LaTesha Snider

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Worked at Beth Isreal Hospital in Boston for 13 weeks caring for and recovering post op heart patients, taking care of trauma patients and general ICU and surgical patients. Also worked in the PACU at hospital for several weeks recovering post op surgical patients.
• Worked at Mercy Hospital in Joplin Missouri for past two years in the CVICU, Neuro and Trauma ICU, general ICU and ER department. Managed all different kinds of patients in 2 different 24 bed units and in the 30 bed ER. Was also on the code and rapid team while employed there.

Supervised and managed functions for 9-bed Cardiovascular unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
• Cared for patients in 9 and 24-bed units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
• Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Assessed patients to gather medical information including weight and height measurements and vital signs to assist Job titles with patient care initiatives.
• Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.