CHERIDA EDRINGTON
Lake Emory Post Acute Care
Gaffney,SC
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Qualified Charge Nurse offers extensive and positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
2 Years 9 Months- Supervised nursing assistants and coordinated daily resident care across post-acute shift assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored treatments in compliance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Completed resident assessments and documented changes in condition for timely care plan updates.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary team to support smooth transitions and consistent resident care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Charge Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Charge Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Participated in facility, regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address deficiencies.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
LPN Charge Nurse
3 Years- Coordinated wound care, infection control, and safety practices to maintain quality standards.
- Trained staff on charting accuracy, resident routines, and proper use of clinical documentation systems.
- Responded to resident concerns and escalated urgent issues to ensure prompt nursing intervention.
- Reviewed medication records and care assignments to support shift readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- 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.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
No Degree - Nursing
Certificate of Completion
Skills
Directed patient record review activities to support accuracy and compliance.
Oversaw care plan management and coordinated updates across teams.
Developed procedures to standardize care delivery and workflow.
Allocated resources to match patient and department needs.
Delegated duties to maintain coverage and support operations.
Managed patient care activities to promote consistent service.
Delivered staff training to strengthen clinical and administrative performance.
Coordinated intake and discharge processes for smooth transitions.
Served as admission coordinator for patient processing and placement.
Provided medication and IV administration in line with care orders.
Certification
• BLS Certified with American Heart Association
Infant, Child, and Adult with the use of AED. August 2026
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Lake Emory Post Acute Care
11.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Charge Nurse
Verveva Care Agency
09.2020 - 11.2023Read More
Charge Nurse
Advanced Nursing Services
10.2018 - 09.2020Read More
LPN Charge Nurse
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
10.2015 - 10.2018Read More
Spartanburg Technical College
No Degree from General Studies
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Greenville Technical College
No Degree from Nursing
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Cherokee Technology
Certificate of Completion
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