CANDACE WILLIAMS MSN, APRN, AGNP-C

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EDUCATION

Kaplan University, Davenport Illinois

Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 2015

Capstone Project: Building on the awareness of Prostate Cancer Screening of the African American Male

population

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor’s in Nursing 2011

Awards

Service Excellence Training and Program Implementation 2010

Leadership Core Curriculum 2010

CMS 9t Scope of Work Project relating to Restraints and Wounds 2009

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Internal Medicine in St Clair Shores - Student Nurse 2014

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Student Nurse- Student Nurse

• Provided primary care to patients ages 18 and older family practice

• Treated acute illnesses & managed stable chronic illnesses

• Performed complete histories and physical examinations

• Developed individualized management plans

• Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests

• Incorporated counseling regarding primary preventive health measures into periodic visits.

Shore pointe Nursing Center- Student Nurse 2014

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Provided primary care to patients ages 18 and older family practice

• Treated acute illnesses & managed stable chronic illnesses

• Performed complete histories and physical examinations

• Developed individualized management plans

• Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests

• Incorporated counseling regarding primary preventive health measures into periodic visits.

Kindred Hospital-Student Nurse 2014

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Student Nurse

• Provided primary care to patients ages 18 and older family practice

• Treated acute illnesses & managed stable chronic illnesses

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• Performed complete histories and physical examinations

• Developed individualized management plans

• Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests

• Incorporated counseling regarding primary preventive health measures into periodic visits.

First Person Clinic- Student Nurse 2015

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Provided primary care to patients ages 18 and older family practice

• Treated acute illnesses & managed stable chronic illnesses such

• Performed complete histories and physical examinations

• Developed individualized management plans

• Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests

• Incorporated counseling regarding primary preventive health measures into periodic visits.

St Joseph’s Nursing & Rehabilitation- Student Nurse 2015

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Provided primary care to patients ages 18 and older family practice

• Treated acute illnesses & managed stable chronic illnesses such

• Performed complete histories and physical examinations

• Developed individualized management plans

• Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests

• Incorporated counseling regarding primary preventive health measures into periodic visits.

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Advance Pain Management

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 9/2019-Present

• Perform physical examinations

• Record Medical histories

• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plan

• Develop individualize Pain management for established patients

• Order and evaluate diagnostic test

Laza Medical

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Locum ) 01/2019-6/2019

• Home physician services

• Provided primary care to patients ages 18 and older family practice

• Performed complete histories and physical examinations

• Treated acute illnesses & managed stable chronic illnesses

• Developed individualized management plans

• Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests

• Incorporated counseling regarding primary preventive health measures into periodic visits.

Wound Technology Network

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 12/2018 - Present

• Provision of hands-on care to patients as directed by Woundtech needs.

• Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods able to be safely completed in

the place of patient visit and all associated procedures to complete the debridement

• Application and management of topical wound care and associated wound management products.

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• Direction and recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes. This includes

but is not limited to labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted

Closure device, and orthotics

• Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up to same

• Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or

supplies (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within her/his scope of practice,

license and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician

• Diabetic Foot Ulcer risk assessment for Members with Diabetes, as per the ADA guidelines.

• Education of patients as to the topical and systemic management of their wounds

• Education of the Primary Care Physician (PCP), CM, or referring Physician on current wound

management practices

• Provision of regular updates to the PCP, CM, or referring Physician on the status of their patient’s

systemic conditions associated with wound care. Also, provision of updates on the patient’s wound status

that were assessed by ANP or PA or in conjunction with another Woundtech clinician’s assessment

Chamberlain University

Nursing Instructor RN-BSN 10/2017 - 01/2019

• Clinical instructor responsibilities are to prepare nursing student for a career in nursing while learning

in and undergraduate program.

• Where promoting learning the cognitive, psychomotor, aspect of human behavior. Problem solving,

critical thinking skills, as well as legal and ethical issue.

• Students are taught computer application medical terminology, anatomy/physiology.

• Students are also given an opportunity to assess the lifespan in healthcare through fundamentals,

math, nursing/ dosages /calculation, Pharmacology/medication delivery, geriatric nursing, nursing

medical/ surgical, maternal newborn, pediatrics, mental health concepts, and professionalism.

Brightwood College

Nursing Instructor 05/2017 - 11/2018

• Clinical instructor responsibilities are to prepare nursing student for a career in nursing while learning

in and undergraduate program.

• Where promoting learning the cognitive, psychomotor, aspect of human behavior. Problem solving,

critical thinking skills, as well as legal and ethical issue.

• Students are taught computer application medical terminology, anatomy/physiology.

• Students are also given an opportunity to assess the lifespan in healthcare through fundamentals,

math, nursing/ dosages /calculation, Pharmacology/medication delivery, geriatric nursing, nursing

medical/surgical, maternal newborn, pediatrics, mental health concepts, and professionalism.

Vibra Hospital

Director of Nursing LTAC 08/2016- 03/2017

• Responsible for the overall operations for the assigned nursing unit

• Ensures the delivery of efficient, high quality patient care and services

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• Works with employees and other managers/supervisors to develop systems and procedures

necessary for daily operations

• Provides training, information and support to solve problems and accomplish assigned objectives.

• Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies

processes for improvement in daily work

Cambridge South Nursing Center

Director of Nursing 07/2015-08/2016

• 80 beds work closely with the Administrator and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality

standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and HCR Manor Care standards,

guidelines and regulations

• Worked closely with rehab Director and Administrator to coordinate therapy

• readiness program ensuring therapy minutes are captured.

• Coordinates Infection Control Program and Wound Care Program to ensure compliance is

maintained.

• In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. Develop and

administer departmental budget.

• Maintain appropriate nurse staffing levels and schedules accordingly, to ensure adequate patient care

coverage

Kindred Hospital

Staff Nurse 12/2013-07/2015

Medical Record Acute Care Skills: Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Acute Care Nursing,

Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Vents, Central lines PICC Lines-Peripheral

blood draw, Telemetry, Wound Care, Team Leader, Electronic

• Provided supervision and oversight of 40 nurses.

• Provided planning and delivery of direct and

indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and

Evaluation.

• Developed nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and

interdisciplinary staff as necessary.

• Communicated changes in patient's clinical condition with

Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.

• Participated in discharge planning process.

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University of Detroit Mercy

Clinical instructor adjunct 09/2013-12/2015

• Clinical instructor responsibilities are to prepare nursing student for a career in

Nursing while leaning in a undergraduate program

• Where promoting learning the cognitive, psychomotor, aspect of human behavior.

• Problem solving, critical thinking skills, as well as legal and ethical issue, students

are taught computer application medical terminology, anatomy/physiology.

• Students are also given an opportunity to assess the lifespan in healthcare practical

nursing fundamentals, applied math nursing/ dosages /calculation,

• Pharmacology/medication delivery, geriatric nursing, nursing medical/surgical, material newborn, pediatrics,

mental health concepts, and professionalism.

CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner

American Academy Nurse Practitioner Certification Board 2018-2023

Nevada State Board of Nursing Licensed 09-2018/05-2021 (Registered Nurse and Advance Practice Nurse)

DEA Certification 10/15/2019-03/31/22

Nevada Board of Pharmacy Certification 9/30/2019-10/31/2019

Michigan State Board of Nursing 11-2018/04-2020 (Registered Nurse and Advance Practice Nurse)

Basic Life Support Certification 1/2020

LANGUAGES

[English - native language]

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