Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric
Resume:
Darius J. Candelario, BSN, RN-BC, MAN,MSN, FNP-C
**** **** **. ** **** 226 Salem, Oregon USA 97306
903-***-**** ******.**********@*****.***
*Strategic Planning and Curriculum Building *Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
*Evidence Based Research Practices in Management * Medication Management
*Holistic Approach in Treating Patients *Utilization Management ICD-10 & MCG
Education
Master of Developmental Psychology – South Ville International College (will graduate Winter 2023)
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (United States University- California)
Master of Arts in Nursing major in Leadership and Management with thesis and exam
Philippine Women’s University (co-ed) May 2010 (graduate)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Santo Thomas (March 1996)
Professional Teaching Experience
Valenzuela Medical Center (Manila, Philippines) April 12, 2001-June 12, 2015
Clinical Manager, Lecturer & Educator
Worked in Medical Surgical and Psychiatric Units.
Also worked with St.Louis Review Center, Rank One review Center, Aetna Insurance Lecturer for NCLEX and Utilization Management and Labagnoy review center.
Built my own review center, PRO-REVIEW in Manila, Philippines.
Lead community-based projects based on public education and increased client base.
Developed and implemented daily “huddles” to enhance “real time” communication with staff.
Created, compiled, and sent weekly staff email newsletter.
Created curriculum for graduate nurses and new RN’s aiming to pass the NCLEX-RN as well as to be certified in CBT and RET.
Regularly had to handled customer complaints in person, on the phone, via email, and through social media.
Developed and successfully piloted a new High Impact Care Delivery model patterned to a Rational Emotive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy treatments combining Six Sigma Leadership to all nurses.
Achieved above average employee satisfaction scores for 2013 and 2015.
Worked with a Team of Specialized Educational and Clinical neuropsychologist.
Professional Medical Experience:
Whitmire Clinic Feb.12, 2022 – Current
1126 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR
Family Nurse Practitioner major in primary care, pain management, orthopedic, men’s health and regenerative medicine
Primary care and family medicine (wellness exam, medication management, preventive medicine, weight management, common psychiatric patients, STD’s, etc.)
Giving FDA approved Neurocognitive testing and treatment after a head concussion, giving depression scale test (PHQ-9), giving trigger point injections (lidocaine, ketorolac, and steroids (not on the tendons or cartilage), doing cranial nerves assessment, follow-up regarding muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety medications, and short-term non-addictive sleeping pills.
Doing ultrasound guided injections while doing perinatal allograft tissue injections (stem cells, hyaluronic acid, and platelet rich plasma). Doing IV therapy, blood draws, order labs, imaging studies, Patient education as to the diagnosis, treatment options, pre and post care
Collaboration with the medical assistants, colleagues, and staff for comprehensive patient care regarding evidence-based research innovations that helps treatment care.
Assisting urgent care, wellness exam and also do allergist percutaneous scratch test with subcutaneous immunotherapy or desensitization.
Patient exams and consultations- orthopedic exams, functional exams, peripheral neuropathy exam (HPI, medical history, physical exams, and review pertinent medical records/imaging)
Typical patients seen: Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA), urgent care, orthopedic patients, and neurocognitive disorders.
Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) October 04, December 20, 2021
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. Portland Oregon
(Travel nurse)
Medical Surgical RN
Medi port / power port, PICC line, PCA pump, blood transfusion, inserting IV, ostomy care, chest tubes, BPAP and CPAP, TPN, PEG tube, wound care, psychiatric illness, nutrition and lifestyle concerns, kangaroo pump, IV machines, GJ tube pediatrics, O2 tanks, mechanical ventilators and infection control.
USED EPIC as an EHR
Concordia St. Paul University Portland, Oregon June 7, 2021 – October 1,2021
9600 SW Barnes Rd #300, Portland, OR 97225
Clinical Instructor in St.Vincent Providence Hospital (Psychiatric and Medical Surgical Ward)
Teaching nursing students in the adult psychiatric about therapeutic communications, group counselling, medication administration, self-awareness, milieu therapy, bibliotherapy, trauma informed care, detoxification for substance abuse, charting, assisting Mental Status Examination. Medical-Surgical Unit – taught pharmacology, insulin administration, infection control, pharmacology (HTN, DM, hypo and hyperthyroidism), wound care and head to toe physical assessment.
Cedar Hills Psychiatric Medical Center Beaverton Oregon
10300 SW Eastridge St, Portland, OR 97225
Psychiatric Nurse (VCS travel agency) January 25 – June 4, 2021
Doing Mental Status examination, psychiatric medication reconciliation, direct admission, motivational speaking,
Taking care of detox patients using CIWA and COW. Neurological checks and assessment.
Kaiser Permanente Skyline (AMN Travel agency)
Medical Surgical Nurse (contractual) December 15, 2019 to January 11, 2021
-Review patients’ medical history to evaluate the condition of the feet, ankle or lower leg.
-Do LOPS test and Foot Doppler studies to determine neuropathy.
-Carry out diagnosis on the feet through X-ray examination and medical laboratory tests.
-Fit prosthetic appliances such as shoe inserts to improve patients’ mobility.
-Prescribe medication for feet conditions such as plantar fascitis, heel stress, and athlete’s foot.
