- I enjoy working with my hands and building things
- Gardening
- Reading
- Kayaking
Cinda Ritchie
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven geriatric clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing resident care and quality of life.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Consultant
Ritchie Senior Care & Consulting, LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Sole proprietor providing consulting services for assisted living facilities pursuant to State of Nebraska statutes, rules, and regulations
- Oversight of medication aides
- Provide staff education
- Review of policies and procedures
- Provide direction and monitoring of resident medications
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
NE Department of Veterans' Affairs
10.2015 - 10.2022
- Provided treatment of acute conditions and chronic diseases
- Completed comprehensive history and physical examinations
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining strong relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment strategies for complex geriatric cases.
- Provided education to families and caregivers on managing age-related health issues, promoting overall wellness in geriatric populations.
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Duties were identical to those performed at the Central Nebraska Veterans' Home (please see above)
Registered Nurse
UNMC Emergency Department/CDU
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and blood products safely according to established guidelines, as prescribed by physicians, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored telemetry and performed EKGs
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Started and removed IVs
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
UNMC College of Nursing
Omaha, NEBachelor of Science - Nursing
UNMC College of Nursing
Omaha, NEAssociate of Applied Science - Legal Studies
MCC
Omaha, NESkills
- Geriatric nursing
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Resident and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Use of multiple EMAR databases
- Acute care expertise
- Cardiac care
- Health screening
- HIPAA education
Interests
Timeline
Nurse Consultant
Ritchie Senior Care & Consulting, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
NE Department of Veterans' Affairs
10.2015 - 10.2022
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
UNMC Emergency Department/CDU
01.2007 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
UNMC College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNMC College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Studies
MCC
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