Savanna Buster
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Organized Charge Nurse Manager (LPN) with strong clinical leadership and communication skills. Successfully managed high-acuity patient care while enhancing team collaboration and optimizing unit efficiency. Committed to delivering quality care through effective medication management and interdisciplinary communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CHARGE NURSE MANAGER (LPN)
Lutheran Home of Southbury
Southbury, CT
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of short-term rehabilitation unit, overseeing patient care, admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary communication to ensure seamless care delivery
- Led and supervised nursing staff, coaching and mentoring to enhance quality of patient care and improve unit operations
- Administer prescribed medications, injections, and treatments while monitoring patient response
- Administered intravenous medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring patient safety.
- Promptly reporting changes in condition to providers and coordinating emergent and non-emergent hospital transfers
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation for high-acuity patients, ensuring compliance and supporting effective care planning
- Executed sterile wound care and dressing changes to promote healing.
- Performed Foley catheter care, ensuring patient comfort and proper function.
- Administered colostomy and ostomy care, ensuring patient hygiene and comfort.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Peachtree Centre
Gaffney, SC
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and treatments safely and efficiently to up to 40 residents per shift
- Performed blood glucose monitoring and administered insulin per physician orders
- Performed PEG tube feedings while monitoring tolerance and nutritional status
- Managed residents with dementia and behavioral health concerns
- Educated residents and family members on medications, treatments, and care plans to promote understanding and adherence
- Provided compassionate end of life care to hospice patients while supporting family members through the grieving process
PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE
Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney, SC
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient care in 125-bed acute care hospital
- Assisted patients on medical-surgical and ICU units with activities of daily living while maintaining comfort, dignity, and safety
- Supported patients in medical-surgical and ICU units with activities of daily living, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety
- Facilitated ambulation and postoperative recovery, promoting patient mobility and reducing risk of complications
Education
PRACTICAL NURSING -
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NCSkills
- Patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cross-functional communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, 08/01/25
Languages
English, Native
Timeline
CHARGE NURSE MANAGER (LPN)
Lutheran Home of Southbury
02.2025 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Peachtree Centre
08.2024 - 01.2025
PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE
Cherokee Medical Center
09.2022 - 08.2024
PRACTICAL NURSING -
Cleveland Community College