Maura Snowdell
Bonne Terre,MO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center, adept in mental health nursing and clinical judgment. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and mentoring new staff. Proven ability in developing comprehensive care plans and utilizing critical thinking for effective patient management. Demonstrates strong medication administration and crisis intervention skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Head Nurse
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
Farmington, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Washington County Memorial Hospital
Potosi, MO
05.2020 - 05.2022
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO05.2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Care plan development
- Treatment Planning
- Mental health nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Head Nurse
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Washington County Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Mineral Area College