RIDAWNA SNEED
Summary
Results-driven with expertise in staff leadership and compliance oversight. Proven track record of enhancing patient care through strategic initiatives and quality improvement programs. Seeking a direct patient care nursing position.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2016 - Current
- Directed nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction across units.
- Developed staff training programs focused on clinical skills and patient management techniques.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of hospital resources.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, fostering professional development and accountability.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align team objectives with organizational goals and standards.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining accreditation status and best practices in care delivery.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed 50+ nurses and nursing activities in 55-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Worked at least 20 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities (completed Lean Yellow Belt Project).
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale (Created "Newbies Committee")
Registered Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
06.1999 - Current
- Responsible for managing and developing staff in a fast-paced 55 bed Level III NICU
- Oversees schedule balancing , talent selection, project management, approves payroll, and manages special teams (Neo Response team; attend high-risk deliveries)
- Consistently works in front-line staff position as Neo Response Nurse attending high-risk deliveries
- Performs daily leader rounds on staff and patient families
- Administers medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient care standards
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for NICU patients
- Monitors vital signs and assesses patient conditions, promptly reports changes to healthcare provider teams
- Educates families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2023
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Galveston
Galveston04-1999
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Staff development
- Conflict management
- Direct patient care
- Performance improvement
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Budget management
- Compliance oversight
- Workload management
- Motivational skills
- Electronic charting expertise
- Nursing team oversight
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Unit oversight
- Nursing performance assessment
Certification
- RNC - NIC Certification 12/09 -12/27
- MSN, RN 10/23 - Current
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Texas Children's Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
06.1999 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Galveston
High Risk Critical Care Nursing Certification
A specialty nursing certification administered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) which validates specialized competency caring for high risk neonates.