Sarah Sneden

Leadership & Team Management

• Provided leadership and oversight for 15 direct reports, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Social Workers, and Community Health Workers, supporting care delivery across field and virtual settings.
• Recruited, onboarded, trained, mentored, and evaluated clinical staff to ensure high performance, professional growth, and regulatory compliance.
• Promoted staff engagement, retention, and productivity through effective leadership, communication, and performance management.

Clinical Operations & Strategic Leadership

• Led clinical operations in a Value Based Care program serving over 1,000 patients, collaborating with senior leadership to align organizational goals, strategic initiatives, and patient care objectives.
• Managed staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget monitoring to optimize operational performance and patient outcomes.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and clinical standards.

Quality Improvement & Process Optimization

• Spearheaded quality improvement and process optimization initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, care coordination, patient outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyzed clinical data, patient feedback, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.

Care Coordination & Case Management

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, develop individualized treatment plans, and optimize resource utilization.
• Facilitated complex case reviews and ongoing case management to ensure adherence to treatment plans, quality measures, and optimal patient outcomes.

Compliance & Health Information Systems

• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, documentation standards, and audit processes.
• Led implementation and optimization of electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems to improve documentation accuracy, workflow efficiency, and data management.

Professional Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Designed and delivered training programs, workshops, and cross-training initiatives to strengthen staff competencies and organizational readiness.
• Built strong relationships with stakeholders and fostered collaborative partnerships to support clinical excellence and organizational success.

• Led nursing team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while improving clinical outcomes, patient safety, and satisfaction.
• Implemented evidence-based practices, advanced symptom management strategies, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, coordinate services, and ensure seamless transitions across the continuum of care.
• Provided patient advocacy, case management, and care coordination for individuals with complex and life-limiting illnesses.
• Facilitated goals-of-care discussions, family meetings, hospice referrals, crisis intervention, and end-of-life planning while promoting ethical, culturally competent care.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression, treatment options, symptom management, and palliative care principles.
• Mentored, trained, and supported nursing staff, fostering professional development, teamwork, staff engagement, and retention.
• Strengthened communication among patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners through effective use of EMR systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and therapeutic communication techniques.
• Utilized advanced assessment and clinical judgment skills to identify changes in patient condition, implement timely interventions, and optimize patient comfort and quality of life.

• Performed extensive clinical evaluation of patients admitted to the Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical Units.
• Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary teams to determine patient eligibility for acute care transition from the hospital to the care at home setting.
• Coordinated care transitions for patients, ensuring continuity and quality of services.
• Transportation coordination for patients, ensuring patient safety.

• Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and best practices.
• Traveled to out-of-state clinics around the country to train new nursing hires on-site, ensuring quality patient care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment strategies for respiratory health patients.
• Managed inventory and procurement of medical supplies essential for respiratory treatment programs.
• Facilitated patient education programs focused on self-management of respiratory diseases and wellness strategies.
• Led quality assurance initiatives to maintain high standards of care within the facility's operations.
• Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems while safeguarding sensitive patient information.
• Provided leadership during emergency situations, guiding staff in prioritizing patient needs and delivering rapid response interventions.
• Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their own healthcare journey.

• Supervision and oversight for a team of nurses on-site in a wellness facility.
• Recruitment, onboarding, and continued training of nursing staff.
• Provided client education and services: IV infusions, IM injections, hyperbaric oxygen treatments, allergy testing, and micronutrient lab work.
• Telehealth communications with medical providers following thorough client health assessments and treatment recommendations.
• Responsible for monthly materials management, client appointments, and nurse staff scheduling.

• Administer pre-operative assessments and educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and manage post-anesthesia recovery protocols effectively.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to streamline patient care processes.

• Administered critical care interventions in fast-paced cardiovascular environment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery strategies.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments, documenting findings in electronic health records accurately.

• Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in surgical intensive care unit.
• Monitored vital signs and advanced medical equipment, ensuring timely response to changes in patient condition.
• Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing discharge readiness and recovery outcomes.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.