Lori Snyder
pocatello,Idaho
Summary
Medical professional ready for role of LPN Charge Nurse/remote nursing. Leveraged comprehensive nursing skills to ensure patient wellbeing and support medical staff. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Known for strong organizational abilities and compassionate patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Quinn Meadows Rehab and Care Facility
Pocatello, ID
12.2018 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to facility protocols.
- Coordinated schedules and assigned duties to nursing personnel for efficient workflow.
- Monitored patient conditions, identifying changes and reporting to physicians promptly.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing overall safety standards within the facility.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing training on best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff, fostering professional development and accountability.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in patient care delivery.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
HCC
Hermitage, PA
05.2006 - 01.2017
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri-State Buisiness Institute
Erie, PA06-2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
- Policy compliance
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Care plan development
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
Certification
- Certified wound care, SNF -1 year
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Quinn Meadows Rehab and Care Facility
12.2018 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
HCC
05.2006 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri-State Buisiness Institute