Fawn Snider RN, BSN
Leesburg,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with experience in reducing hospital readmission rates and enhancing patient care transitions. Skilled in clinical judgment and discharge planning, coupled with exceptional interpersonal communication abilities. Expertise in utilizing EMR systems like EPIC and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
UM Concurrent Review Nurse
Elevance - Simply Healthcare
11.2015 - 06.2024
- Conducted medical necessity reviews and concurrent reviews of inpatient services while appling medical criteria and clinical judgement to evaluate and establish determinations for authorizations.
- Supported effective care transitions by collaborating with healthcare providers, medical directors, case managers and discharge planning team to ensure safe discharge to next appropriate level of service.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in daily rounds, discussing patient cases, and providing clinical input to medical directors for concurrent reviews.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with timely assessments and effective discharge planning.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff as they transitioned to weekend team.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Amedisys Home Health Care
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Coordinated resources such as medical equipment rentals or community support services for patients in need, streamlining access to essential assistance options.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current treatment plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on ongoing assessment data.
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during recovery process.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Florida Hospital Tampa
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, wound care, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed duties as Charge Nurse as needed
Registered Nurse, Medical-Telemetry Unit
Regional Medical Center Bayonett Point Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge for 4-6 patients daily.
Teacher
New River Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Team Leader guiding a teaching team of four during meetings, planning, and at-risk interventions.
- Developed, planned, and implemented lessons for a third grade class based on the Florida Sunshine State Standards.
- Participated in developing and implementing Risk-to-Intervention strategies for at-risk students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pasco County School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
English Teacher
Ansbach High School
08.1996 - 06.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.1995
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Utilization review
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical assessment
- Medicaid knowledge
- Discharge planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- MCG, Interqual, ACMP, Macess, Facets, Microsoft Office applications, EMR: EPIC, PowerChart, Cerner
Volunteered with Member Connect within Elevance
This program matched Elevance employees with elderly members needing social contact. It involved weekly phone calls to the member to provide socialization and companionship while monitoring any additional needs of the member.
Timeline
UM Concurrent Review Nurse
Elevance - Simply Healthcare
11.2015 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Amedisys Home Health Care
01.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Florida Hospital Tampa
04.2013 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Telemetry Unit
Regional Medical Center Bayonett Point Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2013
Teacher
New River Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pasco County School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
English Teacher
Ansbach High School
08.1996 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
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