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Sherika Matthews

Westlake,Fl

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct individualized patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment, through effective education and counseling. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and remarkable customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medsurg/Tele RN

Baycare Health Systems
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Investigate and advocate for patients and their families in regards to issues affecting hospital stay and satisfaction.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Telemetry RN Float RN

East Jefferson Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and room assignment processes within the telemetry unit.

Medsurg/Tele Float RN

Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills and knowledge such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes and satisfaction

Medsurg/Tele/Stepdown RN

JFK North
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with coworkers and patients
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Medsurg/Tele RN

University Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Medsurg/Tele RN

Sinai Grace Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease among other chronic illnesses

Emergency Response Medsurg /Tele RN

Covenant Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine handwashing and infection control audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Tele RN

Brownwood Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Disaster Response Nurse

Florida Department of Health
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Led teams in proper handwashing and donning and doffing of PPE to maintain standard safety precautions during COVID
  • Educate patients in the community setting about COVID diagnosis treatment and precautionary measures

Registered nurse and Charge Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Train new staff
  • Orient and supervise new staff and students
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction and staff retention
  • Performed staff performance evaluations

Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse

University Hospital of the West Indies
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Train and mentor new staff
  • Orient and supervise new staff and students
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction and staff retention
  • Perform chart audits on a quarterly basis and implemented changes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
Kingston, Jamaica
11.2013

Skills

  • Analytical & Critical thinking skills
  • Time management
  • Self motivated
  • Therapeutic drug classification
  • Attention to details
  • Microsoft excel/teams
  • Knowledge of clinical licensure rules, regulations, and compliance
  • Substantial familiarity with nursing procedures and medical terminology
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Able to work in fast-paced environment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Great customer service skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Florida License (Compact) # 9528419, 04/2025
  • Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 12/2027
  • Basic Life support for healthcare workers (BLS), 05/2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS), 09/2025
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 11/2024

Charting Systems

  • Epic
  • Cerner
  • Meditech
  • Medhost
  • Wellsky/Kinnser

Timeline

Medsurg/Tele RN

Baycare Health Systems
08.2022 - 10.2023

Telemetry RN Float RN

East Jefferson Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022

Medsurg/Tele Float RN

Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021

Medsurg/Tele/Stepdown RN

JFK North
08.2021 - 10.2021

Medsurg/Tele RN

University Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021

Medsurg/Tele RN

Sinai Grace Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2021

Emergency Response Medsurg /Tele RN

Covenant Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021

Tele RN

Brownwood Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 10.2020

Disaster Response Nurse

Florida Department of Health
07.2020 - 08.2020

Registered nurse and Charge Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
03.2018 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse

University Hospital of the West Indies
09.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

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