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Tara Snavely

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

I am an LVN with 18 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field. I am comfortable in a fast-paced environment that requires independent work, which my role as the medication nurse in a thirty-six patient unit reflects. Additionally, my experience as a charge nurse speaks to my capacity to perform well in a leadership role and team dynamic. I am passionate about providing high-quality care and my ability to connect with patients better equips me to do so. I have consistently received high marks on evaluations throughout my nursing career and am eager to apply my skill set in a new role/environment. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers Number years of patient care and advocacy within Type units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse/Medication Nurse

Royale TRC
01.2005 - Current
  • Prepare/administer medication in a 36 bed unit
  • Chart administered medication via PointClickCare/eMAR
  • Request pharmacy refills, perform medical care (dressing changes, breathing treatments, administer enemas), EKG's, accu checks, administer insulin injections and intramuscular injections
  • Transcribe doctors' orders and input into eMAR
  • Obtain medication consent from patients' conservators
  • Work closely with psychiatrists and social workers to design a treatment plan for each patient
  • Complete admission and discharge paperwork
  • Supervise mental health workers and CNA's
  • Assist nurse practitioner with procedures and medical consults
  • Assess patients' mental and physical status and document findings
  • Lead psychoeducational groups for patients.

Medical Assistant - Radiology

Newport Diagnostic Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Check in patients, verify health insurance, filing, data entry, confirming appointments for following day, instructing patients on specific preparation for tests.

Education

Computerized Medical Receptionist Program -

Career Networks Institute
Orange, CA

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -

Summit Career College
Anaheim, CA
12.2004

Diploma - General Studies

Edison High School
Huntington Beach, CA
06.1993

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Care Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Compassionate and Patient
  • Calm and Composed
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Assessment

Certification

  • Behavioral Violence Prevention Training, 01/01/2021, Royale TRC, Santa Ana, CA
  • CPR Certification, 12/23/2021, 12/23/2023, American Heart Association, Santa Ana, CA
  • I.V. Certification/Blood Withdrawal Program, 01/01/2004, Cypress College, Cypress, CA

Personal Information

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Timeline

Charge Nurse/Medication Nurse

Royale TRC
01.2005 - Current

Medical Assistant - Radiology

Newport Diagnostic Center
01.2001 - 01.2003

Computerized Medical Receptionist Program -

Career Networks Institute

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -

Summit Career College

Diploma - General Studies

Edison High School
Tara Snavely