Christopher J. Berry
Rochester,NY
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication recommendations, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Liaison RN
Rochester Regional Health
03.2025 - Current
- Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Hospice Agency. Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement.
- Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for hospice services and develops a hospice care plan with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe care plan.
- Coordinates all services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc, as the care plan dictates.
- Collaborates with care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring hospice care as a part of the facility discharge plan.
Registered Nurse
Heritage Christian Services
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Embrace a person-first holistic approach to health care, in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Provided oversight to health-related needs of supported individuals by advocating for health care needs and ensuring timely medical appointments and exams.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Created and implemented nursing care plans for people supported.
- Educate direct support staff in safe medication administration alongside performing medical tasks including drain care such as colostomies, urostomies care, and nephrostomy tubes, oral suctioning, vital signs, and G-tubes.
- Facilitated in-services for topics such as Exposure Control Plan, Infection Control, oral care, skin integrity, constipation, seizures, vitals signs, confidentiality, and writing medical progress notes.
- Provided on-call triage for direct support staff and LPNs as needed.
Registered Nurse
CSL Plasma
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
- Conducted confidential interviews and health assessments with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma.
- Reviewed test results to determine continued donor suitability.
- Coordinated with the Center Medical Director to determine donor suitability.
- Provided emergency medical care to donors and staff.
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored responses while working within an interdisciplinary team.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up fluids and oriented patients to units.
- Utilized assessment skills in evaluating patients' physical symptoms as well as emotional factors that may affect their overall health.
- Updated patient charts using an electronic medical record to keep records in accordance to DOH requirements.
Registered Nurse
RRH Emergency Observation Unit
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered culturally competent care to patients with a variety diagnoses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients and evaluated patient responses.
- Updated patient charts using Epic to keep records current and accurate.
Registered Nurse
URMC Emergency
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Interviewed patients to obtain chief complaints and past medical history.
- Monitored patient condition including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in condition in a timely manner.
- Implemented interventions including medication administration, peripheral IV insertion, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Documented patient care and management in electronic medical records.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Monroe Community College
12-2019
Skills
- Time management
- Complex problem solving
- Working within interdisciplinary teams
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and advocacy
- Mediation skills
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2020
Timeline
Hospice Liaison RN
Rochester Regional Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Heritage Christian Services
02.2022 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
CSL Plasma
08.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
RRH Emergency Observation Unit
08.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
URMC Emergency
03.2020 - 08.2020
Associates - Nursing
Monroe Community College