How her military career prepared Candace Sims for nursing success
Candice Sims, a Grady Memorial Hospital nurse and 2025 AJC Nurse Excellence Award winner, has a calm demeanor and strong dedication to patient care. Before starting her career as a licensed practical nurse, Candice spent 14 years in the U.S Navy, becoming more at home with medicine on her unit's first aid team. Transitioning out of the military, she found her calling while helping a young woman by sitting with her mother who had dementia. Her patience, listening skills and infectious smile make Candice Sims an invaluable member of the Grady Memorial Hospital nursing staff.