Jessica Snyder

Registered Nurse with over 15 years of direct patient care and case management roles in hospital and home settings. History of working environments included emergency, medical-surgical, telemetry, oncology, orthopedics, home health, and behavioral health settings. Proven expertise in utilization review, medical necessity determination, compliance, insurance authorization, and discharge planning.

Adept at clinical documentation review, interdisciplinary coordination, and navigating complex regulatory environments. Seeking a remote clinical review, utilization management, or medical-legal nurse consultant role.

Registered Nurse – Home Health at Interim HealthCare (2019-10 – 2019-12)

• Performed comprehensive skilled assessments in home settings for patients with wound care, CHF, COPD, and post-surgical needs.
• Developed individualized care plans, coordinated care with physicians, and ensured adherence to Medicare documentation standards

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Staff RN as Hospital closed) at Ohio Valley Medical Center (facility closed 2019) (2019-08 – 2019-10)

• Provided high-acuity nursing care to adult and pediatric emergency patients in fast-paced setting.
• Performed rapid assessments, triage, resuscitation, and stabilization within multidisciplinary team.
• Interpreted ECGs, lab results, imaging reports, and provider notes to support diagnosis and treatment timelines.
• Ensured complete, accurate, and timely EMR documentation aligning with legal and billing standards.

Emergency Department Nurse Care Manager / Utilization Review at Ohio Valley Medical Center (2015-09 – 2019-08)

• Led clinical review of emergency department patient encounters daily to determine appropriate level of care using CMS, Interqual and evidence-based criteria.
• Conducted real-time medical necessity assessments to support inpatient admissions, outpatient observation, or safe discharge.
• Secured insurance authorizations and pre-certifications for inpatient psychiatric placements based on clinical documentation and payer requirements.
• Coordinated care transitions across hospitalist teams, specialty services, behavioral health facilities, and insurers to ensure timely, compliant patient flow.
• Reviewed complex medical records, diagnostic findings, physician documentation, and treatment plans to support compliance and denial prevention.
• Advocated for patients while managing costs, balancing regulatory compliance with optimal outcomes.

Charge Nurse – Medical/Surgical, Telemetry at Ohio Valley Medical Center (2009-10 – 2015-08)

• Supervised nursing and support staff per shift; served as clinical and operational lead during rotations.
• Monitored physician orders, medication safety, lab trends, and documentation compliance.
• Coordinated complex discharges, transfers, admissions, and patient flow across departments.
• Participated in quality assurance initiatives, including HCAHPS improvement and readmission reduction efforts.

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Oncology & Orthopedics at Ohio Valley Medical Center (2009-10 – 2015-08)

• Provided direct care for post-op, oncology, cardiac, and chronically ill patients with multi-system diagnoses.
• Developed individualized care plans, educated patients/families, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
• Served as clinical mentor for new grads and support staff.

Behavioral Health Case Manager / Mental Health Professional at Northwood Health Systems (2002 – 2009)

• Supported adults and adolescents with severe mental illness across inpatient, residential, outpatient, and juvenile justice settings.
• Conducted psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinated community-based treatment planning.
• Worked closely with social services, correctional facilities, and family systems to support long-term recovery.

Bachelor of Specialized Studies in Social Welfare – Ohio University

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – Belmont College