Christina Snyder
Cleveland,NC
Summary
Dynamic Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in culturally-sensitive care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to manage complex cases and implement effective care plans, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in IV management and emergency response, fostering strong relationships with patients and families for optimal recovery.
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (FNP-C, RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with pending Nurse Practitioner Registration with Joint Sub-Committee.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Foothills Center for Women
08.2023 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed approximately 25-35 patients per day, help with phones, scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and aid patients to acquire their medications with patient assistance or discount cards.
Student Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Foothills Center for Women
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
- Assisted emergency personnel in escalated cases by engaging in life support treatments and resuscitation.
- Assisted physician in office procedures and minor surgeries.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, and birth control methods.
- Used Greenway to document over 10 patient visits daily.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Processed lab tests for influenza, strep and urinary tract infections.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Registered Nurse - Post Partum, Antepartum, NBN
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, Gyn/Oncology Triage
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Charge Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2010 - 05.2016
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Forsyth Medical Center
05.1999 - 04.2010
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL03-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury05-1999
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Health care consultation
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Health screening
- Discharge coordination
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- IV management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Mobility assistance
- Patient management
- Medication and IV administration
- Maintaining privacy
- Epic EHR management
- Patient discharge
- Patient consultation
- Direct nursing care
- Medical records management
- Removing sutures
- Medication administration
- Patient Check-ins
- Call triaging
- Relationship building
- Follow-up calls
- Feeding pumps
- Emergency response
- Patient evaluation
- Physical assessments
- Culturally sensitive
- Patient care
- Taking vitals
- Patient discharging
- Birth coaching
- Neonatal nursing
- IV drug therapy management
- Pediatric nursing
- EMR systems
- Policy compliance
- Medical evaluation
- Insulin medication assistance
- Setting up referrals
- Patient counseling
- Wound care specialist
- ADL assistance
- Neonatal ICU procedures
- Women's health exams
- Case management
- Evaluations
- Intravenous therapy
- Cesarean section preparation
- Immunization skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Supply restocking
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Nursing plan development
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Patient care planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Direct patient care
- Care plan development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Foothills Center for Women
08.2023 - Current
Student Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Foothills Center for Women
08.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse - Post Partum, Antepartum, NBN
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Gyn/Oncology Triage
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2021
Charge Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2010 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Forsyth Medical Center
05.1999 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan Cabarrus Community College