Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Emily Snyder

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Highly qualified RN with broad experience in womens healthcare, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, BSN

Carrasco & Carrasco
Amarillo, Texas
08.2003 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

RN, BSN

NWTH Labor & Delivery
Amarillo, Texas
07.2001 - 08.2003
  • Labor patient from beginning to end stage of labor, including all phases of labor, pain control, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
  • Antepartum and postpartum care, including MGSO4 therapy for preterm labor and severe PIH, and MGSO4 recovery after delivery.
  • Intrauterine fetal demise care, including patient comfort and support, to include hospice care for the infant.
  • Experienced in OR surgery with labor patients, including scheduled or emergency caesarean sections.
  • Participated in cervical checks, placement of internal fetal monitoring devices, placing Foley catheters, straight catheters, and perineal care prior to, during, and after delivery.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

RN, BSN

Amarillo Specialty Home Care
Amarillo, Texas
01.2001 - 08.2001
  • Oversaw all patients enrolled in the home care program.
  • Administered medications, filled patient pill boxes, provided wound care, and exercise programs prescribed by physicians.
  • Updated patient charts, completed progress notes, and monthly chart auditing.
  • Responsible for employee training at various houses, including proper training skills and tasks required by each patient.
  • Responsible to assisting patients with activities of daily living
  • Maintained light housekeeping and prepared meals for patients
  • Accompanied patients on various outings to include doctors appointments, physical therapy visits or social events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12-2001

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Geriatric Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medical assessment
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • ADL Assistance
  • Supply Restocking
  • Emergency Response
  • Data Collection
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Chart updating
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Cesarean section preparation
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Home Health Care
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Emotional awareness
  • Patient Care
  • IV setup
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • OR and ER experience
  • Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
  • Intake and discharge
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Follow-up calls
  • Hospice Care
  • Patient Discharge
  • Birth coaching
  • Procedure preparations
  • Evaluations
  • Postpartum Care
  • Sterilization techniques mastery

References

Lynette Perry

806-670-2370

Dr. Robert & Londa Carrasco 

806-236-1366/806-433-0330

Becky Burton

806-220-3781

Judy Messer

806-672-3029

Apryl Mendoza

806-674-2313

Timeline

RN, BSN

Carrasco & Carrasco
08.2003 - Current

RN, BSN

NWTH Labor & Delivery
07.2001 - 08.2003

RN, BSN

Amarillo Specialty Home Care
01.2001 - 08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Texas A&M University
Emily Snyder