Josie Buzzard
Eucha,OK
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in vital signs monitoring and geriatric care. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance patient education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspenwood Senior Living
Rogers, AR
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to enhance efficiency in resident care delivery.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatment plans in compliance with regulations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
Multi State
05.2024 - 02.2026
- Trained and oriented new staff on best practices and facility protocols for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address residents' health concerns effectively.
- Conducted routine assessments of resident health to identify potential issues early.
- Advocated for residents' rights and preferences to promote a supportive living environment.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Vialife Home Health and Hospice
Pryor, OK
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
GED -
Grove High School
Grove, OKLPN - Nursing
Northeast Technology Center
Kansas, OK07-2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Mental health care
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Wound dressing and suturing
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspenwood Senior Living
02.2026 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
05.2024 - 02.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
Vialife Home Health and Hospice
04.2021 - 05.2024
GED -
Grove High School
LPN - Nursing
Northeast Technology Center