DENIESE SNAGG
Sugar Land
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with 28 years of experience in direct care and clinical management. Experience in caring for the ill, injured and disabled within multiple units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges, and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Houston Home Health And Staffing
Houston
01.2013 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN and or MD
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to MD and DON
MDS Nurse
Park Manor Tomball
Tomball
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored changes in residents' conditions through observation or communication with family members or other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential issues related to coding accuracy within the MDS process.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
MedSurg Nurse
PAM Rehab Hospital
Houston
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
Staff Nurse, Wound Nurse, and Assistant Director of Nursing
West Houston Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Houston
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and nebulizer treatment
Assistant Director of Nursing
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Houston
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents
Wound Care Nurse
Sugar Land Health Care Center
Sugar Land
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention
- 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 to optimize performance and safety
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Performed ongoing assessments and wound rounds with MD weekly
- Maintain documentation of wound measurement, intervention and progress
Staff Nurse
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Conference with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medication, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
Wound Care Nurse
Accel At Hermann Park
Houston
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies
- Treated over dozens of patients with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Case Manager, Field LVN
MegaCare Home Health
Houston
05.2005 - 11.2015
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Worked with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Staff Nurse, Wound Care Nurse Coordinator
Atrium Medical Center
Stafford
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Delivered medications via oral, IV subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as wound debridement
Staff Nurse
Triumph Hospital
Sugar Land
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatments with physicians
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapports with patients and families
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
Staff Relief Nurse
Harris County Hospital District
Houston
11.2002 - 08.2005
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Assisted physicians in minor bedside procedures by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies
Education
Practical Nursing -
VEEB Nassau County School Of Practical Nursing
Uniondale, NY01.1993
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Flexible
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Reliable
- Dedicated patient advocate
- Med-Surg experience
- Acute and Rehabilitative care
- IV drug therapy management
- Phlebotomy experience
- PICC Line experience
- Assist minor bedside procedures
- Passion for doing great work
- Wound management
- Documentation
Certification
- License Vocational Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Park Manor Tomball
10.2023 - 09.2024
MedSurg Nurse
PAM Rehab Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
Staff Nurse, Wound Nurse, and Assistant Director of Nursing
West Houston Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
10.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 08.2020
Wound Care Nurse
Sugar Land Health Care Center
06.2017 - 07.2018
Wound Care Nurse
Accel At Hermann Park
02.2016 - 12.2016
LVN
Houston Home Health And Staffing
01.2013 - Current
Staff Nurse
East Houston Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 11.2017
Staff Nurse, Wound Care Nurse Coordinator
Atrium Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse
Triumph Hospital
08.2005 - 12.2007
Case Manager, Field LVN
MegaCare Home Health
05.2005 - 11.2015
Staff Relief Nurse
Harris County Hospital District
11.2002 - 08.2005
Practical Nursing -
VEEB Nassau County School Of Practical Nursing
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