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Candace Dunn, R.N.

PHONE: 701-***-**** PO Box 403 Surrey, North Dakota 58785

Mail:ablonc@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

With over 30 years’ experience in nursing, I find myself to be exceptionally well-organized, creative and self motivated. I

genuinely like talking to people, I believe in people and their potential; and therefore I empower them to make decisions and be

accountable. I am empathetic and understand the dilemmas that Individuals encounter. People turn to me with their problems,

because I listen. I am a problem solver with the ability to engage others in collaborative problem solving. I can be a broker and

consultant regarding resources. I engage People in their problem solving without taking over and being a threat. I am a self-

starter, good at self-management, and am capable of working alone. My realm of background parameters is versatile,

incorporating a wide variety of situations. I have experience in various settings: Elementary School Nurse/Clinician, clinic and

ambulatory care center prioritizing, quality assurance, quality management, case management, home health, Endoscopy, critical

care, emergency room and outpatient surgical/PACU. I set my own goals as necessary; however I am open-minded and flexible

enough to encourage open suggestions and guidance as to what is expected of me. I structure and prioritize to meet the goals

necessary to fulfill the position I am in. People describe me as a realist; independent and reliable. From the phone to the

computer, I am at home with electronic technology and learn on the net. As a personal nurse with your organization, I can make a

difference in the lives of the individuals I care for, and improve their health outcomes and expectations. Through my clinical

knowledge, support and desire to educate and empower the patients of the community, I can make significant positive impact in

the communal health and the delivery of service in any individual situation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NURSING

7/2010-PRESENT-Souris Valley Care Center-Velva, North Dakota-Availability for charge responsibilities and medication administration for

residential population.

1991-4/2010-All About Staffing (an HCA-Columbia affiliate), Sunrise, Florida-Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and

leadership in the anticipation, assessment and planning for the care of the patient in critical need. Demonstrated case management capabilities, under

contract, involving QA & utilization review. This is inclusive of the PACU, ER, ambulatory care clinic, and ICU/CCU environments. Contracted 6

months, working every weekend in the ICU or Pediatric units of the Plantation General Hospital facility. More references from this facility, available

at your request.

1995-5/2010 - Surgi-Staff Nursing Agency – PACU, Pre-Post op, Endoscopy responsibilities in the perioperative atmosphere, incorporating the

needs of both inpatient and outpatient environments at Hialeah and Palmetto General Hospitals, as well as other Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca

Raton/Delray Beach, and Coral Gables based facilities.

9/2007-3/2009 – Intellistaff/Msn nursing agency –icu, ccu, er, and pacu experience; also Contracted with the Broward Board of Education to work

for Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School for the School Year as the clinic nurse, last year.

7/2005-6/2010 – Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – Per-Diem staff IV Team Nurse. To obtain IV access for those who are too difficult to

be obtained by the floor staff.

1986-1991 – All Better Nursing, North Miami, Florida-Patient care centered focus for Miami-based hospital facilities, doing critical care, PACU, ER

work; namely at Hialeah Hospital and Palmetto General Hospital. Was placed in the Miccosukee Indian Reservation, as their clinic Nurse; and

found it extremely rewarding and contributory to the betterment of the tribe.

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Candace Dunn

1985-1986 – Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey – First critical care position. Regional Burn Unit responsibilities. Attended a

three-hospital critical care course. Was instructed on the priorities of the critical care setting.

1981-1986 – Orange Memorial Hospital, Orange, New Jersey – Demonstrated abilities and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate plan of

care for the hospitalized patient in all departments. Per-diem float status, working mostly full-time hours. Cross-trained to function appropriate in

the Newborn nursery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Oncology and medical-Surgical Units, completing the position responsibilities

by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.

1979-1981 – United Hospitals of Newark (Presbyterian Hospital) – Premier nursing position. Was placed into a nine-week post graduate educational

program, collaborating smooth transition from nursing school to the nursing workforce.

Education & Training

1968-1970 – University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida Art Major

1971-1972 – Charron Williams College, Miami, Florida Medical Assistant Certification

1976-1979 – Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing Plainfield, New Jersey Nursing Diploma & Associate in Science Degree

Winter 2010 – Regis University, Denver, Colorado – Accepted and Matriculated into the RN to BSN and to MSN program to be accomplished

online, based on my significant past work experience.

In addition to the numerous and various continuing education studies through the years, I am a graduate of two complete critical care courses, ACLS

certification, BLS certification, registered nurse licensure in three states, real estate licensure in two states, and am capable of typing over 75 words

per minute with integral computer skills. I am fluent in Spanish and English; can speak, read and write in both languages. I am trained and certified

to apply permanent makeup, scar camophlage, and areola repigmentation s/p mastectomy & breast reconstruction for breast cancer.

Personal

I was born on Miami Beach, grew up in Northern New Jersey. I married in 1970, divorced in 1979. Raised my daughter by myself. She is now 34

years’ old, and I am the proud grandmother of two boys; one 13 years’ old; the other 18 months’ old. They live in New York State. I crochet and

love all sorts of handcrafts, have taught racquetball, was a health club pro, have modeled, and used to work out frequently…which I have been

starting again. I love to read, bike ride, roller blade, and wander through new areas. I love the country and miss the simple life. I am an avid animal

lover, have several birds which I breed. I still love my artwork and paint once in a while. I do some photography of which I was published and I

have a goal to write a couple of novels. I do look forward to continuing my education in the spring of next year, and I am accepted & matriculated

into an online R.N. to BSN & MSN program.

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