Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Affiliations
References
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HOLLY SNELL

SHREVEPORT,LA

Summary

Hardworking and compassionate nursing professional bringing 17 years of experience delivering exceptional care to various types of patients. Knowledgeable about home management of patients to critically ill patients. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety. Kind and energetic with commitment to personalized care and communication. Extensive knowledge of hospital practices, community advocacy, service availability and family/patient education. Known for thriving in fast-paced environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Lead Clinical Navigator

PAM Specialty Hospital
Shreveport, LA
12.2019 - Current
  • Conducted daily rounds in assigned units to assess patient care needs.
  • Attended meetings regularly with interdisciplinary teams to review current cases and discuss new strategies for providing optimal care.
  • Advised physicians on best practices related to organizational processes.
  • Attended health fairs, community events, seminars, conferences, and other networking opportunities to build relationships with providers.
  • Assisted in the development of physician referral network by meeting with existing and potential referring physicians.
  • Facilitated communication among clinical departments to ensure timely patient care delivery.

IV Home Infusion Nurse

Infinity Infusion Nursing
Satsuma, AL
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients in their homes by conducting physical assessments, managing medications, and overseeing chronic disease management.
  • Implements care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Provided easy-to-understand explanations of treatment plans and medications, ensuring patients and caregivers were informed about potential side effects.
  • Administers different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Communicates with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Starts and accesses IV lines for drug administration.

Registered Nurse

Willis Knighton Medical Center
SHREVEPORT, LA
06.2008 - 12.2019
  • PREADMITS,DAY SURGERY, ANESTHESIA HOLDING AREA, OR, PACU
  • Assess patients in recovery room following surgical procedures
  • Provides key information to patients and caregivers regarding anesthesia side effects and potential complications or issues that could arise from surgery
  • Evaluates patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
  • Administers different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
  • Reports to floor, icu, etc.. about continuing of patient care following surgery
  • Assist patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
  • Participates in discussions with healthcare team members regarding patients to address and resolve concerns and ensure high level of nursing care
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude

Travel Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER- LEVEL 2 TRAUMA-ALEXANDRIA,LA
  • Quick to learn new things, able to triage importance of patient needs
  • Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans
  • Prepare OR by ensuring it meet asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure
  • Collect, label and transport specimens and delivered to lab for testing
  • Observe surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs

Operating Room Registered Nurse

LSU Health Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
01.2007 - 06.2008
  • Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Detail oriented
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Teaching to nurses and family members
  • Phone etiquette
  • Constant communication with physicians, case management, and patient families
  • Referral source identification
  • Community outreach involvement
  • Process Improvements
  • Team leader of clinical navigator group

Additional Information

2018-Chairman for Willis Knighton tissue committee

  • Organized meetings, reviewed policy and procedures for FDA compliance of tissue products in hospital settings

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Affiliations

  • Holds officer title (Secretary) for volunteer non profit group: Northwest La senior living association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Lead Clinical Navigator

PAM Specialty Hospital
12.2019 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
03.2019 - 11.2019

IV Home Infusion Nurse

Infinity Infusion Nursing
02.2018 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2019

Operating Room Registered Nurse

LSU Health Shreveport
01.2007 - 06.2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern University At Shreveport

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