-Refer patients to other specialists to treat conditions such as diabetes or arthritis.
-Apply podiatric techniques such as whirlpool/paraffin baths, shortwave, and low voltage electrical treatment for patients.
-Advise patients on ways to increase speed of recovery and prevent future leg problems. Monitor the recovery progress of patients to determine the need for change in treatment.
Bridgeway Recovery and Outpatient Clinics November 15, 2018 to December 15,2019
Psychiatric Nurse and Nurse Educator
-Educating staff of evidence-based practices, quality assurance management, cart audits, recruitment of new nurses, patient admission and head to toe assessment with medication management and education.
Hendricks Medical Center (Abilene, TX) Under AYA Travel Nursing February 26, 2018 – November 10, 2018
Telemetry, Orthopedic, and Oncology RN
Cancer, medi port / power port, PICC line, PCA pump, Heparin drips, inserting IV, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, nephrostomy tubes, chest tubes, BPAP and CPAP, TPN, PEG tube, wound care, psychiatric illness, nutrition and lifestyle concerns, kangaroo pump, IV machines, giving chemo drugs, GJ tube pediatrics, O2 tanks, mechanical ventilators and infection control.
USED Allscripts as an HER
VIVA Home Health (Fort Worth, TX) September 11, 2017 – January 26, 2018
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
IV insertion with infants and children, newest Trilogy 100 mechanical ventilators, tracheostomy care, suprapubic catheter, wound vacs, and managing post-operative patients.
San Juan Regional Medical Center ( June 26, 2016 – September 9, 2017
Medical Surgical RN
Regularly floated between Telemetry, Oncology, and Psychiatry.
Telemetry, nitroglycerine and Cardizem drips, NSTEMI, STEMI, cardiac stents, medi port / power port, PICC line, PCA pump, Heparin drips, inserting IV, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, nephrostomy tubes, chest tubes, BPAP and CPAP, TPN, PEG tube, wound care, psychiatric illness, nutrition and lifestyle concerns, kangaroo pump, IV machines, giving chemo drugs, GJ tube pediatrics, O2 tanks, mechanical ventilators and infection control.
USED Meditech and Epic as an EHR
Genesis Skilled Nursing Facility (Farmington, NM) May 2016 – May 2017
Part Time Charge Nurse
CHF, PICC line, Heparin drips, inserting IV, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, TPN, PEG tube, wound care, psychiatric illness, nutrition and lifestyle concerns, kangaroo pump, IV machines, giving chemo drugs, GJ tube pediatrics, O2 tanks, and infection control.
Sage Memorial Hospital (Ganado, Arizona) February 4, 2014 – May 23, 2016
Medical Surgical /PACU
Medi port / power port, PICC line, PCA pump, blood transfusion, inserting IV, ostomy care, chest tubes, BPAP and CPAP, TPN, PEG tube, wound care, psychiatric illness, nutrition and lifestyle concerns, kangaroo pump, IV machines, GJ tube pediatrics, O2 tanks, mechanical ventilators and infection control.
USED Allscripts as an EHR
Other Professional Experience:
Awards
Best Thesis in Philippine Women’s University (2010)
Top 6 Oral Category for Microbiology Research Society (2013)
Top Paper in Korea: http://wans.umin.ne.jp/confe/3rd/3rd_schedule_PP.pdf pg.19 (2012)
Poster Category in the International Health Research Congress out of 81 countries (2010)
Trainings
Allscripts, Meditech, Cerner & Epic as an EHR (Electronic Health Record)
Mindfulness Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training at Oregon (June 2018)
SAMA-Managing Assaultive Behavior (August 2018)
Credentials and Licenses:
Nursing Licenses
ACTIVE LICENSES (https://www.nursys.com/LQC/LQCViewReport.aspx)
California-RN 95188068 ISSUED: 03/01/2019 EXPIRES: 02/28/2023
Oregon 201804388RN ISSUED: 06/07/2018 EXPIRES: 01/09/2024
Oregon FNP 202202435NP-PP ISSUED: 03/08/2022 EXPIRES: 01/10/2024
Credentials
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse EXPIRES: 04/02/2026 by ANCC ID#: 201-***-****
Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse EXPIRES: 01/26/2028 by ANCC ID#: 201-***-****
BLS Certified by AHA January 2020 EXPIRES: 01/09/2024 Certificate: 031********
References:
Gene Lissy, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Stayton Family Practice
*********@*****.***
Cellphone #: 503-999-601
Joshua Orr, DC
Chiropractor & Pain Management
Whitmire Chiropractics
Cellphone#: 503-***-****
Email: ******.***.**@*****.***
Felipe Felipe, BSN,RN
OHSU Charge Nurse
Cellphone number: 541-***-****
Brendan Wallace, BSN, RN
Co-worker at Cedar Hills Hospital Oregon USA
Email: *******.*******@*****.***,
***************@*****.***
Cellphone#: 971-***-****
Carmen Watchman
Coworker at San Juan Medical Center New Mexico USA
Email: ************@*****.***
Cellphone: 505-***-****
Marissa Alegre
Nurse Supervisor at Hendrick Medical Center
Email address: ***********@*****.***.**
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