Patricia Snowden
Macomb,MI
Summary
Conscientious, integrity-driven, nursing professional with a strong clinical background in the critical care setting, providing attentive care to patients with a variety of health challenges. Highly proficient in contributing to and reaching team solutions, generating and maintaining relationships with patients, maintaining all compliance standards, working well under pressure, and producing error-free work of high quality.
Knowledgeable House manager with strong background in managing hospital operations and ensuring smooth daily activities. Proven track record of implementing efficient systems that enhance hospital functionality and provide seamless support to patients. Demonstrated skills in budget management and staff coordination, contributing to well-organized and harmonious working environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Director
Henry Ford Behavioral JV
08.2024 - Current
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize the safety of patients and staff.
- Assisted in development and implementation of facility development plans.
- Monitored and assessed results of patient services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
- Implemented strategies to increase Nurse recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Managed admissions department employees and office functions.
- Manage inquiry process, handle inquiry calls from hospitals and families.
- Maintain an updated bedboard and facility services.
Preop/Registered Nurse, PACU
DMC, Sinai Grace Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Collect patient's history
- Conducting a perioperative assessment of the patient
- Prepping the patient for the procedure( including getting the patient appropriately dressed, inserting IV'S , administering ordered IV/PO medications, and documenting with assist the MDA with Pain management blocks
- Assess, instruct and prepare the patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that the operative and informed consents are signed and correct
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
- Log all findings in Cerner
- Answer patient questions and ensure the patient understands the procedure and comfortable with moving forward with the procedure
- Monitor patient for condition changes, reporting any changes to the MDA
- Perform intervention duties during post operative emergencies
- Surgery Department, Preop/Pacu
House Manager/Clinical Coordinator RN
Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Audit patient charts, RL’S, Medication errors and Handwashing audits
- Provide yearly educational competencies for employee’s
- Help with recruitment and retention of nursing staff as well as assist with training nurses and other health professional
- Ensure the facility is compliant with current laws
- Supervising nursing staff and their day-to-day duties on behalf of senior management
- Ensuring that patients receive quality healthcare
- Performing administrative duties, including scheduling/cancelling nursing staff on all three shifts
- Expediting issues of concern to senior administrators on call as needed
- Updating records and communication to relevant departments
- Providing nursing staff with clinical instructions, advice , or guidance, when required
Charge Nurse/Preceptor
DMC, Harper Hospital,
05.2007 - 01.2019
- Train new nurses to the current policies and procedures of the hospital, make the assignment for the oncoming shift, assess, plan, implement and document nursing care for patients experiencing a variety of health problems
- Titration of continuous iv drips including insulin, Anti arrhythmic, heparin and nitroglycerin
- Administer medications orally, topically, and by pump, catheter, tube, and picc line
- Collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, nurses, nurse techs, sna, pharmacist, respiratory therapist and social work
- Preparing patients for surgery and diagnostic tests
- Provide supervision and direction to pca’s and nurse techs
- Emergency Department/CDU
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
Best Choice Float Pool Nurse
Henryford Health System
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Titration of continuous iv drips including insulin, Anti arrhythmic, heparin and nitroglycerin
- Administer medications orally, topically, and by pump, catheter, tube, and picc line
- Collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, nurses, nurse techs, sna’s, pharmacist, respiratory therapist and social work
- Preparing patients for surgery and diagnostic tests
- Provide supervision and direction to pca and nurse techs
- Perform hearing exams, ECG, lab draws, PFT, TB Test, Titmus test in clinic setting
- Maintained clinical skills proficiency in multiple specialties through regular training sessions and certifications.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Promoted a positive working environment by supporting fellow nurses during high-stress situations, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
Nursing Instructor
Oakland University
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Conduct formal student performance evaluations, as well as occasionally providing informal feedback
- Evaluate the clinical lesson and tie in the classroom lessons that have already been completed so students have the necessary knowledge base for their laboratory or clinic lesson
- Supervise the students during site visits and rotations, providing guidance as the students work Instruct and observe students in the health care environment , observe for correct med pass and Knowledge of meds
Occupational Health Nurse
Fiat Chrysler Corporation
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations
- Responsible for securing and developing all records , equipment and programs related to occupation health services
- Evaluate and treat all injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
- Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work
- Assessment of healthcare needs, then implement and manage healthcare programs to improve health and facilitate return to work, maintain OSHA records/reports and workers medical files
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Provided ongoing health education to employees, fostering a culture of wellness and selfcare.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Led first aid training sessions to increase emergency preparedness among staff members.
Nurse Manager
Advantage Living Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Directed the task and performance of48 full and part time employees
- Maintained nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
- Maintained nursing operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures
- Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching and counseling patients, family and friends
- Reinforcing their understanding of the disease process, medications and self-care skills
- Provided information to patients and health care team by answering questions and request
- Resolved patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
- Maintained documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records
- Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Education
Associate In Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI05.2007
Skills
- Experience with pyxis medication administration, electronic charting (First Net , Citrix power charting and Epic power charting)
- Proficient at documentation of strict intake and output including special diet restrictions
- Insertion and management of implanted ports, peripheral IV , Foley catheter
- Management of care under contact ,droplet, and airborne isolation
- Highly proficient clinical skills: IV starts, pushes, drips,12-lead EKG, cardiac monitoring, blood transfusions and monitoring, central line care, drawing blood gasses (arterial and venous), defibrillations, codes, administration of conscious sedation for procedures
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Ability to work with a variety of health care professionals and patients
- Extensive clinical skills for specific units
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven work experience as a nurse manager or similar role’s
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Welle Instructor
- Train The Trainer
Timeline
Admissions Director
Henry Ford Behavioral JV
08.2024 - Current
House Manager/Clinical Coordinator RN
Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2024
Preop/Registered Nurse, PACU
DMC, Sinai Grace Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Nursing Instructor
Oakland University
06.2016 - 01.2018
Occupational Health Nurse
Fiat Chrysler Corporation
08.2015 - 01.2017
Nurse Manager
Advantage Living Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
Best Choice Float Pool Nurse
Henryford Health System
06.2015 - 12.2016
Charge Nurse/Preceptor
DMC, Harper Hospital,
05.2007 - 01.2019
Associate In Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College
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