Sirena Higginbotham
Dixie County,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student graduating with an Associate of Science in Nursing in December 2025. Experienced across multiple clinical settings. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. I am committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care while demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and teamwork in every interaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Breeder
AKC Purebred Dog Breeder
03.2025 - Current
- - Managed animal health, recordkeeping, and customer relations with attention to detail and responsibility.
Waitress
Taste of Dixie Diner
01.2017 - Current
- - Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environments while managing multiple responsibilities and maintaining professionalism.
- - Developed strong communication and multitasking skills applicable to patient care and teamwork in healthcare settings.
Administrative Front Desk
Chiefland Medical Center & Pediatrics
01.2019 - 01.2022
- - Assisted with scheduling, patient check-in, and chart preparation to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- - Gained familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and patient confidentiality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12.2025
Associate of Science -
Dixie County High School
05.2019
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Time management and organization
- Adaptability in dynamic settings
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
- Reliability and flexibility
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (Expires 2026)
- “Stop the Bleed” Certified - Lifetime
Clinical Experience
- Developed hands-on experience in medication administration, patient education, documentation using EMR, and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote positive patient outcomes.
- (TRI-COUNTY NURSING HOME)
- (NORTH FLORIDA)
- Medical-Surgical
- OR & PACU
- (SHANDS)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Medical ICU (MICU)
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Mother-Baby
- Labor and Delivery (L&D)
- (VA & NEFSH)
- Psychiatric (Mental Health)
Timeline
Dog Breeder
AKC Purebred Dog Breeder
03.2025 - Current
Administrative Front Desk
Chiefland Medical Center & Pediatrics
01.2019 - 01.2022
Waitress
Taste of Dixie Diner
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Associate of Science -
Dixie County High School