Candias Smith # * Van Crest Lane Florissant, Mo **033 314-***-****

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Objective

Seeking a position in a patient centered environment to apply my extensive experience in providing quality patient care and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for present growth as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Family Nurse Practitioner- Certified (2016)

• Registered Nurse(2009)

Education

• 2013-2016 University of Missouri Saint Louis, St. Louis, Mo Master of Science in Nursing August 2016 Family Nurse Practitioner

• Clinical Hours- Nurse Intern Betty Jenn Kerr People's Health Centers- 125 Women's Health, 150 Internal Medicine, 125 Pediatrics

Walgreens take care clinic 100 Speciality- 100

• 2011 to 2013 University of Missouri Saint Louis Bachelor's of Science and Nursing

• 2007 to 2009 Florissant Valley Saint Louis Community College 2 year degree obtained licensure as a Registered Nurse

• 2002 to 2007 Florissant Valley Saint Louis Community College Associates in Arts and Science Experience

December 2017 to current

Adjunct faculty-Chamberlain University, St. Louis, Mo Instruction of fundamental nursing, community and clinical assessments. Proficiency check-outs for all level students. Canvas training and skills assessment labs. January 2016 to December 2016

Registered Nurse -Betty Jenn Kerr People's Health Centers, St. Louis, Mo Clinical assessments, primary nursing care, patient education in core diagnosis, patient contact to improve appointment and medication compliance, Core measures data review and analysis, corporate compliance regulations, patient centered health care plan discussions, immunization review and administration.

June 2015 to June 2016

Registered Nurse- Staff Nurse St. Alexian Brothers Lansdowne St. Louis, Mo Charge in the care of a 15 bed rehabilitation of acute care patients. Coordinate care with comprehensive collaborative team of physicians, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary, and nursing staff. Weekly skin assessments, vital sign monitoring, IV administration. Extending assistance to the long term care, and geriatric psychiatric units with 60 beds each. August 2014 to May 2015

Registered Nurse Liaison- Home health Mercy LLC St. Louis, Mo Daily nursing visits for Vital signs, skin assessments, initial intake assessments with semi- annual evaluations with titration of services rendered. Activity of daily living evaluations. wound monitoring. patient education and safety modulation. patient medication set up and monitoring. initiation and reconciliation of care plans. facilitated new employee hire and maintenance. March 2012 to December 2014

Registered Nurse Clinical Care partner Instructor Saint Louis Community College Adjunct faculty St. Louis, Mo

Instructed students in a clinical and didactic setting. promoting learning, certifying students for the administration of safe patient care. Lecture with hands on instructions. Test administration and review.

December 2008 to July 2014

Registered Nurse Staff Nurse DePaul Health Care Center SSM St. Louis, Mo Medical Surgical, Telemetry monitoring, Charge nurse relief, pre- and post-op monitoring and checklist, phlebotomy, IV pump safety, peritoneal dialysis, assessment validation, fall team correspondent, retention specialist, chart audits, peer review evaluations, patient assignments, team building, floor productivity monitoring. Provided general patient education and instruction with demonstration feedback. medication administration. Primary preceptor and new employee orientation.

April 2011 to April 2014

Registered Nurse Travel Nurse- Nurses PRN St. Louis, Mo Care provided for patient with a variety of diagnosis predominantly in extended care facilities and rehab. Specialized nursing to meet patient needs. Coordinated patient care with fellow nursing staff and family. provided respiratory care, wound care, and psychosocial support for the elderly.

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Awards and Grants

• 2014-Grant to study abroad to Mekele, Ethiopia with mission work

• 2012–Award of excellence in didactic training

• 2011-Daisy award winner

Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, EKG readings, Wound care specialist, stroke certified

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