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Candyce Pirtle Smalls

LVN

Candyce Pirtle Smalls, also known as Nurse Candy, is a highly skilled nurse, consultant, and author based in the Bay Area, CA. With a diverse and extensive background in nursing, Candyce has gained hands-on experience in various healthcare settings, including psychiatric care, rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and medical-surgical units. Her compassionate, patient-centered approach has profoundly impacted the lives of countless individuals under her care.

Candyce's expertise extends to career technical education, equipping her to guide and support individuals entering or advancing in the healthcare field. Her proficiency in vocational training and education ensures that aspiring healthcare professionals receive the essential knowledge, skills, and industry support needed for rewarding careers.

As an accomplished author, Candyce shares her insights and expertise through her written works, covering a range of topics, including self-help, business strategies, and personal development. Her books empower readers to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and lead fulfilling lives.

Candyce holds a License in Vocational Nursing and an Associate Degree in Science from Unitek College, along with Teaching Credentials from UC Berkeley Extension. Her experience spans various healthcare settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and outpatient facilities, where she has provided primary medical care to patients. Additionally, she has held supervisory and management positions, gaining state certification in administration.

In her role as a health educator, Candyce provides in-service training to companies, schools, leaders, and the community on various health, wellness, and personal development topics. She is an international motivational speaker and a published author in the self-help genre, focusing on trauma to transformation. Candyce has appeared on TV shows like Good Morning Sacramento and 4 KRON, discussing health and wellness through clean eating and healthy habits. Her articles have been published in BABE magazine, and she holds a Volunteer Certificate in Domestic Violence Advocacy.