Sheris Holden

A dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years of Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Wound Care, and Cardiac ICU experience. An additional 10 years of experience in hospice care including: In-patient care, home based care, and wound care in all settings. I am an experienced nurse and a compassionate team player.

Nurse Care Manager - Empath Health - Ocala, FL

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Conducted weekly home visits to monitor vital signs, assess symptoms and disease progression, and adjust care plans in collaboration with the hospice team to enhance quality of life.
• Trained and educated family caregivers on medication administration, symptom management, patient care and safety, wound care, disease process, and signs and symptoms of dying.
• Provided emotional support and guidance on what to expect during the dying process.

Registered Nurse (PRN) - Community Hospice and Palliative Care - Jacksonville, FL

(2018-10 - 2024-02)

Performed as PRN Staff RN at the seven General In-Patient (GIP) centers for CHPC. Focused on improving the quality of life through symptom management, wound care, education, transfer planning, and emotional, psychological, and spiritual support. Completed admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Wound Care Nurse - Community Hospice and Palliative Care - Jacksonville, FL

(2016-01 - 2018-10)

• Facilitated wound care consults for patients in GIP, Home based (HHC), Assisted living Facilities and Long-term Care centers.
• Educated patients, families, and external staff members on specific wound care recommendations, dressings, diet, disease process, and the dynamics of wound healing.

Registered Nurse - Community Hospice and Palliative Care - Jacksonville, FL

(2014-10 - 2016-01)

Performed as staff RN at an inpatient (GIP) center. Focused on improving the quality of life through symptom management, medication adjustments, wound care, education, and emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.

Registered Nurse - Ascension St. Vincent's Healthcare - Jacksonville, FL

(2004-09 - 2014-07)

Maintained staff RN positions in multiple capacities including Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Telemetry, Cardiac Step-down, and Medical-Surgical units.

• Implemented diverse nursing interventions for patients post-MI, CVA, sepsis, ESRD, and trauma requiring ventilator support.
• Management of patients and treatment for Diabetes, CHF, CVA, MI, ESRD, CAPD, Pre-Op and Post-Op care, Wound Care and Infection Control.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Florida States College of Jacksonville (2013)

Associate of Science - Nursing - Florida Community College of Jacksonville (2004)