Lavonne Boose

Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in psychiatric, geriatric, home health, correctional, med-surg, and case management settings. Skilled in psychiatric assessments, admissions, medication administration, discharge planning, patient education, IV therapy, wound care, trach care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in supervising staff and caring for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Geri Psych Nurse at Merit Health (2022-10 – Present)

• Provide nursing care for geriatric psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting.
• Complete admissions, medication administration, discharge planning, and behavioral health education.
• Collaborate with the care team to support safe, effective patient care.

RN Geri Psych Nurse PRN at MS State Hospital (2021-04 – Present)

• Perform psychiatric assessments, admissions, and medication administration for geriatric patients.
• Provide mental health education and support individualized care plans.
• Follow safety protocols and document patient response to treatment.

Private Duty Nurse at Priority Healthcare (2020-04 – 2021-04)

• Provided one-on-one skilled nursing care for a medically complex home care client.
• Managed trach care, G-tube feedings, ventilator support, and ongoing monitoring.

RN Staff Nurse (Off Duty) at Accident Fund/Cottage Grove (2017-03 – 2020-04)

• Provided nursing care, patient assessment, treatment support, and documentation.
• Maintained safe, patient-centered care standards.

Director of Nursing (DON) at North Lion Home Care (2015-03 – 2017-02)

• Supervised licensed and unlicensed staff and monitored compliance with care standards.
• Led hiring, evaluations, orientation, and team meetings.
• Oversaw skilled procedures including PEG feedings, IV therapy, trach care, and wound care.

Correctional Occupational/Clinic Nurse at Federal Bureau of Prisons (2009-12 – 2015-03)

• Conducted assessments, intake interviews, follow-up care, and routine nursing procedures.
• Performed EKGs, IV starts, blood draws, and specimen collection.
• Collaborated with providers and the interdisciplinary team.

Field RN/Case Manager at Mid-Delta Home Health and Hospice / Baptist Home Health Care (2006 – 2009)

• Managed admissions, assessments, recertifications, wound care, IV therapy, and patient education.
• Developed care plans, supervised CNAs, and documented home health services.

Staff Nurse, Med-Surg at Prime Care Nursing (2002 – 2006)

• Performed assessments, wound care, IV therapy, patient education, and documentation.
• Supervised CNAs and coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team.

Travel Nurse, Med-Surg at Fastaff US Nursing (2005 – 2006)

• Delivered med-surg patient care including assessments, IV therapy, wound care, and transfusions.

OB/GYN Nurse / Admissions Nurse / PICC Nurse at Central MS Medical Center (1997 – 2002)

• Supported OB/GYN care, admissions, and PICC/Midline insertion in a hospital setting.

Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing – Hinds Community College