Kimberly Snyder
North Liberty,Indiana
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ADON
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
South Bend, IN
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers., to ensure comprehensive patient care.
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
Mishawaka, Indiana
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Director of Nursing
Brickyard Healthcare
Mishawaka
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Function as director of clinical services, overseeing all members of the interdisciplinary team and maintaining compliance with state and federal CMS guidelines.
Director of Nursing
Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Elkhart
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Function as director of clinical services, overseeing all members of the interdisciplinary team and maintaining compliance with state and federal CMS guidelines.
Night Shift RN
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Plymouth
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Night shift registered nurse functioning as primary staff nurse for medical/surgical acute care patients and collaborative team with nursing assistants, hospitalists, and ancillary care staff.
School Resource Nurse
John Glenn Community School Corporation
Walkerton
02.2020 - 11.2021
- School resource nurse serving the corporation as an RN for elementary and middle school students for daily health care needs and medication management
- Triage of injuries and communication with faculty members and parents regarding student health conditions
- Education to faculty staff regarding COVID guidelines and contact tracing as well as general health conditions prevalent in school aged students.
Admissions and Clinical Staff Educator
Center For Hospice Care
Mishawaka
07.2015 - 11.2020
- Registered nurse facilitating eligibility and assessment of patients seeking end of life and palliative care
- Clinical staff educator overseeing onboarding of staff and annual competencies for the hospice care team.
Admissions and Clinical Staff Educator
Center For Hospice Care
Mishawaka
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Registered nurse facilitating eligibility and assessment of patients seeking end of life and palliative care
- Clinical staff educator overseeing onboarding of staff and annual competencies for the hospice care team.
PACU, Pre-op, phase I and II recovery, conscious sedation lab, ICP officer
The South Bend Clinic Surgery Center
South Bend
- Assessed and monitored health condition of patients to ensure proper care.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, injections, immunizations and performing physical examinations.
- Conducted client assessments in order to identify individual needs.
- Assisted physicians during examinations providing support as needed.
- Initiated emergency measures when required for critical cases.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature pulse rate of patients regularly.
Surgical Services - post surgical unit, PACU phase I and II, conscious sedation lab, CVICU
Memorial Hospital
South Bend
- Provided patient care before, during and after surgery by assessing physical condition, administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Performed preoperative assessments to determine patient's health status prior to surgery.
- Monitored and managed post-operative pain levels of patients according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments and medication administration.
- Ensured a safe environment for all staff members by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
Education
RN to BSN adult studies -
Western Governors University
Utah01.2020
RN to BSN -
Bethel University
Mishawaka01.2018
Associate of Science-Nursing -
IVY Tech Community College
South Bend05.1996
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with all ages of the life span
- Knowledge of State and Federal CMS guidelines
- BLS certified
- Venipuncture experience
- ICP and contact tracing experience
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
Languages
English
Awards
Memorial Hospital Spirit of Nursing Collegiality award
References
References available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ADON
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
09.2023 - 07.2024
Director of Nursing
Brickyard Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
Director of Nursing
Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 03.2023
Night Shift RN
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
School Resource Nurse
John Glenn Community School Corporation
02.2020 - 11.2021
Admissions and Clinical Staff Educator
Center For Hospice Care
07.2015 - 11.2020
Admissions and Clinical Staff Educator
Center For Hospice Care
09.2010 - 02.2012
PACU, Pre-op, phase I and II recovery, conscious sedation lab, ICP officer
The South Bend Clinic Surgery Center
Surgical Services - post surgical unit, PACU phase I and II, conscious sedation lab, CVICU
Memorial Hospital
RN to BSN adult studies -
Western Governors University
RN to BSN -
Bethel University
Associate of Science-Nursing -
IVY Tech Community College
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