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Sonya Davis

ALBUQUERQUE,NM

Summary

Well-qualified LPN with good leadership, planning and administrative skills. Highly organized and proactive with a solid grasp of nursing standards and the needs of LTC patients. Hardworking and responsible with exceptional communication skills and over 10 years of nursing care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Unit Manager, Infection Preventionist

Genesis HealthCare
Albuquerque, NM
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
  • Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
  • Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
  • Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
  • Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
  • Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
  • Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.

LPN Unit Manager

Odelia Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
  • Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
  • Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

LPN Unit Manager

Genesis HealthCare
Albuquerque, NM
01.2016 - 06.2021
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
  • Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by 90% within 5. years.
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • COVID tested all residents of facility and then implemented isolation precautions per protocol.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Galen Health Instutite
San Antonio, TX
06.2005

Skills

  • Nurse Leadership
  • Wound Care
  • Managing unit operations
  • Drug inventory management
  • Staff Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Immunizations
  • Hiring and recruitment
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Passing medications
  • Patient education and counseling

Accomplishments

Best of the Best Award for Nursing Manager for 2020

Certification

Wound Care Certified

Infection Preventionist Training

Timeline

Unit Manager, Infection Preventionist

Genesis HealthCare
01.2022 - Current

LPN Unit Manager

Odelia Healthcare
06.2021 - 10.2021

LPN Unit Manager

Genesis HealthCare
01.2016 - 06.2021

LPN - Nursing

Galen Health Instutite

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