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Timothy Snyder

Garnet Valley,PA

Summary

Graduate nurse with excellent educational credentials and extensive hands-on patient care experience in a fast-paced critical care setting where I learned the value of teamwork and strong values in patient care. Flexible and able to quickly adapt in a rapidly changing environment. Aspiring to utilize my education and experience to secure a position in the critical care residency at Christiana Hospital.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

Drexel University
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, intravenous, and oral medications.
  • Provided inline suctioning of endotracheal tubes.
  • Performed urinary catheterization on female and male patients.
  • Educated patients on newly prescribed medications and proper usage of medical devices in their home.
  • Monitored and assessed unstable patients receiving vasoactive medications.
  • Analyzed 12-lead EKG strips and documented cardiac rhythms.

Pennsylvania Hospital - PAH 5CC

  • Executed high quality patient care for a diverse patient population.

Jefferson Methodist Hospital - B5 JMH

  • Trained classmates how to perform bladder scanning, 12-lead EKG and helped provide patient care while they familiarized with the CAN role.
  • Motivated classmates in participating in a code blue on the unit.

Foulkeways at Gwynedd

  • Assisted residents with getting out of bed, washing, and dressing in preparation for breakfast.

Center for Urban Child, GROW Clinic at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

  • Coordinated care for infants to adolescents in a fast-paced walk-in clinic seeing upwards of 60 clients in a 2-hour period.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
  • Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changing priorities within fast-paced healthcare settings while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
  • Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Patient Care Technician

ChristianaCare
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting
  • Coordinated with charge nurse on admissions and transfers by managing room setup and patient chart production
  • Teamwork
  • Provided patient baths, toileting, and q2 hour turns, for up to 18 patients
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Administered scheduled blood glucose finger stick testing and communicated abnormal results to the nurse.
  • Demonstrated exceptional patient care and received recognition from CEO.
  • Monitored patients at risk for self-harm as a patient one-to-one sitter,.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

John Jay College – Dr. Champeil - Organic Synthesi
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
  • Developed skills in various research methodologies, ensuring high-quality work across diverse projects.
  • Conducted fieldwork as needed, collecting vital data to supplement existing research efforts.
  • Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Enhanced research outcomes by conducting thorough literature reviews and data analysis.
  • Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.
  • Assisted in the publication process for academic journals, editing manuscripts and ensuring proper formatting guidelines were met.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
  • Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
  • Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
  • Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Managed simultaneous synthesis and analysis projects simultaneously.
  • Practiced efficient communication with lab mates during weekly lab meetings.
  • Spearheaded improved argon distribution system to supply multiple synthesis simultaneously.
  • Recorded precise and detailed notes while conducting reactions.
  • Solved issues that arose during reactions, purification, and analysis.
  • Developed method to separate a molecule that existed in two forms with nearly identical properties.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Cell & Molecular Biology

John Jay College
New York, NY
12.2021

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • CPR/AED
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Ventilator Care
  • Urinary Catheterization & Care
  • EMR Charting
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Compassion

Accomplishments

Publications:


Zheng, M., Hwang, S., Snyder, T., Aquilina, J., Proni, G., Paz, M. M., … Champeil, E. (2019). Synthesis of Mitomycin C and decarbamoylmitomycin C N6 deoxyadenosine-adducts. Bioorganic Chemistry, 92, 103280. doi: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103280

Certification

BLS

PA EMT

Timeline

Student Nurse

Drexel University
09.2022 - 03.2024

Patient Care Technician

ChristianaCare
09.2021 - 08.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

John Jay College – Dr. Champeil - Organic Synthesi
02.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science - Cell & Molecular Biology

John Jay College
Timothy Snyder