cheryl Ridinger

• Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
• Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
• Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
• Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
• Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
• Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
• Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top nursing talent by participating in job fairs, conducting interviews, and providing mentorship to new hires.
• Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Planned and assigned workload to Number-person nursing staff to direct patient care.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.

• Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
• Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
• Reduced errors in MDS submissions by conducting regular audits of completed assessments and providing corrective feedback to staff when necessary.

• Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
• Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
• Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
• Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
• Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
• Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.

• Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
• Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
• Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
• Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
• Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
• Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
• Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top nursing talent by participating in job fairs, conducting interviews, and providing mentorship to new hires.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

• Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
• Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
• Reduced errors in MDS submissions by conducting regular audits of completed assessments and providing corrective feedback to staff when necessary.
• Contributed to positive patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in care plans based on MDS data analysis.
• Promoted a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff by providing ongoing education on MDS best practices.
• Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
• Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
• Strengthened relationships with families and residents through open communication regarding their involvement in the care planning process.
• Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
• Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
• Mentored new MDS nurses, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into their role.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
• Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper reimbursement for services provided to patients.
• Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
• Assisted in maintaining facility accreditation by adhering to industry standards and regulations for the Long-Term Care setting.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

• Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
• Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
• Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Charge nurse duties

• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.

Charge nurse

• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.