Sherri Dudley
Punta Gorda
Summary
Dynamic APRN with oncology experience at Florida Cancer Specialists, excelling in patient advocacy and interprofessional collaboration. Proven ability to develop comprehensive action plans and educate families on complex oncology treatment options. Recognized for effective clinical skills and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN Oncology
Florida Cancer Specialists
11.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on cancer diagnosis and treatment plans, enhancing understanding and engagement in care.
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop treatment strategies, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Developed action plans tailored to individual patient needs, facilitating personalized care.
- Perform health/physical exams
- Ordering diagnostic tests
- Scheduling outpatient appointments for follow up
PCU Oncology Unit
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered comprehensive care for medical/surgical oncology patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Certified in chemotherapy administration, enhancing safety and effectiveness of patient treatment plans.
- FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Crisis response registered nurse
AYA Healthcare: Physicians Regional
Naples
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered acute direct patient care at Florida Hospital during critical staffing shortages.
- Cared for surgical patients undergoing urologic, gynecologic, abdominal, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and bariatric procedures, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Managed care for patients with chronic conditions including heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and gastrointestinal diseases, focusing on symptom management and quality of life.
- NAPLES, FLORIDA
Crisis response registered nurse
AYA Healthcare: Indiana University Health
Lafayette
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Responded to short staffing at area hospital, delivering critical patient care during high-demand periods.
- Managed care for patients with chronic diseases including heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders.
- Provided care for surgical patients having urologic, gynecologic, abdominal, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and bariatric surgeries.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
PCC (Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse)
Community Health Network
Indianapolis
04.2011 - 05.2021
- Cared for surgical patients undergoing urologic, gynecologic, abdominal, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and bariatric surgeries to support recovery and enhance patient outcomes.
- Exhibits excellence in clinical patient care, critical thinking, schedule management, organizational skills, and acts as a role model.
- Provides daily shift-to-shift leadership supporting the operations of the unit.
- Ensured clinical and customer satisfaction standards while streamlining team processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing phlebotomy and initiating IVs for patient treatment.
- Precepted novice and student nurses, offering guidance and support to foster professional development and improve team competency.
- INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA
Nephrology Charge Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Indianapolis
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Delivered direct patient care for individuals with end-stage renal disease, ensuring comfort and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assessed patient response to dialysis therapy and made appropriate adjustment in therapy as prescribed by physician.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Evaluated educational needs of patients and provided comprehensive education to patients and families on diet, medications, dialysis therapy, and end-stage renal disease management.
- INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, Associate Partner
IU Health Indiana University Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Delivered direct patient care for complex surgical patients with neurological and gastrointestinal conditions, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Performed pre- and post-op teaching to patients and family.
- Mentored novice and student nurses in clinical settings, fostering professional development and enhancing patient care standards.
- Earned IU Hospital Certificate of Excellence for exceptional performance and significant contributions to patient care.
- May 2006-Received Indianapolis Star Salute to Nurses; Nominated for Nurse of the Year-received a Certificate of Recognition in honor of Commitment and Compassion to the Nursing Profession.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
IU School of Nursing, IUPUI
Indianapolis05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University, WGU Indiana
01-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
IU School of Nursing, IUPUI
Indianapolis12-2001
Skills
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Lab results interpretation
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Physical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
• American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2021085002, Florida, 07/23/26
• Chemotherapy Certified, 10/23
• ACLS: Advanced Life Support, 04/27
• BLS: Basic Life Support, 04/27
• Chemotherapy Certified, 10/23
• ACLS: Advanced Life Support, 04/27
• BLS: Basic Life Support, 04/27
Professional Nursing Association Memberships
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Coalition for Advanced Practice Nurses (CAPNI)
Awards
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 2015-2021
- Community Health Network: Excellence in Nursing, 2019
- Peer Nominated Employee of the Month, 2017, Exhibiting excellent work ethic, kind and upbeat attitude, and great patient satisfaction.
- Indianapolis Star: Salute to Nurses Recognition, 2006
- IU Hospital: Certificate of Excellence in Nursing, 2006
- Profiles and Courage Award: IU School of Nursing, 2000, Chosen by peers in recognition of pursuit of educational achievement and professional excellence despite overwhelming obstacles.
References
Available upon request
Aprn Nurse Practitioner Experience
Florida Cancer Specialists, 11/24-present, APRN Oncology, Perform health/physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, developing action plans, educating patient and families on cancer diagnosis and treatment plans, scheduling outpatient appointments for follow up, collaborating with oncologist.
Aprn Student Clinical Experience
- Community Health Network: Internal Medicine of Noblesville, 08/20-05/21, Primary Care Provider, 250, Deborah Peterson, DNP, 28103496A, Provided primary care to patients in the clinic as well as to residents of the Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville, IN. Performed patient exams, administered treatment, diagnosis and prescribing of medications to adults aged 21 and up.
- Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 08/20-12/20, Electrophysiology (EP) Lab and clinic, 125, Angela Lea Cornelius, NP-BC, 28121412A, Provided care including history and physical exams, diagnostic tests, medical treatment and medical intervention to adult cardiac patients with arrhythmias or those with arrhythmia risk factors ranging from 18 years old and up. Also performed device site checks after implantation.
- Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 01/20-05/21, Center for Advanced Heart Care, 125, Jeanne Ann Majors, APRN, CCRN, CHFN, 28086596A, Provided healthcare to patients with an emphasis on disease awareness, health maintenance and supportive care for patients with heart failure age 30 years old and up. Assisted with educating new patients and family members with LVAD on the care of surgical site and dressing changes.
Timeline
APRN Oncology
Florida Cancer Specialists
11.2024 - Current
PCU Oncology Unit
Gulf Coast Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2024
Crisis response registered nurse
AYA Healthcare: Physicians Regional
04.2022 - 06.2022
Crisis response registered nurse
AYA Healthcare: Indiana University Health
08.2021 - 11.2021
PCC (Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse)
Community Health Network
04.2011 - 05.2021
Nephrology Charge Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
03.2010 - 01.2011
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, Associate Partner
IU Health Indiana University Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
IU School of Nursing, IUPUI
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University, WGU Indiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
IU School of Nursing, IUPUI