Josey Bone
Ashdown
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Experienced charge licensed practical nurse with a demonstrated history of providing quality patient care. Skilled in clinical leadership, medication administration, and patient assessment. Strong communication and organizational abilities, dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of nursing units and delivering compassionate care to patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Avir at cowhorn creek
De Queen
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in skilled nursing facility.
- Assisted nursing staff in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to healthcare team members.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
Texarkana
02.2023 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Christian care center
Texarkana
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in skilled nursing facility.
- Assisted nursing staff in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to healthcare team members.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Reunion Plaza
Texarkana
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in skilled nursing facility.
- Assisted nursing staff in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to healthcare team members.
Custodial Services Supervisor
Mcelmore
Hot Springs
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Supervised custodial staff to ensure cleanliness and safety standards.
- Coordinated daily cleaning schedules for various facilities and locations.
- Trained new team members on cleaning procedures and equipment handling.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Above and Beyond Home Care
Hot Springs
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders for patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookwood nursing and rehab
De Queen
07.2004 - 02.2012
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Lpn
Rich Mt Community College
Mena, AR 08.2008 - 06.2009
Cma
Texas A&m
Texarkana, TX 01.2008 - 04.2008
Cna - Cna
Arkansas Nursing Academy
Texarkana, Arkansas 05.2005 - 07.2005
Arkansas High
Texarkana, Arkansas Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Team coordination
- Emergency response
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Physical assessments
- Verbal and written communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare regulations
- Patient triage
- Nursing documentation
- Post operative care
- Cultural history
- Direct patient care
- Admissions and discharges
- Patient counseling and support
- Patient needs assessment
- Mental health care
- Emergency care
- Geriatric care
- Disease prevention
- Pediatric care
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
- Home health care
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Wound dressing
- Professionalism
- CPR/AED
- Respiratory care
- Urinary catheterization
- Patient care
- Nursing staff supervision
Certification
License practical nurse- L-49650
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Avir at cowhorn creek
10.2024 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Christian care center
09.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
02.2023 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Reunion Plaza
09.2020 - 03.2023
Custodial Services Supervisor
Mcelmore
08.2018 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Above and Beyond Home Care
08.2014 - 12.2018
License Practical Nurse - Lpn
Rich Mt Community College
08.2008 - 06.2009
Cma
Texas A&m
01.2008 - 04.2008
Cna - Cna
Arkansas Nursing Academy
05.2005 - 07.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookwood nursing and rehab
07.2004 - 02.2012
Arkansas High