CHERITA WASHINGTON
Jackson,TN
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Professional with extensive experience in patient care and critical thinking. Proficient in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, ensuring optimal outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communicator with a focus on team collaboration and delivering compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Healogics Wound Healing Center
Jackson, TN
02.2025 - Current
- Ensured comprehensive assessments, facilitating efficient patient admission processes.
- Coordinated follow-up care, managing patient discharge for continuity of treatment.
- Optimized patient outcomes through effective case management strategies and resource allocation.
- Promoted healing and infection prevention by performing precise dressing changes.
- Enhanced recovery by educating patients on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized patient care plans.
LPN Physician Liaison
Ultra Health Providers
Jackson, TN
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Increased patient satisfaction by coordinating communication between physicians and patients.
- Facilitated access to healthcare through proactive liaison with providers.
- Streamlined referral processes, improving patient flow and minimizing wait times.
- Empowered patients by educating them on healthcare options for informed decisions.
- Ensured cohesive care plans through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained documentation of interactions to enhance service accountability and improvement.
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Home Health
Jackson, TN
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Admission, discharge, and recertification of patients
- Oasis completion
- IV infusions/Labs
- Dressing changes
Student Nurse Clinical Rotation
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed a well-rounded base of essential skills as a student nurse
- Gained a comprehensive range of experience assisting and supporting multidisciplinary team members
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Gastroenterology Clinic Nurse
The Jackson Clinic
Jackson, TN
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Streamlined referral processes, improving efficiency of related paperwork handling.
- Facilitated patient rooming, effectively gathering vital signs and assessing visit reasons.
- Delivered medical advice through phone triage, coordinating appointment scheduling and test results.
- Secured prior authorizations and processed medication refills efficiently for patient care.
- Enhanced patient communication by proactively capturing messages for physician follow-ups.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Staffing Coordinator/Medical Records
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
Jackson, TN
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Streamlined candidate selection by implementing effective screening and background checks.
- Oversaw hiring processes, ensuring seamless onboarding and staff support as needed.
- Produced timely reports for nursing supervisors and management on staffing metrics.
- Evaluated staffing requirements for patient care units, coordinating efficient coverage plans.
- Created medical record files for new residents in accordance with practice standards.
- Enabled staff access to medical records following established operational procedures.
LPN Physician Liaison
Wellness Solutions Geriatrics
Jackson, TN
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Increased client satisfaction through effective communication with medical staff.
- Resolved complex issues by streamlining operations across multiple departments.
- Ensured continuity of care by accurately documenting nursing assessments and treatments.
- Enhanced recovery outcomes by educating patients on discharge care procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Retirement Village
Jackson, TN
07.2014 - 08.2017
- Enhanced resident care by developing and evaluating personalized service plans.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards for residents.
- Monitored health status and treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ripley Health and Rehab
Ripley, TN
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Ensured medication safety by administering drugs through various routes, managing inventory.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough assessments and reporting on condition changes.
- Optimized shift coverage by delegating tasks and coordinating with supervisors and physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager/MDS/CNA
Alamo Nursing and Rehab
Alamo, TN
08.2006 - 02.2014
- Evaluating staff performance
- Conducting orientation for new staff members
- Managing daily schedules and patient care
- Enforcing health and safety regulations
- Minimizing expenditure
- Assess/evaluate the quality of emotional, mental, and physical care being given
Education
Registered Nurse -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN06-2024
Practical Nurse - Nursing
TN College of Applied Technology
Ripley09-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Drafting Appeal Letters
- Case Management
- Training & Supervision
- Utilization Review
- Verbal & Written Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration Ability
- MDS Coordinator
- Scheduling
Certification
- IV Certification: Since Oct 2019 Access RN Education
- CPR Certification: Sept 2009 - Current American Heart Association - Jackson, TN
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Healogics Wound Healing Center
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Home Health
08.2024 - 08.2025
LPN Physician Liaison
Ultra Health Providers
06.2022 - 12.2025
Student Nurse Clinical Rotation
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Gastroenterology Clinic Nurse
The Jackson Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse/Staffing Coordinator/Medical Records
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
LPN Physician Liaison
Wellness Solutions Geriatrics
01.2017 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Retirement Village
07.2014 - 08.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ripley Health and Rehab
02.2014 - 08.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager/MDS/CNA
Alamo Nursing and Rehab
08.2006 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse -
Jackson State Community College
Practical Nurse - Nursing
TN College of Applied Technology