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Annette Schneck-Geiter

Bethlehem

Summary

Motivated nursing supervisor, excited to bring many years of experience to a growing organization. Expert in managing day-to-day functions, implementing clinical improvements, and developing cohesive nursing teams. Teamwork, effective communication, and task completion are a priority.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Supervisor/Manager on Duty

Heather Glen Senior Living
Allentown
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
  • Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
  • Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies, and mass casualty incidences.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
  • Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services for high-risk patients.
  • Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe performance of assigned staff members.
  • Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
  • Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
  • Oversaw implementation of infection control protocols within the unit or facility.
  • Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives into daily operations.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
  • Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
  • Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
  • Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.

LPN Charge Nurse

ManorCare/ProMedica Bethlehem 2021
Bethlehem
10.2015 - 04.2022
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
  • Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
08-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Radiography

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Pen Argyl Area High School
Pen Argyl, PA
06-1999

Some College (No Degree) - English

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Skills

  • Staff scheduling
  • Quality assurance
  • Patient advocacy
  • Emergency response
  • Patient education
  • Staff mentoring and coaching
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Ethical practice
  • Medical documentation
  • Patient care oversight
  • Patient care
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Infection control

Timeline

Nursing Supervisor/Manager on Duty

Heather Glen Senior Living
06.2024 - 03.2025

LPN Charge Nurse

ManorCare/ProMedica Bethlehem 2021
10.2015 - 04.2022

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Northampton Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Radiography

Northampton Community College

High School Diploma -

Pen Argyl Area High School

Some College (No Degree) - English

Cedar Crest College
Annette Schneck-Geiter