Roqueza Snapp
Clovis
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital and Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and effective care coordination. Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to quality improvement foster a safe, supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Fresno Community Regional Medical Center
11.2015 - 01.2025
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Charting proficiency
- Quality improvement
- Patient IV sedation certification as per institutional protocol
- Evidence-based practice
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care implementation form pre operative, intra operative, to post operative
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Patient discharge and care planning (out patient setting)
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical records management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Fresno Community Regional Medical Center
11.2015 - 01.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Fresno City College
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