Shannon Fossas
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse, dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and practical communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical LPN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to develop care plans.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided patient education on medications and health conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition, reporting any observed changes to the physician or nurse supervisor.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical examinations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Sawgrass Pediatrics
Coral Springs, FL
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Administered vaccines, injections, and other treatments as directed by physicians.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Perform health physical testing, e.g., vision and hearing testing.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients and their parents.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records and maintained confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
- Provided compassionate support to children and families in the clinic.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed in-house laboratory procedures such as CBC, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and fasting blood sugar.
- Performed throat and nasal swabs for strep, flu, and COVID-19 and other basic diagnostic procedures.
Medical Assistant
Tenet
Boca Raton, FL
10.2018 - 05.2025
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient examinations and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications necessary for improving their cardiovascular health.
- Supervised patient carefully during diagnostic exercises such as treadmill testing, pharmacological stress testing, and stress echo.
- Performed routine cardiographic tests including 12-lead EKG, stress testing, Holter monitoring.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates of Boca Raton/Holy Cross Medical Group
Boca Raton, FL
06.2009 - 10.2018
- Triaged and worked-up patients take their vitals and medical history.
- Assisted with nuclear, regular stress, and stress echo tests.
- Placed Holter monitors on patients.
- Performed EKGs
- Gave injections and worked in the lab drawing blood.
- Obtained authorization for medications.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates of North Ft. Lauderdale/Holy Cross Medical Group
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
06.1996 - 06.2009
- Assisted with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Gave injections and phlebotomy.
- Performed EKGs.
- Assisted in stress echoes and regular stress testing
- Obtain authorization for medications and procedures, e.g., stress tests, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization, and TEE.
- Participated in running the EKG and Echo panel.
- Assisted in the hospital billing.
Education
Certification - Practical Nursing
William T. McFatter Technical College
Davie, FL 02.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Assisting
Broward College
Davie, FL 06.1994 - 06/1995
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Specimens collection and processing
- Administration of medications
- Patient education
- Intravenous therapy
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
- Patient assessment procedures
- Practice adherence to HIPAA
- Communication skills
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose monitoring
Certification
- National Licensed Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN), 04/03/25
- Certified Medical Assistant, 06/01/29
Timeline
Medical-Surgical LPN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Certification - Practical Nursing
William T. McFatter Technical College
02.2024 - 01.2025
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Sawgrass Pediatrics
08.2021 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
Tenet
10.2018 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates of Boca Raton/Holy Cross Medical Group
06.2009 - 10.2018
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates of North Ft. Lauderdale/Holy Cross Medical Group
06.1996 - 06.2009
Medical Assisting
Broward College
06.1994 - 06/1995