Tammy SAWYER
RN
Lancaster,KY
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Seeking Employment
Danville, KY
01.2026 - Current
- Can Led patient care initiatives to enhance recovery and improve health outcomes.
- Able to Mentored nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient management and clinical procedures.
- Will Implement evidence-based protocols to streamline workflow and improve care delivery efficiency.
- Can Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Deliver comprehensive patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during treatments.
- Administer medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Manage complex patient cases, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
LPN
Baptist Health Floyd
New Albany, IN
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management and recovery.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency within busy healthcare settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Conducted routine assessments and documented vital signs to maintain accurate health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols for optimal healing outcomes.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and organizational policies to enhance team performance and patient safety.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing readmission rates.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, KY
Danville, KY
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency within busy healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management and recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Conducted routine assessments and documented vital signs to maintain accurate health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols for optimal healing outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing readmission rates.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LPN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, KY
Danville, KY
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente, CA
Ontario, CA
03.2010 - 06.2019
- Provided nursing care and anticipated the patient's needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by being an active listener and taking action and responsibility within my scope to ensure issues are resolved. Administer oral, topical, optic, rectal, vaginal, inhalants, injections and any other medications as ordered by MD and or PA. Collaborates with physicians and/ RN's to assure Patient/Family education. Prioritizing and delegating work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities. Ordering Labs/X-rays or signing orders for Medical assistants were also done during my daily routines. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Kaiser Permanente visions, mission and strategic plan of the organization. I have worked in several different departments while being employed with Kaiser. The areas are in order. Hospice, Pediatric clinic, General and Plastic surgery, Wound clinic, Urgent care.
LVN
Pomona Valley Hospital Pomona, CA
Pomona, CA
05.2005 - 03.2010
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status to inform care decisions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care efforts.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing wait times for patients.
- Led training sessions on new technologies and procedures, promoting ongoing professional development among staff.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
ATA College
Louisville, KY12-2025
No Degree - Nursing Education
Crafton Hills College, Colorado Technical University, Azusa Pacific University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Colorado Technical University, Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA01.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Four D College
Colton, CA01.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Lab result interpretation
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seeking Employment
01.2026 - Current
LPN
Baptist Health Floyd
08.2023 - 03.2025
LPN
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, KY
07.2023 - 05.2024
LPN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, KY
06.2019 - 02.2021
LVN
Kaiser Permanente, CA
03.2010 - 06.2019
LVN
Pomona Valley Hospital Pomona, CA
05.2005 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
ATA College
No Degree - Nursing Education
Crafton Hills College, Colorado Technical University, Azusa Pacific University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Colorado Technical University, Crafton Hills College
No Degree - Nursing
Four D College