Kristina Snyder
BSN,RN
Greenfield,OH
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Physician Line Answering Service
TriHealth
Cincinnati, OH
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate advice.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Performed telephonic triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN, Home Dialysis Clinic Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Wilmington, OH
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Served as liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN, Home Health Case Manager
Highland District Hospital
Hillsboro, OH
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN, Dialysis
DaVita
Hillsboro, OH
04.2011 - 02.2013
- Delivered high-quality nursing care while operating advanced dialysis equipment and performing vascular access procedures.
- Increased patient adherence to prescribed treatment regimens through consistent follow-up calls, reminders, and education sessions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families by providing relevant information about their loved one''s health status and offering emotional support when needed.
- Educated patients on managing their condition through proper diet, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Clinton Memorial Hospital
Wilmington, OH
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 5-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
Athens, OH 05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH 05.2020 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Miami Trace High School
Washington Court House, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient Management
Patient education and counseling
Chronic Disease Management
Case Management
Medical Recordkeeping
Data Collection
Vaccine administration
Medical assessment
Medication and IV administration
Care Planning
Patient Management
Timeline
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Physician Line Answering Service
TriHealth
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
05.2020 - 12.2022
RN, Home Dialysis Clinic Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2015 - 04.2021
RN, Home Health Case Manager
Highland District Hospital
02.2013 - 07.2015
RN, Dialysis
DaVita
04.2011 - 02.2013
RN, Medical-Surgical
Clinton Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern State Community College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Miami Trace High School
05.2001 -
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