Cheryl Dyer
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience providing comprehensive patient care in various healthcare settings, including geriatrics, long-term care, wound care, acute care, chronic care, and kidney care. Skilled in working with diverse patient populations and building trusting relationships to enhance patient outcomes. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to advance the quality of patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Known for developing strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
BHS RN
HCA Healthcare Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Home Health Nurse
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse/Dialysis Nurse
Advent Health Zephyrhills
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Assessment and documentation
- Medication administration
- Communication with IDT team
- Education of patients and families
- Performed Dialysis treatments
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Review patient treatment records to ensure appropriate therapy
- Administered lab draws to measure adequacy of dialysis treatments
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis at home
- Evaluation of possible candidates for home therapy
- Arranged appropriate peritoneal dialysis treatment prescription and other services
- Used collaborative practice model focusing on outcomes to enhance quality of patient care through effective and efficient management and monitoring of patient care programs
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions
- Managed small to medium size home therapy clinic
Nephrology Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients, including administration of medications and dialysis treatment
- Educated patients on diagnosis and condition management, offering advisement on preventative care and available treatment options
- Communicated empathetically with patient concerning lifestyle factors affecting kidney health, such as diet or substance abuse, and provided information on available support resources
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patients
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses of concern
- Provided exceptional care to numerous high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
Hospice Registered Nurse
Sanctuary Hospice
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs
- Taught family members and caregivers’ various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs, and proper methods for dressing changes
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Managed numerous hospice patients, in their homes and in nursing facilities
Wound Nurse
Advanced Wound Consultants
01.2011 - 01.2013
Wound Nurse
Renaissance South Shore Rehab
01.2010 - 01.2011
Nurse/Wound Nurse
Jackson Square Rehab Center
01.2003 - 01.2010
CNA
Kenwood Healthcare
01.1997 - 01.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL04-2016
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL08.2003
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL08.1997
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Preventative health
- Education and training
- Problem solving
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Health promotion
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Staff supervision
- Family and patient support
- Strong medical ethic
Timeline
BHS RN
HCA Healthcare Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
05.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse/Dialysis Nurse
Advent Health Zephyrhills
05.2021 - 04.2024
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
07.2018 - 04.2021
Nephrology Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
02.2017 - 06.2018
Hospice Registered Nurse
Sanctuary Hospice
08.2016 - 02.2017
Wound Nurse
Advanced Wound Consultants
01.2011 - 01.2013
Wound Nurse
Renaissance South Shore Rehab
01.2010 - 01.2011
Nurse/Wound Nurse
Jackson Square Rehab Center
01.2003 - 01.2010
CNA
Kenwood Healthcare
01.1997 - 01.2000
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Kennedy King College
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Kennedy King College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chicago State University
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