09/2013 to 12/2015

Melissa Snyder904 Trail Drive, Slater, IA 50244

Home: (712)830-3158 - missy_snyder@hotmail.com

Dedicated and enthusiastic Nursing Supervisor with eight years ofspecialization in pediatric and special needs nursing. Motivated leaderwith strong organization and prioritization abilities.

Education and Training AdaptabilityOrganization ExcelCertified Pediatric Nurse Critical Thinking

Homes Nursing SupervisorChildServe - Johnston, IA

Supervise five RN Care Coordinators over four teamsComplete annual evaluations and quarterly staff development plansCoordinate PTO and fill in as active RNCC in the absence of theprimary nurseProvide back-up on call daily from 6am - 4pm and also 24 hours dailyfor six months of each yearCommunicate with Human Resources, Managers and Supervisors tohelp facilitate proper training, retraining and disciplinary action whenneededComplete payroll through Kronos bi-weeklyOrganize/Recognize medication checkers and medication passersmonthly and quarterlyAssist with CMA trainingComplete Quarterly peri-care and lifting/transferring auditsMedical screeningsMedical training for non-licensed staff (gtube, diagnosis, vital signs,seizure/diastat, homes medication administration)

Professional Summary

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Experience

Hospital liaison to facilitate adequate communication between facilitiesManage office suppliesMonthly mock auditsConsistently communicate effectively, respectfully, andprofessionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel,ChildServe staff, and others to assure assigned child's care needsare assessed, communicated and metDevelop and provide training to children, families, and staff asneeded to help advance the skills and knowledge of all peopleassociated with a child's care delivery

10/2009 to 09/2013 Registered Nurse Care CoordinatorChildServe - Johnston, IA

Work within the nursing scope of practice and physician's orders,assess, plan and evaluate the child's clinical care per regulatoryrequirements and time framesFacilitate multidisciplinary care team meetings for each child at leastannually and more frequently as needed per regulatory requirementsWork within the nursing scope of practice, physician orders, and thechild's care plan to consistently make decisions and deliver a fullrange of nursing care based on the fundamentals of the nursingprocessConsistently communicate effectively, respectfully, andprofessionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel,ChildServe staff and others to assure assigned child's care needs areassessed, communicated, and met.Consistently provide training to children, families, and staff asneeded to help advance the skills and knowledge of all peopleassociated with the child's care deliveryDocument nursing care and patient status in accordance with thenursing process and standards of care

07/2007 to 10/2009 Registered NurseChildServe - Johnston, IA

Be efficient in caring for children with various health care needsincluding, but not limited to: trach, g-tube, j-tube, skin conditions,neurological conditions, wounds, cardiac disorders, post-op, andmental/physical handicapsCollaborate with respiratory therapy to provide care for vent

12/2006

dependent childrenManage and coordinate the care of patients in a defined care deliverymodel which includes assessment, planning, implementation andevaluationDocument nursing care and patient status in accordance with thenursing process and standards of careCollaborate and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinaryteam to transition the child into a home care settingCollaborate and communicate effectively with a wide range oftherapies including: speech, physical, child life, occupational,therapeutic recreation and aquaticAccountable for patient/family education in collaboration withinterdisciplinary care teamServe as an advocate to patients

Associate of Science: NursingDes Moines Area Community College - Ankeny, IA

- Nursing License No: 117008- PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse- BLS Instructor through American Heart Association- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization(PEARS) certified through American Heart Association

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