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Lyndsey Cheek

Ronda,NC

Summary

Registered Nurse experienced in managing resident care within assisted living facilities, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a compassionate approach towards patient welfare. Brings a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, quality assurance protocols, and staff supervision to ensure optimal care for residents. Known for maintaining an environment that promotes physical and emotional well-being of residents while ensuring compliance with state health standards.

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Transition Specialist

Navion Senior Solutions
Raleigh, North Carolina
2026.05 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff, caregivers, and clinical schedules across patient service teams.
  • Developed care policies, treatment standards, and compliance procedures for service delivery.
  • Coordinated with physicians, families, and support teams on patient care decisions.
  • Led quality checks, incident reviews, and corrective actions across care services.
  • Trained staff on documentation practices, safety rules, and patient care standards.
  • Provided clinical oversight for staff and services.

Clinical Director

Alpha Health Care Services
, NC
2024.07 - 2026.05
  • Scheduled regular meetings with department heads to discuss staffing needs, budget concerns or other administrative issues.
  • Identified areas for improvement in operational procedures and implemented changes as needed.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to team members in the delivery of quality care to residents.
  • Monitored medication administration practices for accuracy and adherence to protocols.
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by staff members regarding any accidents or injuries involving residents.
  • Developed training programs for staff on topics such as customer service, infection control, emergency preparedness and safety protocols.
  • Ensured that all applicable laws, regulations and policies were followed by staff members.
  • Oversaw daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Resident Care Coordinator

Piedmont Christian Home
High Point, NC
2021.02 - 2025.03

Provided oversight of staff members and ensured compliance with policies and regulations. Created and implemented resident care plans to ensure safety, comfort, and well-being. Coordinated with medical professionals to manage residents' health care needs. Developed training materials for new staff members on resident care protocols. Participated in facility surveys conducted by regulatory agencies. Implemented quality assurance programs to promote best practices in resident care. Maintained accurate records of all patients' treatments, medications, therapies. Resolved customer complaints regarding resident services promptly and efficiently. Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws related to healthcare facilities. Evaluated the performance of staff members and provided feedback as necessary. Investigated incidents or accidents involving residents or personnel immediately. Analyzed data from surveys conducted among residents about satisfaction levels. Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Director of Resident Care

Five Star Senior Living
Winston-Salem, NC
2019.05 - 2021.02

Completed monthly audits of charts and medication to assess compliance with facility standards and legal guidelines. Helped develop and implement promotional strategies to bring in new residents. Assessed new and readmitted patients for medical concerns and risks. Worked with outside agencies to improve care for residents. Managed schedules, assignments and performance of nursing staff. Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs. Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines. Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice. Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance. Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times. Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.

Case Manager

Kindred at Home
Wilkesboro, NC
2016.05 - 2019.05

Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with reasonable results. Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs, factoring in medical advice, insurance and procedure costs. Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent concerns. Worked with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients suffering from acute and chronic conditions. Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients. Assessed patient symptoms and vitals to determine necessary treatments. Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.

Med/Psych Charge RN

Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston Salem , NC
2015.11 - 2016.05
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Emergency Department RN

Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston Salem, NC
2015.03 - 2015.11
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Emergency Department Charge RN

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Elkin, NC
2013.01 - 2015.02
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Medical/Surgical RN

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Winston Salem, NC
2012.02 - 2013.01
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Tested glucose and administered injections.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Wilkes Community College
2011

Skills

  • Progress evaluations understanding
  • Medication administration expert
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Psych and mental health care proficiency
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Familiarity with disease management programs
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment plans knowledge
  • Care planning
  • Wound care specialist
  • Individual instruction
  • Patient care planning
  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • Patient and family focused
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Schedule management
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Census goals
  • Patient safety
  • Records management
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Facility oversight
  • Records maintenance
  • Staff supervision

Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina, License number 250159
CPR Certification
ServSafe Certification
NC 80 Hour PCA Course Instructor

Timeline

Clinical Transition Specialist

Navion Senior Solutions
2026.05 - Current

Clinical Director

Alpha Health Care Services
2024.07 - 2026.05

Resident Care Coordinator

Piedmont Christian Home
2021.02 - 2025.03

Director of Resident Care

Five Star Senior Living
2019.05 - 2021.02

Case Manager

Kindred at Home
2016.05 - 2019.05

Med/Psych Charge RN

Wake Forest Baptist Health
2015.11 - 2016.05

Emergency Department RN

Wake Forest Baptist Health
2015.03 - 2015.11

Emergency Department Charge RN

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
2013.01 - 2015.02

Medical/Surgical RN

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
2012.02 - 2013.01

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Wilkes Community College
Lyndsey Cheek