C​ANDISE​ L.

H​ILLMAN
RN License #156756
200 Larkin Springs Rd, Madison, TN 37115
615-506-7054
Chillman200@gmail.com

P​ROFESSIONAL​ ​OBJECTIVE
Dedicated experienced nurse with exceptional clinical, and communication skills. Comfortable in fast-paced
Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care, Emergency Room, and Criminal Justice environments. Known for the ability to
quickly and effectively discern needs, problem solve, and strengthen relationships with a high volume of diverse
patients, family members and staff while maintaining a composed, diplomatic, and helpful demeanor. 14-year
portfolio consists of preceptorship, leadership, mentorship and assistant manager.

QUALIFICATION​ ​SUMMARY

● Highly skilled career professional with twelve years of critical care experience
● Implementation of critical thinking skills
● The ability to uplift team members by creating a positive working environment
● Excellent interpersonal skills and team oriented relationships with co-workers and
managers
● Trustworthy and reliable with great organizational skills

P​ROFESSIONAL​ EXPERIENCE
TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM-NASHVILLE CAMPUS- NASHVILLE,
TENNESSEE

Registered Nurse II, 2N (40hour/week)

Manages all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient 2019-Present
care. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain
effective interpersonal relationships Plans, organizes, directs and surprises the activities of
others to complete assignments in a safe and timely manner as a charge nurse and serves as a
resource for colleagues. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific
components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition
through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after
discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Consider all characteristics
of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and
previous experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and
guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary
team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program
level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

Key Functions
Device Expert
Clinical Expertise
Charge Nurse

TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM-NASHVILLE CAMPUS- NASHVILLE,

TENNESSEE

Registered Nurse II, Medical Intensive Care Unit (40 hour/week), MICU 2018-2019
RN to a 13 bed Medical Intensive Care Unit playing a key role to an interdisciplinary team of
Medical Doctors, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists. Social Workers and RNs.
Developed ability to adapt and learn while incorporating past work experience and utilizing
multidisciplinary resources. Individualized continuum of care planning and management with
maximum efficiency by communicating pertinent patient/family information accurately and
objectively. Utilizes interdisciplinary approach to collaborate healthcare team problem solving to
yield optimum patient care outcomes through the development and implementation of individual
treatment plans for patients with an array of cardiovascular and medical illnesses. Assist with
rapid responses, codes, intubations, cardioversions, bronchoscopy, be
esophagogastroduodenoscopy, chest-tube insertions and central line insertions. Vast knowledge
in devices from external pacemakers, pulmonary artery catchers, intra-aortic balloon pump,
bispectral index and train-of-four monitoring.

Key Functions
Device Expert
Clinical Expertise
Charge Nurse
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER- NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Clinical Staff Leader (Assistant Manager),CVICU​ 2013-2019

The Clinical Staff Leader is a direct supervisory leadership role that is a key member of the
Nursing leadership team. The CSL leads a cohort of the assigned unit’s staff members and
actively participates in overall management of the unit, development of clinical practice, and
provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people
leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling.

The primary focus of the Clinical Staff Leader is to ensure the unit’s optimal performance during
each assigned shift and within their team of direct reports by engaging in effective problem
solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned cohort.

The Clinical Staff Leader provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for
their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. The Clinical Staff Leader works
collaboratively with the leadership team and staff members in assuring a patient/family focused
environment.

Key Functions:
People Leadership
Communication
Quality & Compliance & Safety
Building Relationships & Service
Planning & Organizing

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Charge Nurse, CVICU

A 27 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit caring for a wide variety of patients ranging from
myocardial infarction lung transplant heart transplant and vascular. Daily activities involve daily
rounding with cardiac nurse practitioners and cardiac surgeons in the plan of care for each
patient. Promote patient safety and patient education. Responsible for total patient care,
including medications, orders, and execution of treatment, maintaining accurate patient clinical
records according to hospital standards, monitoring cardiac devices and continuous IV drug
manipulation. Assist with procedures at the bedside, e.g. tracheostomy, chest tube removal,
bronchoscopy, cardioversions, and intubations. Member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) that
responds to designated step-down units. Preceptor to Nurse Residence (New Graduates) and
experience nurses new to CVICU at Vanderbilt. Delegate tasks to staff members throughout the
day. Make assignments for the oncoming shift. Change staff assignments according to the acuity
of the unit. Work closely with the management team and help with decisions that are made to
improve the unit. The devices used are as followed
● Ventilators
● Hemodynamic monitoring
● CVVHD
● IABP
● Arctic Sun (hypothermia)
● LVAD
● BIS monitoring
● Pacemakers
● Centrimag
● ECMO

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 2006-2010

Registered Nurse, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Providing critical and non-emergent care to adults/adolescents in a 55 bed ER unit with hall beds. A fast paced Level
1 trauma unit, which is a certified stroke, chest pain, and congestive heart failure center. Assisting and treating
patients with ESI levels ranging from 1-4. Manage the care of patients, including patient and family education and
continuum of care planning. A participant of the Pressure Ulcer and Policy/ Procedure committees. Active member of
the Unit Board. Preceptor to Nurse Residence (New Graduates), as well as other ancillary staff and mentor to other
nursing staff members.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER-NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 2007-2010

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Providing care to prisoners in a clinic setting and promoting patient safety and patient education. Trained new staff.
Delegate work duties to staff. Responsible for total patient care, including medications, orders, and execution of
treatment. Charge and staff responsibilities including, head-to-toe assessments, treating acute and on-going health
issues. Participant on the rapid response team.
E​DUCATION
Tennessee State University 2010-2012
Masters of Science​ in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee State University ​2006

Bachelor of Science​ in Nursing

PROFESSIONAL​ M​EMBERSHIP
American Nursing Association 2006-Current
Sigma Theta Tau International ​(Honor Society of Nursing) 2010-Current

2006 CLASS SECRETARY 2006

● CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE 2012 OUTSTANDING SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AWARD 2012.

C​ANDISE​ L. H​ILLMAN
RN License #156756
200 Larkin Springs Rd, Madison, TN 37115
615-506-7054
Chillman200@gmail.com