Candice Matthews

Directed and provided leadership for all online BSN faculty, clinical, and academic staff to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered, achieving superior student outcomes. Participated in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of qualified faculty and staff, monitoring and evaluating their ongoing performance.

Educated Bachelor level nursing students in the clinical environment in community and mental health, providing constructive and positive feedback on clinical and skill performance. Ensured successful student learning experiences while providing excellent customer service through a CARE model.

Provided direction and support for ELMSN faculty and staff, including leadership for the ELMSN program, student admissions, orientation, and advising. Engaged in curriculum design, development, and policy, and participated in interprofessional collaboration in course instruction.

Served in a leadership capacity as direct supervisor and PACE liaison for DNP, MSN FNP, FNP-C, PMHNP, and ELMSN programs, achieving a 100% NCLEX Pass Rate for the 2023 Academic year across three cohorts. Provided leadership for faculty to increase effectiveness in teaching excellence, service, leadership, and scholarship.

Educated Master’s level nursing students in didactic, lab, simulation, and online environments, utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods. Developed educational materials consistent with university and department mission statements, theoretical frameworks, and accreditation standards.

Coordinated and managed care for members with COVID-19, chronic conditions, and high risk, for a yearly caseload of 150. Conducted plan and utilization review for Medicaid and DSNP populations, providing education and care coordination to promote health and prevent readmissions.

Coordinated and managed care for Wellcare health plan members with chronic conditions and high risk for a yearly caseload of 150. Conducted plan and utilization review for Medicare and DSNP populations, providing education and care coordination to promote health and prevent readmissions.

Coordinated and managed care for Buckeye state health plan members with a caseload of 125, ensuring continuity of care for discharge planning and care maintenance. Conducted plan and utilization review for Medicaid and DSNP populations, providing education and care coordination to prevent readmissions.

Educated Master level nursing students in the online environment in theoretical foundations and concepts, grading assignments and discussion postings per rubric. Ensured successful student learning experiences while providing excellent customer service through a CARE model.

Created CEUs and new educational in-services for staff, educating on and off the unit for skilled, long-term care, memory care, hospice, palliative care, home care, and assisted living for two sites up to 500 employees. Assisted in tracking TB tests, Hep B vaccinations, and STNA educational hours.

Instructed and implemented course objectives associated with Maternal Child Health and Adult Nursing II Med/Surg, and for pediatric clinical rotations. Evaluated and critiqued student performance in class, clinical, and on all assignments, and administered student learning assessment tools.

Managed and oversaw the transportation department, three Adult Day Health Centers, Nursing, onsite Clinic, Homecare, and Intake Nursing department, including faculty and budget reviews. Participated in Quality initiatives and conducted investigations and reporting on sentinel events.

Conducted initial face-to-face assessments for potential enrollees in PACE for Cuyahoga County, establishing and maintaining working relationships in the community. Managed and oversaw the transportation department and assisted with the direction of the nursing department.

Conducted annual and semi-annual Level of Care assessments, provided comfort care, end-of-life care, maintenance care, wound care, lab draws, IV insertion/infusion, and medication management in the home for participants. Served as nurse case manager for a group of 60-88 participants.

Provided exceptional care to patients on a skilled nursing and rehabilitation level recovering from various surgeries and medical conditions, focusing on geriatric and general adult populations. Delegated properly to LPNs and STNAs under Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Provided care for high acuity patients aged 18+ in a Long Term Acute Care Facility with various illnesses, including ventilator dependencies, telemetry, and complex medical conditions. Delivered the role of educator to new nurses upon orientation and to patients on their current health state.

Provided care for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease clients in their homes, including light cleaning, meal preparation, medication reminders, and mental stimulation activities. Experienced a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds, working independently in community care.

Grade: 3.98

Activities and societies: DNP Scholarly Project: The Implementation of an Evidence Based Practice Falls Prevention for Long term Care. Publication accepted in Journal of Aging and Long term care 2018. GPA 3.98 President’s Honors

Completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on Health Care Leadership. My scholarly project involved the implementation of an evidence-based practice falls prevention program for long-term care, which was accepted for publication in the Journal of Aging and Long-term Care in 2018. Achieved a GPA of 3.98 and received President's Honors.

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: GPA 3.8 President’s Honors

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, achieving a GPA of 3.8. Recognized with President's Honors for academic excellence.

Obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. This foundational degree provided essential nursing skills and knowledge.

Grade: 3.97

Activities and societies: MSN Scholarly Project: Cultural Diversity Education in the Licensed Practical Student. GPA 3.97 President’s Honors, Sigma Theta Tau Phi Pi Chapter

Earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education. My scholarly project focused on cultural diversity education for licensed practical students. Maintained a GPA of 3.97 and was recognized with President's Honors and membership in Sigma Theta Tau Phi Pi Chapter.