Sonya Figgins
Independence,Kentucky
Summary
I am a firm believer in being the type of leader that I would want to work with, lead by influence and never ask someone to do something that I am not willing to do myself. I strive on effective open communication in order for the care to flow effectively and everyone to be in the same direction to prevent a lapse in care that is provided. I like to lead by example; if has always been an effective way of leading for myself personally. I like the staff to know that I am listening to their concerns and willing to assist as much as possible and I have good results with staff completing task and staffing due to that. I am a team player and always willing to lend a helping hand regardless the department because in the long run we are there for our resident. I love to learn new approach, techniques, and thinking outside the box in order to provide the best care possible. Overall, I love my job as a nurse and I could not imagine doing anything other than assisting others in their time of need.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADON/Unit Manager
Chamberlain Healthcare Services
Cincinnati, OH
04.2023 - Current
- Managed recruitment process for new nursing staff, including interviewing and orientation.
- Collaborated with other ADONs to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
- Assisted in the development of clinical competency programs for staff.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of nursing staff.
- Assessed patient care needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
- Developed educational materials for nursing staff on various topics related to quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers., to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions and provided feedback on best practices.
- Led the implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines across the facility.
- Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
- Served as a resource person for questions related to professional practice issues within the facility.
- Maintained current knowledge of trends in healthcare by attending conferences, seminars, webinars.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees. nurses, fostering environment supportive of both staff and patients.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 11 nurses, fostering environment supportive of both 11 and patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Baptist Life Communities
Alexandria, KY
04.2012 - 11.2022
- Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
- Monitored performance of all nursing staff and provided feedback as needed.
- Performed assessments of patients' physical condition and reviewed medical histories to develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed scheduling of nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Supervised the administration of medications according to established guidelines.
- Provided education and support services to families regarding their loved ones' health conditions.
- Assisted in developing policies that promote a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the facility in accordance with state regulations.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
LPN Charge Nurse
Maysville Nursing And Rehabilitation
Maysville, KY
06.1996 - 12.2011
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Production Line Operator
Federal-Mogul
Maysville, KY
05.1992 - 06.1996
- Operated production line machinery to manufacture products according to specifications.
- Monitored production line for any malfunctions or stoppages and troubleshooted issues as needed.
- Inspected product quality at various stages of production process and documented results.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, scrap rates, and other related data.
- Assisted in the development of new processes or procedures to improve efficiency and productivity on the line.
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning activities on machines used in the production process.
- Loaded materials into machines and monitored machine operations throughout shift.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating equipment, including wearing personal protective gear when required.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth flow of work on production line.
- Adjusted settings on machines as necessary to maintain desired product quality standards.
- Organized inventory of raw materials needed for production runs, restocking as needed.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress, problems, or changes in work assignments.
- Ensured that finished products met quality assurance standards before packaging them for shipment.
- Calibrated measuring instruments used during the manufacturing process per established guidelines.
- Recorded detailed information such as lot numbers, serial numbers, quantity produced.
- Tested samples from each batch of manufactured goods for compliance with company standards.
- Reported any hazardous conditions observed during shift to supervisor immediately.
- Participated in training programs designed to enhance job knowledge and skillset.
- Provided assistance to other operators when requested by supervisor or lead person.
- Observed all safety rules while performing tasks and followed standard operating procedures.
- Identified areas where costs could be reduced without compromising product quality.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Supported QA measures by inspecting items and removing defective elements.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Removed scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
Education
Associate of Science -
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY05.2005
GED -
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY11.2003
Some College (No Degree) -
Gateway Community And Technical College
Covington, KYAssociate of Applied Science - RN Program
Fortis College - Centerville
Dayton, OHSkills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Goal Planning
- Expenditure Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Budget Control
- Policy Development
- Issue Resolution
- Budget Administration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Personnel Evaluations
- Clinical Resources Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Clinical Operations Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- HIPAA Regulations
- Process Improvements
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Relationship Building
- Nursing Ethics
- Budget Planning
- Hospital Admissions
- Performance Evaluations
- Effective Multitasking
- First Aid and CPR
- Wellness Services
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control
- Team Supervision
- Employee Coaching
- Medical Equipment Services
- Schedule Preparation
- Emergency Response
- Professional Development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Programs Development
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Public Relations
- Acute Care
- Disease Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Long-Term Care
- Shift Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Patient Education
- Leadership and Guidance
- Family Support
- Case Management
- Standards of Practice
- Quality Assurance
- Behavioral Health
- Quality Improvement
Affiliations
- Volunteered in other countries
- Community wellness clinics
Accomplishments
- I received the Harriet Tubman award
- Effective listening and communication award from NLN
Certification
- BLS
- LPN
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Quote
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost
Timeline
ADON/Unit Manager
Chamberlain Healthcare Services
04.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Baptist Life Communities
04.2012 - 11.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Maysville Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.1996 - 12.2011
Production Line Operator
Federal-Mogul
05.1992 - 06.1996
Associate of Science -
Maysville Community And Technical College
GED -
Maysville Community And Technical College
Some College (No Degree) -
Gateway Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - RN Program
Fortis College - Centerville
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