SHEENA XAVIER
PEMBROKE PINES,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of extensive experience in acute care and step-down (IMCU/PCU) settings, seeking to leverage clinical expertise in a nursing education role as a Clinical Instructor. Proven track record in supervising, mentoring, and educating nursing students and new nurses within dynamic clinical environments.
Skilled in delivering high-quality instruction at both RN and PN levels, evaluating student competency, and cultivating a safe and supportive learning atmosphere that aligns with nursing program objectives.
Committed to fostering the next generation of nursing professionals through effective teaching and guidance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Stepdown / IMCU / Progressive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - Current
- Provided high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced clinical judgment
- Performed comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and mental status assessments
- Administered IV medications, titrated drips, monitored telemetry, and responded to changes in patient condition
- Utilized therapeutic communication to support patients experiencing anxiety, confusion, or emotional distress
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, patient-centered care
- Served as a role model for nursing students in prioritization, organization, and clinical decision-making
- Florida
Registered Nurse - IMCU
Palmetto General Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Prioritized care for multiple patients while maintaining safety and quality standards
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and discharge planning
- Demonstrated strong communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Supported students and peers through collaboration and teamwork
Registered Nurse - ICU
University of Miami Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Provided high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced clinical judgment
- Performed comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and mental status assessments
- Administered IV medications, titrated drips, monitored telemetry, and responded to changes in patient condition
- Utilized therapeutic communication to support patients experiencing anxiety, confusion, or emotional distress
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, patient-centered care
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Escorts Heart Institute and Research Center
01.2004 - 12.2006
- New Delhi
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mahatma Gandhi University
INDIA06-2003
Skills
- Clinical Teaching and Supervision
- Acute Care Nursing
- Stepdown / IMCU Nursing
- Ability to Organize and Prioritize Workflow
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Student Evaluation and Feedback
- Team Collaboration
- Motivated and Self-Directed
- Relationship Building with Students and Faculty
- Professional Development and Continuing Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CPI training
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Teaching And Evaluation Competencies
- Clinical Instruction (RN & PN Level)
- Student Supervision in Clinical Settings
- Competency-Based Evaluation
- Student Progress and Grade Reporting
- Clinical Skill Validation
- Attendance and Documentation Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Professional Role Modeling
Core Skills And Abilities
- Clinical Teaching and Supervision
- Acute Care Nursing
- Stepdown / IMCU Nursing
- Ability to Organize and Prioritize Workflow
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Student Evaluation and Feedback
- Team Collaboration
- Motivated and Self-Directed
- Relationship Building with Students and Faculty
- Professional Development and Continuing Education
Clinical Instruction And Preceptor Experience
RN Clinical Preceptor / Student Mentor, Supervised and mentored nursing students and new graduate nurses in acute care and Stepdown clinical environments, Delivered effective clinical instruction aligned with RN and PN program objectives, Evaluated student competence using observation, skill validation, and performance feedback, Assisted with student progress evaluation and competency development, Maintained accurate clinical documentation and attendance records, Created a positive clinical learning environment supporting academic growth and professional development, Modeled professional nursing behavior, communication, and ethical practice.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Stepdown / IMCU / Progressive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - IMCU
Palmetto General Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - ICU
University of Miami Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Escorts Heart Institute and Research Center
01.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mahatma Gandhi University