CARA SNYDER
Peachtree City
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with multistate licensure and experience in acute care case management. Expertise in care coordination and discharge planning, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing length of stay through data analysis and process improvements. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex conditions while ensuring compliance and documentation integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CASE MANAGER
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
Fayetteville
08.2023 - Current
- Managed the coordination of patient care throughout the admission and discharge process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care during hospital discharge to enhance patient outcomes.
- Coordinating and advocating for patients and families
- Identifying and addressing potential barriers to discharge planning in an effort to foster efficient care delivery and maximize reimbursement.
- Advocated for patients and families to ensure access to necessary resources and support.
- Addressed potential barriers in discharge planning to improve care delivery and enhance reimbursement.
- Assisted in reviewing patient care data to identify delays in discharge planning for tracheostomy patients and contributed to the development of targeted action plans that reduced hospital length of stay.
RN SCHOOL NURSE
BRYAN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Richmond Hill
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided first aid and emergency medical care to ensure safety and well-being of students and staff.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments.
- Maintained and organized student health records to support accurate health monitoring and compliance.
- Administered medications and treatments according to medical prescriptions.
CLINICAL RESOURCE NURSE
SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL
Kansas City
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed total joint replacement patients through the full continuum of care
- Delivered pre-operative patient education to enhance understanding and preparedness for surgery
- Coordinated inpatient care and discharge planning with joint replacement team to ensure seamless transitions
- Served as a patient advocate from surgery through recovery
- Conducted post-operative follow-up to monitor recovery and address patient concerns
CARE TRANSITIONS COORDINATOR
ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
Georgetown
01.2019 - 12.2020
RN FIELD NURSE
GEORGETOWN LIVING HOME HEALTH
Georgetown
01.2018 - 01.2019
RN NURSE LIASION
TRI PARISH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
DeRidder
05.2017 - 01.2018
RN FIELD NURSE
VERNON HOME HEALTH
Leesville
01.2017 - 05.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08-2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL12-2011
Skills
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Performance improvement
- CMS regulations
- ICD-10-CM coding
- Root Cause Analysis
Certification
- CCM (Certified Case Manager)
- ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship
Professional License
Registered Nurse (Multistate), RN320393
Affiliations
- Community volunteer- Midwest Food Bank
- Community volunteer- Bloom
Timeline
RN CASE MANAGER
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
08.2023 - Current
RN SCHOOL NURSE
BRYAN COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2021 - 05.2023
CLINICAL RESOURCE NURSE
SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 06.2021
CARE TRANSITIONS COORDINATOR
ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
01.2019 - 12.2020
RN FIELD NURSE
GEORGETOWN LIVING HOME HEALTH
01.2018 - 01.2019
RN NURSE LIASION
TRI PARISH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 01.2018
RN FIELD NURSE
VERNON HOME HEALTH
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College