
Christus St. Michael Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Post Acute Specialty Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2019
Paramedic
Little River County Ambulance Service
05.2008 - 08.2019
EMT-Basic
Nevada County Ambulance Service
09.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associate of Science - RN
University of Arkansas
Paramedic -
University of Arkansas Hope, Texarkana Community College
EMT-B -
Texarkana Community College
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