Sherika Godwin
Riverview
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse and current Assistant Director of Nursing with extensive experience in long-term care, wound management, and team leadership. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead high-performing nursing teams in fast-paced environments. Adept at staff development, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
Actively pursuing advancement opportunities as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) while remaining open to Registered Nurse (RN) roles that leverage clinical expertise and leadership strengths
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Whispering Oaks Nursing And Rehab
Tampa
04.2015 - Current
- Support daily nursing operations in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- • Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and retention of nursing staff
- • Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety measures
- • Oversee care planning, audits, and documentation accuracy
- • Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing supervisors and staff
- • Facilitate ongoing education and training programs to promote best practices
- Specialized in wound assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies
- • Reduced incidence of pressure ulcers through proactive care planning
- • Collaborated with physicians to adjust treatment plans based on patient progress
- • Provided education to staff and patients on wound care best practices
- • Managed care for patients in a 264-bed facility
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Pediatric Services of America
Tampa
02.2012 - 08.2017
- Delivered comprehensive in-home nursing care, including assessments and chronic disease management
- Educated patients and families to promote long-term health outcomes
- Supervised and trained home health aides
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation
Education
License Practical Nurse - LPN
The Center For Allied Health Nursing Education
Tampa, FL 08.2009 - 04.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Tampa, Florida 08.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
- Clinical Leadership & Staff Development
- Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing Operations
- CMS & Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Wound Care & Chronic Disease Management Care Planning & Clinical Oversight
- Medication Administration EMR Systems (MD Flow, Microsoft Office Suite)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration Critical Thinking & Decision-Making
Certification
- Registered Nurse – State of Florida (License #9423069)
- • CPR Certification – American Heart Association
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- • Strong leadership presence with a collaborative management style
- • Highly adaptable in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
- • Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- • Dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Whispering Oaks Nursing And Rehab
04.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
08.2014 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Pediatric Services of America
02.2012 - 08.2017
License Practical Nurse - LPN
The Center For Allied Health Nursing Education
08.2009 - 04.2026