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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Cheryl Race Robinson Nickerson

Memphis,NY

Summary

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner with 26 years experience. I would like to obtain employment as a Nurse Practitioner where my skills and education would be utilized and expanded in the provision of high quality patient care. A diverse background in all areas of nursing has provided me with excellent clinical skills. This, in combination with my educational background, enables me to practice competently and independently as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Adaptable and compassionate professional with solid foundation in patient care and clinical practices. Proficient in conducting patient assessments and developing treatment plans, with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Committed to improving patient outcomes and providing high-quality, individualized care.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Nascentia Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.

Nurse Practitioner

ArchCare Advantage
06.2013 - Current
  • Manage a caseload of 80 to 90 long term residents
  • Manage all aspects of care ranging from preventative care to acute visits
  • Interface with residents, families, staff, physicians, colleagues and administration

Adjunct Faculty

Bryant and Stratton
09.2010 - Current
  • Employed as Educator at Bryant and Stratton College
  • Teach a variety of classes including Clinical Procedures, Medical Lab, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology to Medical Assisting students

Nurse Practitioner

Tapestry Health
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.

Administrative Supervisor

Community General Hospital
05.1997 - 11.2016
  • Employed as Administrative Supervisor of a 356 bed acute care hospital
  • Responsible for all clinical and administrative activities of the hospital on assigned shifts

Nurse Practitioner

Syracuse Home
04.2008 - 06.2013
  • Previously employed as a Nurse Practitioner in a 140 bed facility
  • Was responsible for care of long term residents as well as 40 bed rehabilitation Unit

Adjunct Faculty

Cayuga Community College
09.2003 - 05.2010
  • Functioned as Clinical Instructor in many Hospital settings
  • Clinical expertise in psych, cardiac, surgery and medical

Nurse Practitioner

Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center
04.2005 - 05.2008
  • Was employed as a Nurse Practitioner in 130 bed Long Term and Rehabilitation Center

Nurse Manager

Hillside Children's Center
06.2002 - 04.2005
  • Previously employed as the Nurse Manager of a 42 bed psychiatric residential facility for children
  • Responsible for all clinical, financial and administrative duties related to nurses at Hillside

Nurse Manager

Community General Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2002
  • Previously employed as Nurse Manager of a 20 bed, acute care Emergency Department which averaged 25,000 patients per year
  • Was responsible for all clinical, administrative, and financial activities of the department
  • Performed evaluations on all staff
  • Maintained staff competencies and scheduling
  • Interfaced with all departments in hospital

Education

MSN - FNP

SUNY Upstate College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY
05.1999

BSN -

SUNY Upstate College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY
05.1998

AAS - Nursing

Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY
05.1991

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Nurse Management
  • Primary Care Experience
  • Hospital Experience
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Physiology Knowledge
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Epic
  • ICU Experience
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Medication Administration
  • Preventive care
  • Deadline oriented
  • Patient education
  • Patient examination
  • Treatment plan development
  • Interdisciplinary approach
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Direct patient care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Electronic charting expertise
  • Precepting
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR

Certification

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Assessments

Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment, Expert, 05/01/20, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention.

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Nascentia Health
01.2024 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Tapestry Health
01.2022 - 01.2024

Nurse Practitioner

ArchCare Advantage
06.2013 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

Bryant and Stratton
09.2010 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Syracuse Home
04.2008 - 06.2013

Nurse Practitioner

Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center
04.2005 - 05.2008

Adjunct Faculty

Cayuga Community College
09.2003 - 05.2010

Nurse Manager

Hillside Children's Center
06.2002 - 04.2005

Nurse Manager

Community General Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2002

Administrative Supervisor

Community General Hospital
05.1997 - 11.2016

BSN -

SUNY Upstate College of Nursing

AAS - Nursing

Cayuga Community College

MSN - FNP

SUNY Upstate College of Nursing
Cheryl Race Robinson Nickerson