Whitney Snyder
Randlett,OK
Summary
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Results-driven Registered Nurse known for delivering high-quality patient care and strong clinical judgment. Experienced in developing tailored care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient support and effective treatment outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient comfort and quality of life.
- Educated families on end-of-life care procedures and emotional support strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions, documented changes, and communicated effectively with healthcare providers.
- Developed personalized care strategies that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Red River Hospital
Wichita Falls, TX
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered psychiatric assessments and formulated individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies and improve recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, fostering understanding and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to manage acute psychiatric episodes effectively and ensure patient safety.
- Evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, recommending adjustments based on patient progress and feedback.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Decreased the risk of patient self-harm through continuous monitoring and creating a safe environment.
- Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients'' symptoms.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing mental health crises, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, promoting emotional healing and personal growth.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning back into their communities, ensuring continuity of care posthospitalization.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
United Regional Hospital
Wichita Falls, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided comprehensive postpartum care to new mothers and infants, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Educated families on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery methods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions, promptly addressing any complications.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs to ensure safe labor and delivery processes.
- Administered medications and pain management techniques to support patient comfort during labor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on labor stages, postpartum care, and newborn health protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall efficiency in labor management procedures.
- Advocated for patient-centered care by actively involving families in the birthing process decisions.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Patient discharge
- Relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Geriatric nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Wichita Falls
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Red River Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2022
Postpartum Registered Nurse
United Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University