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Tammy Sosby

Royston,GA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Amedisys Home Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LPN

Athens Oral Surgery Center
04.2012 - Current
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs.
  • Scheduling

LPN

Dr. Stephen Fennell
11.2004 - 05.2011

Same duties as current employer.

LPN, PRN Position

Athens Regional Health Services
04.2006 - 06.2010
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs,
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

LPN

Athens Regional Physcian Services
02.2001 - 07.2004
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

LPN

Athens Dental Implant Center
10.1993 - 10.2000
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

LPN

Dr. David Allen ( Urology)
02.1992 - 10.1993
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

LPN

Barrow Medical Center
02.1986 - 06.1988
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Diploma - LPN

Lanier Technical College
09-1986

High School Diploma -

Winder-Barrow High School
06-1985

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Catheter care
  • Post operative care
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Patient documentation
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Pre-operative care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical decision making
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient care
  • Physical assessment
  • Immunization administration
  • Breathing treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Pediatric care
  • Outpatient care

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Georgia Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistants Program- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. April 1995
  • X-Ray Operator Training- Capital X-Ray, Inc. August 6, 2008

Timeline

LPN

Amedisys Home Health
01.2025 - Current

LPN

Athens Oral Surgery Center
04.2012 - Current

LPN, PRN Position

Athens Regional Health Services
04.2006 - 06.2010

LPN

Dr. Stephen Fennell
11.2004 - 05.2011

LPN

Athens Regional Physcian Services
02.2001 - 07.2004

LPN

Athens Dental Implant Center
10.1993 - 10.2000

LPN

Dr. David Allen ( Urology)
02.1992 - 10.1993

LPN

Barrow Medical Center
02.1986 - 06.1988

High School Diploma -

Winder-Barrow High School

Diploma - LPN

Lanier Technical College
Tammy Sosby