Shana Schneider
Madill,OK
Summary
Compassionate RN seeks position to apply and continue to develop patient care skills. Experience working in Homecare, Hospice, LTC and hospital settings with knowledge of geriatrics, skilled nursing, palliative care, management, infection prevention, staff training and multidisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a long-term position where I can continue to contribute to the best practices of the patients, families, and medical facility.
Experienced with managing patient care teams and optimizing clinical operations. Utilizes strategic planning to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows. Strong understanding of leadership and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality care and team efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice
Durant, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Branch Start up, preparing new location, Successful State survey and CHAP survey.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce departmental costs while maintaining high standards of care.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of branch, ensuring seamless coordination between all members of the care team.
- Interim location Executive Director.
- Coordinate biweekly IDG and required QAPI meetings.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- HCHB
ADON/IP
Brookside Nursing Center-Elmbrook Homes
Madill, OK
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
- Assist the DON in interviewing, selecting, hiring, training, evaluation, and supervision of nursing staff
- Assume the duties of the DON in their absence
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary
- Oversee infection control responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, investigation and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors
- Serve as the educational resource for ensuring the facility is able to properly educate; residents, families, associates, consultants, contractors, and volunteers on information regarding: COVID-19, infectious diseases, outbreaks, and infection control practices the facility uses to mitigate the spread of infection
- Regularly review CDC and State Health websites for Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals for current information and ensure associates and residents are updated when guidance changes
- Complete on-going monitoring of HAI's (Healthcare Acquired Infections) and CAI's (Community Acquired Infections) including antibiotic use, micro report, line listings, and trending of infections
- Serve as a QAPI Committee member, with the responsibility of reporting on infection prevention and control elements
- Serve as the PPE coach and complete associate training and competencies related to appropriate PPE use
- Effectively supervise employees compliance with appropriate usage of PPE in conjunction with leadership
- Serve as a resource for all departments, associates, and licensed independent practitioners on infection prevention and control matters
- Conduct outbreak tracking, symptom monitoring, investigation, and reporting in accordance with local health and state agency as required by law
- Initiate follow-up on associate/resident exposures to communicable diseases
- Serve as clinical lead in the facility in the implementation and support of the Antibiotic Stewardship program
- Participate in the ongoing review of facility assessment to ensure identification of Infection Control resources necessary to care for its residents competently during both day to day operations and emergencies
- Ensure reporting is completed in NHSN log daily
- Serve as the clinical lead for resident and staff vaccinations
RN/Hospice Case Manager
Elara Caring
Ardmore, OK
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assess terminally ill patients home care needs, including physical, emotional and spiritual
- Manage pain and symptoms related to end of life care incorporating interdisciplinary team members
- Provide emotional support, and assessment of the needs of families and caregivers caring for patients
- Manage any and all other needs of the patient and caregivers at all times
RN-Home Health & Hospice Case Manager
Victory Home Health and Hospice
Kingston, OK
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessment, reviewing documentation, worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
RN-Home Health & Hospice Case Manager
Victory Home Health and Hospice
Ardmore, OK
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessment, reviewing documentation, worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Diabetes Educator
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided diabetes self-management education including healthy coping, healthy eating, problem solving, being active, taking medication, monitoring, and reducing risks
- Assessed patient at various stages of diabetes, with focus on prevention of complications and management of stable diabetes
- Provided on-going assessment and recommendation to the treatment team, patient, and family
- Documented all assessments and interventions; including recommendations and goals in EHR
- Assisted patients in monitoring blood glucose for the purpose of medication adjustment
- Consulted with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with diabetes, resulting in better overall health.
RN-Home Health
Mercy
Durant, OK
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided day-to-day patient care in the home setting
- Case management and total care of multiple patients with different levels of acuity, admissions to home care services, post-hospitalization assessments, recertification's, discharges, patient teaching, dressing changes, IV therapy administration, accessed site care and general skilled nursing according to policy and procedure, assisted with other needs in the home to assure safety and appropriate care
- Facilitated referrals as needed, i.e
- Lifeline, meals on wheels, and instruction on public programs availability
- Ensured timely and accurate charting in Epic system
ER TECH/NURSE TECH
Mercy
Kingston, OK
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems, ECG's
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing
- Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies
- Ensured timely and accurate charting in Epic system
Customer Assistance Rep
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Assisted clients on kiosk with OKDHS LIVE accounts and applications
- Interviewed clients, collected information necessary to complete application process, initiated client referrals for community assistance
- Assisted Social Workers in case load follow up's to ensure qualifying clients received services as quickly as possible
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall customer experience and support quality.
- Demonstrated empathy towards customers facing difficulties, offering solutions tailored to their specific circumstances while adhering to company guidelines.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK05.2020
RN-BSN -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK02.2025
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training
- Care coordination
- New staff mentoring
- Policy adherence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Patient Care Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice
08.2024 - Current
ADON/IP
Brookside Nursing Center-Elmbrook Homes
10.2023 - 04.2024
RN/Hospice Case Manager
Elara Caring
07.2023 - 10.2023
RN-Home Health & Hospice Case Manager
Victory Home Health and Hospice
01.2023 - 07.2023
RN-Home Health & Hospice Case Manager
Victory Home Health and Hospice
08.2022 - 12.2022
Diabetes Educator
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
07.2022 - 09.2022
RN-Home Health
Mercy
05.2022 - 08.2022
ER TECH/NURSE TECH
Mercy
05.2020 - 05.2022
Customer Assistance Rep
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
08.2013 - 03.2016
RN-BSN -
Oklahoma State University
Associates of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Murray State College