Arian Snell
Nurse Manager
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Well qualified Nurse Manager and Registered Nurse with full Louisiana credentials and extensive experience in medical-surgical and general surgery settings. Proven leader committed to supporting nursing teams, promoting patient safety, and delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient's individual needs. An open and clear communicator with strong analytical problem-solving abilities, advanced clinical expertise, and experience coordinating daily unit operations.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
04.2010 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients'
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Supervise nursing assignments across the unit, matching staff coverage to patient acuity and workflow needs.
- Delegate routine nursing tasks to maintain coverage and support safe, efficient patient care.
Nurse Manager
Baton Rouge General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily nursing operations and coordinate assignments based on patient acuity and staffing needs.
- Monitor patient care standards and address workflow issues that affect bedside service.
- Support staff scheduling, call-offs, and coverage adjustments during changing unit demands.
- Coordinate communication between nurses, physicians, and support teams for timely patient care.
- Guide nurses through policy updates, unit procedures, and daily workflow expectations.
- Assist with onboarding new nurses by explaining unit routines, expectations, and workflow standards.
- Review supply needs and coordinate requests to support smooth unit operations.
- Participate in quality review discussions and carry out follow-up actions within the unit.
- Review patient concerns and escalate issues through appropriate clinical channels.
- Document unit activities, staffing changes, and patient care updates for shift continuity.
- Participate in performance feedback discussions and follow up on coaching actions with team members.
- Maintain orderly records for staffing, patient care activities, and unit communication.
- Help resolve day-to-day workflow barriers that affect patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Oschner Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA 08.2005 - 12.2009
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Baton Rouge General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Oschner Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
04.2010 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College
08.2005 - 12.2009