Licensed Practical Nurse with 30+ Years Experience
Resume:
SONYA
DAVIS
*******.**@*****.***
Atlanta, GA 30331
Caring, compassionate, energetic and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 30 years of experience in various health care settings. I am looking to join and enhance the team of a reputable health care provider.
OBJECTIVE
SKILLS
• Team leader
bedside nursing, vital signs,
assessments
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Medication administration, IV's,
injections, phlebotomy
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• Patient teaching and education
Quality care planning and
community nursing
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Prenatal and postpartum care
follow up
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Charge nursing and supervisory
experience
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• Bilingual in English an Spanish
• CPR certified
Care Coordination/Case
Management
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• Dialysis experience
Microsoft word, excel and EHR
fluent (EPIC)
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Herzing University
12/2020
LPN to RN Program
College of Southern Nevada
01/2014
Prerequisites for LPN to RN Bridge
Program
EDUCATION
Fresenius Medical Care @ Wellstar Cobb Hospital - Hospital Acutes Dialysis LPN
Austell, GA • 04/2025 - Current
PRIVATE DUTY CASE
ATLANTA, GA • 11/2020 - Current
Atlanta Cancer Care - LPM Sraff Nurse
Atlanta, CA • 07/2024 - 02/2025
EXPERIENCE
Administered dialysis treatments and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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Helped prevent complications with diligent assessment of patient pre-and post-dialysis, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
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Ensured proper functioning of dialysis equipment through regular inspections, cleaning, and troubleshooting as needed, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent delivery of treatment.
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Educated patients on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle modifications for optimal health outcomes.
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Responsible for taking care of elderly woman who had a stroke. Assist client with ADLS, medication administration, meal preparation, transporting client to MD appointments and light housekeeping.
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Prepared oncology/hematology patients to be seen by Physician for office visit.
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Obtained vital signs, reviewed charts. performed assessments and phlebotomy if labs were ordered by provider..
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Accessed ports and started IV's on patients that would be receiving chemotherapy..
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• Initiated prior approvals for various cancer medications. Collaborated with registered nurses to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction levels.
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Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
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Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
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Central Technical Vocational
Center/Adult LPN Program
06/1992
Nursing Diploma
Williamsport Area Community
College
05/1988
Associates Degree: General Studies
DAVITA DIALYSIS ACUTES AT PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL CONYERS, GA • 08/2018 - 02/2021
GA UROLOGY - LPN Triage Nurse
ATLANTA, GA • 02/2017 - 04/2018
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS - LPN Affiliate Care Manager
ATLANTA, GA • 11/2014 - 12/2016
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS OF LAS VEGAS - LPN CARE MANAGER/POST DISCHARGE COORDINATOR
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA • 03/2012 - 11/2014
POSITIVELY KIDS FOUNDATION - LPN AT DAYCARE
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA • 10/2011 - 03/2012
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
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Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
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Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
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Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
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Performed hemodialysis treatments to patients in hospital care setting. Performed assessments, administered medications and blood transfusions during treatments. Responsible for taking telephone orders from physicians and entering those orders into computer. Responsible for being on call to perform dialysis treatments on patients in ER and ICU. Completed nurses notes in patient charts and other duties as assigned.
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Responsible for answering incoming calls from urology patients and assisting with issues, problems by reaching out to MD/scheduling urgent appointments if warranted. Refilled prescriptions, completed Prior Authorizations for medications and procedures. Scheduled outpatient procedures as well as lab visits. Provided patient education pre and post procedures. Retrieved lab results for MD review and called patients with results.
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Responsible for tracking and following of hospital and SNF admissions for senior risk population and costs associated with these admissions. Reported all length of stays greater than 10 days to the HCP Medical Director and discussed discharge plans with Healthplans and Hospital/SNF Case Managers. Perform chart reviews in our owned and affiliate clinics in an effort to keep offices compliant with SQRs and Care Gaps required by the Healthplan and CMS for funding. Assist contracted providers with patient outreach, referrals for Disease and Case Management and identifying patient needs.
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Assist members of HMO Medicare Advantage Health Insurance Programs with post hospitalization discharge care. Including telephonic nursing assessments, addressing medical issues, arranging home health, ordering durable medical equipment, assisting with scheduling of appointments with Primary Care doctors and specialists and arranging transportation.
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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE - STAFF LPN AT OUPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC
ATLANTA, GA • 10/2008 - 07/2011
UNIVERSITY DIALYSIS - STAFF LPN AT OUPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC/ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
SYRACUSE, NY • 01/2006 - 08/2008
CNY DIALYSIS - STAFF LPN AT OUTPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC/ ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
SYRACUSE, NY • 05/2004 - 01/2006
INTEGRITY HOME CARE - PRIVATE DUTY SHIFT NURSING
SYRACUSE, NY • 05/1993 - 12/2000
OLSTEN HEALTH SERVICES - PRIVATE DUTY SHIFT NURSING SYRACUSE, NY • 06/1996 - 11/1999
SYRACUSE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - STAFF NURSE IN OUPATIENT OB/GYN CLINIC
SYRACUSE, NY • 05/1993 - 06/1996
HALLMARK NURSING CENTER - NURSE AT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY SYRACUSE, NY • 07/1992 - 05/1993
Nursing care to children under age of two. Administered g-tube feedings, suctioning, administration of nebulizer treatments and PROM.
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Responsible for initiating dialysis treatments on End Stage Renal patients. Monitored patients during treatments. Administered medications, completed monthly medication reviews and diabetic foot checks.
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Duties as mentioned above. I also trained all the new hire employees that would be directly involved in patient care.
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• Duties as mentioned in above job description.
Various nursing responsibilities depending on patient disease process performed in home care setting.
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• Duties as mentioned in above job description.
Prepared patients to be seen by doctor for examinations. Prepared charts, did vital signs, ordred diagnostic tests, administered medications including injections.
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• Provided nursing care to geriatric population in nursing home setting
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