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Candida Blankenship, LPN

Objective I am seeking a rewarding and long-term position

with an establishment proven to provide quality and

innovative healthcare

Experience 2010 Virginia Beach Healthcare & Rehab. VA Beach,

VA

Licensed Practical Nurse

Charge Nurse responsibilities including supervision

of employees, schedule creation, and enforcement of

company policy

Responsible for proper adherence to company policy

regarding medication and treatment administration

on a skilled nursing unit

Maintains scope of practice for Licensed Practical

Nurses in LTC environment

2008 Sunrise Senior Living Columbus, OH

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provided quality resident care while contributing

to the interdisciplinary team

Responsible for increasing continuity of treatment

regimen with definitive results in wound care

provision.

Worked closely with the dietary team to ensure

prescribed diet menus were properly adhered to

2006-2008 Maxim Healthcare Columbus, OH

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provided in home care to individuals suffering from

debilitating mental and physical illnesses.

Acted as a liaison between the patient, family, and

the rest of the interdisciplinary team

Assisted in the creation and implementation of

individualized plans of care

2005 The Summit of Hidden Valley Oak Hill, WV

Licensed Practical Nurse

Charge Nurse responsibilities including the

supervision of six to ten employees.

Assisted the interdisciplinary team in the

provision of quality care including the

implementation of the treatment regimen

Responsible for overseeing the Admitting and

Discharge of Residents

2003 Bryden Place. Columbus, OH

Licensed Practical Nurse

Worked in the scope of practice of a Licensed

Practical Nurse in a Mental Healthcare Facility

Responsible for assessing, implementing, and the

revision of the care plan while working closely

with an interdisciplinary team

Maintained the security of a locked-down facility

2001-2003 Park West Court Apartments Columbus, OH

Licensed Practical Nurse

Worked in the scope of practice of a Licensed

Practical Nurse in an assisted living facility for

persons with MRDD and other developmental

disabilities while performing charge nurse

responsibilities including the supervision of up to

27 + employees

Responsible for assessing, implementing, and the

revision of the care plan while working closely

with the interdisciplinary team.

Completed comprehensive monthly assessments and

resident evaluations in a timely manner

1999 Boone County Nursing and Rehab Danville WV

Licensed Practical Nurse

Charge nurse responsibilities including the

supervision of CNA's in a long term care facility

Maintained precise wound documentation while

implementing prescribed treatment regimens for the

residents

Provided quality patient care while building

rapport with the residents

1998 Logan Park Care Center Logan, WV

Licensed Practical Nurse

Worked in the scope of practice of a Licensed

Practical Nurse in a long term care facility

Responsible for monitoring and reporting wound

documentation while serving as an integral part of

the health care team.

Supervised six to twelve CNA's while providing

quality patient care

1998 Appalachian Regional Hospital So. Williamson,

KY

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rotated between several departments of a modern

hospital setting providing quality care and acting

as part of the health care team

Provided acute care to the residents in the Skilled

Nursing unit of the facility

Involved in several community awareness projects

1996 Mingo Manor Nursing Home. Williamson, WV

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provided assistance with the activities of daily

living for residents in a long term care facility

Assisted the Residents to achieve optimum

independence and wellness while working with the

charge nurse and other members of the health care

team

Documented daily to assist with the provision of

continuity of care

Education 2009 Ashford University Clinton, IA

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program dual

majoring in Social Science with Education

Concentration/Health Care Administration

1997-1998 Mingo Co. Vocational School of PN

Delbarton, WV

Graduated receiving diploma from an accredited

Practical Nursing Program

Licensed by Examination in the state of West

Virginia in 1998

1996 Mingo Co Vo-Tech Delbarton, WV

Completed Nursing Assistant Program graduating with

high honors

Recognized at a National HOSA convention for

oracular ability

Received Certification to practice as a nursing

assistant by means of examination

Interest Volunteer - Red Cross Blood Donation Services,

environmental preservation, advocating for several

charitable organizations

Licenses Held Practical Nursing

West Virginia - 22633

Kentucky- 2033423

Ohio- PN.108174-MEDS.

Virginia - 000*******

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