Jennifer L. Snead
Hannibal
Summary
Seeking job that will utilize my educational skills and add to my job experiences.
Diligent Registered Nurse with significant experience in clinical supervision and staff management. Successfully implemented training programs that improved team efficiency and patient care. Demonstrated leadership and conflict resolution skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Beth Haven Nursing Home
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Supervisor: Staysha Webster
- Supervise nursing staff
- Oversee therapy orders
- -Scheduling
- -Staff education/inservices
- -QA
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence to policies and protocols.
- Analyzed patient outcomes to drive quality improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery.
- Implemented electronic health record systems, improving documentation efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of clinical records and procedures.
- Entered admission orders into the computer
- Interim DON
Assistant Director of Nursing
Beloved Health and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervisor: Hymita Speed
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Implemented quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
- Conducted analysis of patient care data to identify trends aimed at improving overall service quality.
- Facilitated mentorship for junior nursing staff to enhance skills and improve overall team effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance coordination of patient care services.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Facilitated collaboration between staff management and external groups to enhance patient care coordination.
- Executed rounds to ensure optimal care delivery and gather feedback from staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
Charge Nurse
Beth Haven Nursing Home
02.2017 - 08.2022
- Supervisor: Judy Mossman
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with facility policies and protocols.
- Implemented patient care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers to address concerns effectively.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in resident care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Advocated for resident needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Development Coordinator
Willow Care center
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Supervisor: Tammy Harr
- -Recruitment, interviewing, hiring new staff
- -Orientation of new staff
- -Performed drug screening
- -Staff TB screening
- -Scheduling
- -Staff education/inservices
- -QA
Assistant MDS Coordinator, House Supervisor
Levering Regional Health Care
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Supervisor: Chastity Chapple
- -Completed MDS’s accurately and on time
- -Initiated and updated careplans for each resident
- -Held careplan meetings
- -Supervised all staff and residents
- -Performed assessments of physically and mentally ill residents
Registered nurse in long term care
Good Samaritan Society
07.2009 - 03.2013
- Supervisor: Ronda Watson
- -Obtained vital signs/assessments on residents.
- -Transcribed orders.
- -Worked with physicians and resident families to ensure resident needs were met.
- -Supervised CNA's, LPN's, and Medication Aides.
- -Copy and fax physicians orders and resident records while maintaining privacy.
- -Phoned prescriptions to pharmacy.
- -Assisted residents and families with discharge planning.
- -Initiated Foley catheters, delivered medications, tube feedings.
Registered Nurse in Med-surg
Davis County Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2009
- Supervisor: Sally Bachman
- -Provided basic care and ADL's to acutely ill medical-surgical adults and children.
- -Worked collaboratively with nursing and physicians, assuring prompt response to patient needs.
- -Effective time management to care for many patients during a shift.
- -Obtained vital signs, initiated documentation, and prioritized care.
- -Attended to psychosocial needs of family and others accompanying a sick or injured individual.
- -Computer literate.
- -Copy and fax documents as needed while maintaining patient privacy.
- -Phoned prescriptions to patient pharmacies.
- -Transcribed orders.
- -Started IV's, foley catheters, ng tubes and delivered medications.
- -Assisted in other departments as needed, including ER, Long Term Care, and OB
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, Iowa05.2003
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Fox Valley Community Schools
Milton, Iowa05.1993
Skills
- Current certification in BLS
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical training
- Clinical instruction
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
- Staff education and training
- Medical records management
- Patient education
- HIPAA
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Beth Haven Nursing Home
09.2023 - 01.2026
Assistant Director of Nursing
Beloved Health and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 09.2023
Charge Nurse
Beth Haven Nursing Home
02.2017 - 08.2022
Staff Development Coordinator
Willow Care center
10.2015 - 12.2016
Assistant MDS Coordinator, House Supervisor
Levering Regional Health Care
02.2014 - 10.2015
Registered nurse in long term care
Good Samaritan Society
07.2009 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse in Med-surg
Davis County Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2009
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Fox Valley Community Schools
Associates Degree - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College