Candace Anderson, RN, BSN | Mitchell T. Jones, MD | Jerome Sheldon

With almost 20 years of nursing experience in multiple specialties, Candace Anderson, RN, BSN, helps patients move through the continuum of care during a stressful time. In her role as a Cardiovascular Service Line Nurse Coordinator at Southeast Georgia Health System, Candace acts as a liaison between the patient, family members and their health care team after a patient experiences a cardiovascular event. She serves as an advocate, guiding cardiovascular patients through the complex health care system, ensuring they receive the appropriate care, education and support. Following a patient’s discharge, Candace continues to assist with care coordination between cardiologists and other health care referrals. She connects patients with support services, provides patient education and helps them navigate the insurance process. 

Mitchell T. Jones, MD, has over 30 years of experience in medicine and specializes in cardiology. Dr. Jones is currently the Medical Director at Southeast Georgia Health System, Department of Cardiology, and he sees patients in Brunswick and St. Marys, Georgia. After receiving a bachelor of science in microbiology from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, he earned a medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, where he also completed his internship, residency and fellowship. Dr. Jones joined Southeast Georgia Physicians Associates in 2020, and has over 30 years of experience while working for a private practice prior to joining the Health System.
Dr. Jones is heavily involved in community service, currently holding board membership titles at SouthCoast Bank and Trust and Coastal Community Health. He was also a board member of Southeast Georgia Health System, Inc. for nearly 10 years. Additionally, he has been a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology for 15 years. 

After being diagnosed with high blood pressure, Jerome Sheldon made the difficult decision to change his eating habits and improve his heart health. Despite these efforts, he started experiencing a burning sensation in his chest. His cardiologist, Mitchell Jones, MD, ordered a stress test and determined that a heart catherization was needed to find potential blockages around his heart. The very next day, however, Jerome was admitted to Southeast Georgia Health System, suffering from chest pains. He was experiencing a heart attack. During his much needed heart catherization, two stents were placed. Two weeks following his recovery from surgery, Jerome began the Health System’s Cardiac Rehabilitation. He met with the rehab team and a nutritionist to reinvigorate his heart-healthy diet, and he committed to a three-day weekly exercise program. Today, Jerome is doing well. He enjoys a healthier weight thanks to his exercise and dieting efforts, and he’s an inspiration to his children, promoting positive cardiac health for his entire family.