Candice Keays BNRN GNC(c)
Lower Cove,NB
Summary
To be involved in professional interdisciplinary teamwork where I can utilize my leadership skills and compassionate care to promote an effective, safe and positive work environment
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager for Gerontological Nursing
Kiwanis Nursing Home
04.2021 - Current
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to promote effective, safe nursing care.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for clients to meet their individual needs and ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support and treatment plans for residents
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and caregivers to ensure resident needs were met.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging behaviours.
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by advocating for policy changes.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethics and standards.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Clinical Instructor for Nursing Course 1235 & 1136
UNB Faculty of Nursing
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Contract Academic Instructor for 4 Clinical Rotations in longterm care
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
- Created individualized learning plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation
- Guided students in developing effective patient communication and bedside manners.
Registered Nurse
Veteran's Health Unit
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oromocto Public Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
Education
CNA Gerontological Certification -
05.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
Moncton05.2017
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Relationship building
- Chronic disease management
- Decision-making
- Emotional awareness
- Vulnerable population awareness
- Empathy and compassion
- Family education
- Time management
- Active listening
- Blood work
- Palliative care
- Wound care
- Ostomy care
- Dosage calculation
- Medication knowledge
- Mechanical lifts
Additional Training
- Application sent to UNB for Certification in Leadership and Management for Healthcare Professionals - Awaiting Acceptance for Summer 2025
- Member of Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, 2025
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification, 2025
- 16th Annual Virtual Wound & Skintastic Conference, 2024
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Refresher Course, 2023
- Taking Ownership in Palliative Care Course - Pallium Canada, 2022
- Transformational Leadership Course, 2022
- Frontline Leadership Course, 2022
- Take Charge of your Nursing Career Course, 2022
- Workplace Bullying & Solutions for Nursing Practise Course, 2022
- Critical Converstations in Healthcare Course, 2022
- All the Right Moves Training, 2022
References
Upon request
Timeline
Case Manager for Gerontological Nursing
Kiwanis Nursing Home
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Instructor for Nursing Course 1235 & 1136
UNB Faculty of Nursing
09.2020 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Veteran's Health Unit
05.2018 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oromocto Public Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
CNA Gerontological Certification -
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
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