Candice Gore
Union
Summary
Dedicated and proactive registered nurse with over ten years of experience in delivering patient-centered care. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care strategies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Wellness Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
Newton , Ms
02.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient vitals and responses, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments to care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and medication adherence.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, assesses risk factors and patient needs, and consults with other health team members as required under the supervision of a NP and/or physician.
- Determines what preventive services the patient qualifies for utilizing the appropriate Medicare/Medicare Advantage portal tools. Educates the patient and family regarding these services and any available resources.
Provides continuity by ensuring accurate appointment type set-up, prepping the paperwork for visit, and performing all aspects of the wellness visit per policy.
Ensures the provider has information documented for correct and complete billing of services rendered after face-to-face portion of the encounter. May also assist provider with procedures as needed, both technical and manual, under the supervision of a NP and/or physician.
Focuses on identifying and addressing chronic disease diagnoses, particularly Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC), to support effective risk management and ensure comprehensive patient care.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Neshoba General Hospital
Philadelphia, MS
12.2016 - 05.2022
- Delivered patient-centered care, monitoring vital signs and responding to patient needs effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored nursing staff in best practices for clinical procedures and patient management techniques.
- Provide, coordinate and document medical care throughout a patient’s stay at a facility.
Admitting and assessing patients
Administering medications and treatments
Monitoring vital signs and symptoms
Operating and tracking medical equipment
Running and ordering tests
Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists
Charting patient progress
Case Manager - RN
Accent Care Home Health
Sebastopol, MS
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans based on client goals.
- Monitored ongoing case progress, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers for effective care transitions.
- Develops and implements individualized patient care plans, conducting assessments and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to provide care. Key duties include managing patient loads, providing skilled nursing, monitoring progress, and directing home health aides.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Case management
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Care Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Case Manager - RN
Accent Care Home Health
01.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Neshoba General Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2022
RN Wellness Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College