Sonya Davis
Atlanta,GA
Summary
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.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Acutes Dialysis LPN
Fresenius Medical Care @ Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
04.2025 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Helped prevent complications with diligent assessment of patient pre-and post-dialysis, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Ensured proper functioning of dialysis equipment through regular inspections, cleaning, and troubleshooting as needed, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent delivery of treatment.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle modifications for optimal health outcomes.
PRIVATE DUTY CASE
ATLANTA, GA
11.2020 - Current
- 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.
LPM Sraff Nurse
Atlanta Cancer Care
Atlanta, CA
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared oncology/hematology patients to be seen by Physician for office visit.
- Obtained vital signs, reviewed charts. performed assessments and phlebotomy if labs were ordered by provider..
- Accessed ports and started IV's on patients that would be receiving chemotherapy..
- Initiated prior approvals for various cancer medications.
- Collaborated with registered nurses to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
DAVITA DIALYSIS ACUTES AT PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL
CONYERS, GA
08.2018 - 02.2021
- 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.
LPN Triage Nurse
GA UROLOGY
ATLANTA, GA
02.2017 - 04.2018
- 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.
LPN Affiliate Care Manager
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS
ATLANTA, GA
11.2014 - 12.2016
- 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.
LPN CARE MANAGER/POST DISCHARGE COORDINATOR
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS OF LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
03.2012 - 11.2014
- 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.
LPN AT DAYCARE
POSITIVELY KIDS FOUNDATION
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Nursing care to children under age of two. Administered g-tube feedings, suctioning, administration of nebulizer treatments and PROM.
STAFF LPN AT OUPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
ATLANTA, GA
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Responsible for initiating dialysis treatments on End Stage Renal patients. Monitored patients during treatments. Administered medications, completed monthly medication reviews and diabetic foot checks.
STAFF LPN AT OUPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC/ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
UNIVERSITY DIALYSIS
SYRACUSE, NY
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Duties as mentioned above. I also trained all the new hire employees that would be directly involved in patient care.
STAFF LPN AT OUTPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC/ ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
CNY DIALYSIS
SYRACUSE, NY
05.2004 - 01.2006
- Duties as mentioned in above job description.
PRIVATE DUTY SHIFT NURSING
INTEGRITY HOME CARE
SYRACUSE, NY
05.1993 - 12.2000
- Various nursing responsibilities depending on patient disease process performed in home care setting.
PRIVATE DUTY SHIFT NURSING
OLSTEN HEALTH SERVICES
SYRACUSE, NY
06.1996 - 11.1999
- Duties as mentioned in above job description.
STAFF NURSE IN OUPATIENT OB/GYN CLINIC
SYRACUSE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
SYRACUSE, NY
05.1993 - 06.1996
- Prepared patients to be seen by doctor for examinations. Prepared charts, did vital signs, ordred diagnostic tests, administered medications including injections.
NURSE AT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
HALLMARK NURSING CENTER
SYRACUSE, NY
07.1992 - 05.1993
- Provided nursing care to geriatric population in nursing home setting
Education
LPN to RN Program -
Herzing University
12-2020
Prerequisites for LPN to RN Bridge Program - undefined
College of Southern Nevada
01-2014
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Central Technical Vocational Center/Adult LPN Program
06-1992
Associates Degree - General Studies
Williamsport Area Community College
05-1988
Skills
- Team leader
- bedside nursing, vital signs, assessments
- Medication administration, IV’s, injections, phlebotomy
- Patient teaching and education
- Quality care planning and community nursing
- Prenatal and postpartum care follow up
- Charge nursing and supervisory experience
- Bilingual in English an Spanish
- CPR certified
- Care Coordination/Case Management
- Dialysis experience
- Microsoft word, excel and EHR fluent (EPIC)
Timeline
Hospital Acutes Dialysis LPN
Fresenius Medical Care @ Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2025 - Current
LPM Sraff Nurse
Atlanta Cancer Care
07.2024 - 02.2025
PRIVATE DUTY CASE
11.2020 - Current
DAVITA DIALYSIS ACUTES AT PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 02.2021
LPN Triage Nurse
GA UROLOGY
02.2017 - 04.2018
LPN Affiliate Care Manager
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS
11.2014 - 12.2016
LPN CARE MANAGER/POST DISCHARGE COORDINATOR
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS OF LAS VEGAS
03.2012 - 11.2014
LPN AT DAYCARE
POSITIVELY KIDS FOUNDATION
10.2011 - 03.2012
STAFF LPN AT OUPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
10.2008 - 07.2011
STAFF LPN AT OUPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC/ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
UNIVERSITY DIALYSIS
01.2006 - 08.2008
STAFF LPN AT OUTPATIENT HEMODIALYSIS CLINIC/ ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
CNY DIALYSIS
05.2004 - 01.2006
PRIVATE DUTY SHIFT NURSING
OLSTEN HEALTH SERVICES
06.1996 - 11.1999
PRIVATE DUTY SHIFT NURSING
INTEGRITY HOME CARE
05.1993 - 12.2000
STAFF NURSE IN OUPATIENT OB/GYN CLINIC
SYRACUSE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
05.1993 - 06.1996
NURSE AT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
HALLMARK NURSING CENTER
07.1992 - 05.1993
Prerequisites for LPN to RN Bridge Program - undefined
College of Southern Nevada
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Central Technical Vocational Center/Adult LPN Program
Associates Degree - General Studies
Williamsport Area Community College
LPN to RN Program -
Herzing University