Jeri Tidwell, APRN

The Lion King is my favorite animated movie. I love its themes of family, courage, resilience, and discovering who you are. I’m also a huge Avengers fan—I love a good superhero movie!

I was an avid reader growing up and had a huge collection of books. I even created my own little library and let my friends from church borrow books to read! Some of my favorites were the Curious George books because I loved his curiosity and adventures. As I got older, I especially enjoyed Judy Blume's books. Reading was such an important and fun part of my childhood, and my love of books and learning has stayed with me throughout my life.

My favorite childhood toys were my baby dolls and Barbie dolls. I loved combing and styling their hair, dressing them in different outfits, and taking care of my baby dolls. I could spend hours playing with them!

My mother is one of my greatest inspirations. She was a nurse, and watching her care for others helped inspire my own journey into nursing and healthcare. Her example taught me the importance of compassion, service, and making a difference in the lives of others.

I love spending time with my family, cooking, party planning and watching movies. Family time is especially important to me, and I enjoy bringing everyone together over a good meal. I’m also a movie fan— I love Marvel & DC movies especially the Avengers!

I have always had a special place in my heart for children. Early in my nursing career, I discovered how much I enjoyed caring for children and partnering with their families, and I knew pediatrics was where I belonged. Children are incredibly resilient, curious, and honest, and it is a privilege to care for them as they grow. After many years in pediatric healthcare, I still consider it an honor to be trusted with a child’s care.

What sets me apart is the combination of extensive pediatric experience, advanced clinical expertise, and a genuine commitment to caring for the whole child and family. My background as both an advanced practice nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist has given me experience caring for children with a wide range of needs, including those with cancer, intensive care needs, neonatal care, and complex and chronic health conditions. I also have a strong background in care coordination, evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality improvement, and helping families navigate care across multiple specialists and healthcare settings.

I believe one of my greatest strengths is listening. I am a mother of four, and I have a 5-year-old grandson. I believe parents and caregivers know their children best, and I want them to feel that their concerns are heard and valued. I take time to explain conditions and treatment options in understandable terms, encourage questions, and involve families in decisions about their child's care. I also enjoy connecting with children at their developmental level and helping them feel safe and comfortable during their visit.

My goal is to build relationships based on trust, respect, compassion, and consistency. Whether I am providing preventive care, managing an acute or chronic condition, educating a family, or coordinating more complex services, I want families to leave feeling informed, supported, and confident in the plan for their child. I am passionate about the work that I do.

I have experience with treating patients with special needs such as Feeding tubes, trach care , Shunts.