1. Laura Lyn Snuffin
Contact Info
Laura.Snuffin@rutgers.edu
(609) 707-8950
2331 Almira Avenue, Atco, New Jersey
08004
GOALS: As a Registered Nurse I would utilize my chemistry background with my experience in the Medical
Surgical Unit and Cardiothoracic Recovery Unit to work in the ICU, particularly Cardiac.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University,New Jersey
School of Nursing
Accelerated BSN
CumulativeGPA: 3.75
Rowan University,New Jersey
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Physics Minor
CumulativeGPA: 3.03
Science GPA: 3.35
Camden County College
Associate of Science
Pre-Pharmacy
CumulativeGPA: 3.39
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
 RegisteredNurse Med/SurgTelemetry – April ’15 to Present - at Virtua University Hospital –Responsiblefor
assessing,diagnosing,planning,implementing,and evaluatingpatientcare through outcome identification and
evidence-based practice.Coordinates patient careand communicates and collaborates extensively with the other
members of the healthcareteam, patients and/or patient's family or significantother(s).Maintains and
demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. Administers,monitors and documents therapeutic
interventions and regimes. Effectively manages change. Delegates and monitors carerendered by other members
of nursingdepartment and healthcareteam. Demonstrates standard precautions and patientsafety principles in
practice.Identifies and participates in theperformance improvement activities.
 PatientSafety Assistant–Jan ’15 to April ’15 - atKennedy University Hospital –Providedirectobservation of
assigned patients under the direction of the RN to providea safeand comfortable environment. Performs unit-
based assignments as needed.
 Medical Receptionist–Temp Oct-Dec ’12 - at Orthopaedic & Sports Specialist – Responsibilities included
registeringpatients, entering InsuranceInformation,accessingNavinetfor physician referralsand Insurance
authorization/eligibility.FrontDesk responsibilities,answeringphones,schedulingappointments,check in/out,
collectco-pay.Familiar with Alteer, Navinet, and SJRA access.Required to sitin for IME Exams with regard to
vehicular and workman’s compensation accidents.
 Pharmacy Technician– June ’07 – Jan ’09 - ShopRite of Medford. Supply Management, Organization,Integrity,
Reporting Skills,Attention to Detail,Dependability,Creatinga Safe, Effective Environment, Quality Focus,Supply
Management, AnalyzingInformation , InformingOthers. Familiar with HIPAA.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
CAPSTONE Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Unit: CC2/CTR ICU, Preceptor - Mary
Bozzo MSN, RN, CCRN. (September – December 2014) Continued from Clinical Med Surg
III. PatientCare, Ventilator Management, VS, EKG Monitoring,SWAN & Aline, Draw
Specimens & Line Maintenance, Frequent Assessments & Shift Documentation SOARIAN,
Med Management & Administration,Drip maintenance& adjustments based on patient
response& VS, Pain Management, Safety Precautions,Interaction with varyinglevels of
healthcareprofessionals regardingpatientplan of care (Medical,Rehab, PT, OT, etc.).
Assistin settingup new hearts to the floor. Prep pt rooms. Patient overall satisfaction.
Medical Surgical I Kennedy University Hospital Washington Township,NJ. Unit: MS3, Preceptor – Rose
McGonigle MSN, RN. (October – December 2013) Participated in Medication
Administration,PatientBedside Care, Patient-Nurse Relationship,etc.
Mental Health Kennedy University Hospital Cherry Hill,NJ. Unit: West Pavilion,Preceptor – Michael Ajayi,
DNP, MSN, APN, RN. (January – April 2014) Psych assessments,PatientCommunication and
Interaction,Participated and Organized Group Activities/Sessions.
Med Surg II Cooper University Hospital Camden, NJ. Unit: 10 South ProgressiveCareand Intermediate

2. Care, Preceptor – Margaret Avallone MSN, RN, CCRN. (January – April 2014) CLAUTI,
CLAPSI, Trach Care, Suctioning,Med Management, Blood products, Wound & Skin Care,
Patient Isolation Precautions,IVTherapy,Ostomy Care, TPN, Blood Glucose,Frequent
Patient Assessments,VS.
Med Surg III Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Unit: CC2 Cardiac ICU,Preceptor - Mary
Bozzo MSN, RN, CCRN. (May – July 2014) - Patient Care, Ventilator Management, VS, EKG
Monitoring,SWAN & Aline, DrawSpecimens from lines, Frequent Assessments &
Documentation, Med Management, Drip maintenance & adjustments based on patient
response& VS, Pain Management, Safety Precautions, Interaction with varyinglevels of
healthcareprofessionals regardingpatientplan of care. Assistin setti ngup new hearts to
the floor.Prep pt rooms. Patient overall satisfaction.
Pediatrics Capital Health Medical Center, Hopewell, NJ. Unit: Pediatrics Med Surg. Preceptor - Mary
E. Straffe, Specializes in Pediatric Nursing(NursePractitioner) –Med Administration,
Patient plan of careand satisfaction.Relationship buildingwith patient and family.
Obstetrics Virtua Hospital,Voorhees, NJ. Unit: Pre-partum, Ante-partum, Post-Partum, & NICU.
Preceptor - Jennifer M. Travis,APN, Specializes in Nursing.(May – July 2014)
CERTIFICATIONS
 AmericanRedCross – CPR/AEDCertifiedandregularBloodDonor.
 AmericanHeartAssociation –FirstAid BLS/AED Certified
 CulturallyCompetentNursingCare:A Cornerstone of NursingCare,(i) DeliveringCulturally
CompetentNursingCare.Completed8/21/2013.
ACTIVITIES
Sigma Thete Tau Honor Society– New member
StudentAmbassador, Rutgers University Stratford – Participatingin Community Outreach and University
Events – Cherry Hill Food & Outreach Council,Children’s Toy Drive, etc.
StudentGovernmentPresident,RutgersUniversity Stratford – Participated in Ronald McDonald Activity
Nights, FundraisingBakeSales,CoordinatingSGAMonthly Meetings and Student Events, Town Hall Meetings , Toy
Drives,and Food Drives.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
 Front Desk Associate/ Debt Collector –Nov ’14 – Jan ’15 - at LA Fitness – Responsibilities included registering
members, entering InsuranceInformation,ResolvingPatientElectronic Fund Transfers,answeringphones,
schedulingappointments.
 Real Estate Assessor/Photographer –Contract Nov - Dec ’14 - Aijon – Assessed & Photographed homes throughout
the South Jersey area for a third party real estate investment agency. Uploaded photos and assessments to real
estate iPhoneApp.
 Polyvel, Inc – May ’11 – Sept ’12 - Research/Development - Application AppropriateAdditives,Sourcing/Pricing,
Regulatory Letters, MSDSs, TDSs, Quality AssurancesMethods & Reports. Developed Respiratory Programand IH
Programs based on OSHA Standards & cGMP for Lab and PlantPersonnel.Developed workingrelationship wi th
Rowan University to utilizeInstrumentation for QA, Reverse Engineering, and R&D.
 Research Assistant – Jan ’10 – Jan ’11 - Inorganic Catalysis Reactions EMIN+ BF3Cl- ”and "Electrochemical Reduction
of Carbon Dioxide in Designed Ionic Liquids – Greenhouse Gas Fixation and Conversion." Published in the Journal of
Electrochemical Society with Dr. Louis Whaley and Dr. Lei Yu, Chemistry & Biochemistry.
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