Candice Daugherty
Tucson
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patients' medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
A team solutions
Tucson
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Major team player in the VA community extremely helpful in any and all situations
- Find solutions within the realm of patient care in any and all circumstances.
- Have experience with geriatric psychiatric patients that need overseeing.
- Feel very calm in emergency situation in order to keep the peace and to ensure the safety of the patient.
Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Full Time Nights
Sandstone Estates
Tucson
01.2025 - Current
- Full care of long term and short term patients in a rehabilitation setting. Handle overnight needs like vitals dinner bathing and call lights as needed
- Managed behavioral health patients in bhu unit, implementing care plans to ensure individualized support.
- Fostered safe, respectful relationships with residents and employees, promoting a supportive environment.
- Assisted residents in articulating their needs and preferences, enhancing their overall care experience.
- Make sure all residents and employees are cared for in every way possible
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
Tucson
05.2017 - 05.2024
- I am a certified nurse's assistant on the med surge floor in south campus. I perform many duties from assisting with daily living. To psychiatric companionship
- Maintained vigilant companionship and care for patients on the unit.
- Maintained vigilant companionship and care for patients on unit.
- Provided focused support for combative or restless patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Supervised patients by providing attentive sitting arrangements.
- Adapted to various units by floating to other floors, ensuring coverage and support where needed.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pegasus Senior Living
Tucson
04.2016 - 04.2017
- I was a med tech on the residential side and and memory care sides of the building overnights. I would help with ads and even help with meals when I would come in early.
Lead Medication Technician
Seirra del sol
Tucson
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient responses to medications and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Trained and supervised junior medication technicians in operational tasks to ensure adherence to protocols.
- Ensured cleanliness of living areas for over 80 residents
- Oversaw care for over 80 residents during night shifts, collaborating with 2 caregivers to maintain safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate MAR charting and narcotic counts daily and shift-by-shift to ensure medication accountability.
- Contacted doctors and nurses to request updated medication orders
- Maintained cleanliness of over 80 residents
Education
Certified nurses assistant (Certification) -
Caregiver training institute
Tucson, AZ 09.2009 - 12.2009
High school diploma or GED -
Jurupa Valley High School
Mira Loma, CASome College (No Degree) - Certificate of Surgical Technology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Patient Care
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication Administration
- Medication administration
- Feeding assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Basic Wound Care
- Basic Airway Management
- Emergency Response
- Crisis intervention
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Condition monitoring
- Dementia Patient care
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Memory Care
- Geriatrics
- Geriatric care expertise
- Hospice
- Skilled nursing facility
- Nursing home expertise
- Infection control procedures
- Urinary catheter care
- Blood glucose testing
- Wound care
- Care plan implementation
- Documentation management
- Monitoring fluids
- Safety management
- Response observation
- Personal care assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Personal grooming assistance
- Patient Mobility Support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Restraint application
- Oxygen therapy
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Safety management
- Hospital Experience
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Indirect care
- Basic Patient care Coordination
- Feeding assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Patient intake
- Vital signs collection
- Emergency response
- Collecting specimens
- Intake assessments
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Medication administration
- Basic Airway Management
- Basic Wound Care
- Patient intake
- Personal needs support
- Patient lifting
- Emergency response
Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- CNA
- Licensed Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Caregiver Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Certified Medication Aide
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- Driver's License
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
A team solutions
05.2026 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Full Time Nights
Sandstone Estates
01.2025 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
05.2017 - 05.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pegasus Senior Living
04.2016 - 04.2017
Certified nurses assistant (Certification) -
Caregiver training institute
09.2009 - 12.2009
Lead Medication Technician
Seirra del sol
01.2009 - 06.2014
High school diploma or GED -
Jurupa Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Surgical Technology
Pima Community College