Bilenda J Berry
Grove City,OH
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 23 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as a manager and leader and as a collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Nurse Administrator
Nurse Medical Healthcare Services Inc.
Columbus, OH
01.2005 - 02.2019
- Developed nursing protocols for efficient utilization of resources.
- Identified, evaluated and monitored quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted staff meetings to discuss patient care policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws on healthcare operations.
- Created orientation programs for new nurses and provided ongoing training sessions for existing staff members. Prioritizes care needs, coordinates activities, and delegates appropriate elements of care.
- Maintained a safe work environment by ensuring adherence to safety regulations and codes of conduct.
- Responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating & evaluating the nursing care of patients.
Nurse Administrator
Goodwill
Columbus, OH
08.2002 - 07.2005
- Evaluated educational materials used by nurses in providing patient care.
- Managed audits to comply with established regulations and guidelines.
- Prepared annual budget proposals for the nursing department.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations for licensure, accreditation, and certification.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness before discharge.
- Attended professional conferences to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Ohio River Valley Juvenile correctionalState of Oh
Franklin Furnace, Ohio
09.2000 - 09.2002
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitored patients for reactions or side effects, and provided education on medication use.
- Assisted in developing protocols for infection control measures within the facility; participated in drills related to infectious disease outbreaks.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies regarding inmate transfers or releases from custody; provided appropriate documentation prior to transport.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving inmates; administered first aid and CPR when necessary.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in correctional healthcare through continuing education courses or literature review.
- Assessed patient health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained medical records.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored daily activities of inmates for any changes in behavior or condition that may indicate a need for additional medical attention or intervention.
- Documented patient information obtained from nursing assessment, physician orders, laboratory results and patient responses to treatments in the electronic health record system.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to inmates with chronic and acute medical conditions.
- Performed physical assessments of inmates including vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary rounds; discussed cases with members of multidisciplinary team such as physicians, psychiatrists and social workers.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding inmate treatment plans; collaborated with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was being administered when needed.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare staff members to ensure continuity of care for inmates.
- Assisted with emergency response procedures when necessary.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
Columbus, OH
11.1999 - 09.2000
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding complex cases or changing conditions.
- Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridements.
- Identified educational opportunities for nurses related to professional development goals.
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty areas of practice.
- Implemented infection control practices throughout the unit in accordance with established guidelines.
- Created detailed progress notes in the electronic medical record system.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
Registered Nurse
River Valley Health and Rehab
Portsmouth, OH
09.1996 - 11.1999
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Ohi University
Ironton, OHSkills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Staff hiring
- Known for exceptional organization abilities and adept time management skills, resulting in a notable 12% reduction in operational costs through streamlined processes
Custom
- Volunteer experience Registered Nurse OB/GYN, Labor Delivery, Mother/Infant
Dr. George P. Pettit OB/GYN 1729- 27th st Portsmouth, OH 45662
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Nurse Administrator
Nurse Medical Healthcare Services Inc.
01.2005 - 02.2019
Nurse Administrator
Goodwill
08.2002 - 07.2005
Correctional Registered Nurse
Ohio River Valley Juvenile correctionalState of Oh
09.2000 - 09.2002
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
11.1999 - 09.2000
Registered Nurse
River Valley Health and Rehab
09.1996 - 11.1999
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Shawnee State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Ohi University
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