Sherrida Dickenson
Tampa
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in high-risk antepartum and postpartum care, providing evidence-based nursing to mothers and newborns with complex medical and obstetric conditions. Skilled in maternal-fetal monitoring, management of pregnancy-related complications, postoperative care, and patient education. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy to ensure safe outcomes for patients and families. Known for maintaining calm, empathetic care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments while prioritizing patient safety and emotional support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Administer medications, blood products, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, antihypertensives, and IV therapies per protocol
- Initiate emergency interventions and participate in obstetric emergencies and rapid response situations
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care
- Provide emotional support and advocacy to patients and families experiencing high-risk pregnancies or complications
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control practices.
Unit Customer Service Representative
Tampa General Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Serve as the primary point of contact at the nursing station for patients, families, and healthcare providers
- Answer and route phone calls, pages, and call lights appropriately
- Enter and update patient information, and admissions/discharges in the electronic medical record
- Prepare, organize, and maintain patient charts and unit documentation
- Assist with scheduling procedures, tests, consults, and patient transports
- Monitor unit census, bed assignments, and patient flow
- Order, stock, and track unit supplies and equipment as needed
- Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges by ensuring paperwork is complete
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
- Respond appropriately to urgent situations by notifying clinical staff promptly
Patient Care Technician
Tampa General Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2017
- Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, ambulation, positioning, and feeding
- Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, blood glucose monitoring, and weight measurements
- Assist with mobility and fall prevention
- Assist with breastfeeding support, newborn care, and mother–baby bonding activities as appropriate
- Collect specimens and assist with bedside procedures per protocol
- Prepare patient rooms and equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked patient care environment
- Communicate promptly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or concerns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St.Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL03-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Tampa, FL12-2022
Skills
- Maternal and fetal assessment
- Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) interpretation
- High-risk antepartum monitoring
- Postpartum assessments
- Management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Care of patients with preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor
- Post-cesarean and postoperative care
- Medication administration (magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, insulin, oxytocin)
- IV therapy and infusion pump management
- Blood product administration
- Pain management and comfort measures
- Point of care validator
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Unit Customer Service Representative
Tampa General Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
Tampa General Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St.Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
TGH INVOLVEMENT
- UNIT BASED SHARED GOVERNMENT MEMBER