Corinne Berg, MSN, RN, PHN
Jacksonville,USA
Summary
Experienced nurse educator and clinical leader with a strong foundation in patient care, nursing education, and health communication. Skilled in translating complex medical concepts into clear, accessible education for diverse audiences — including patients, staff, and the public. Proven ability to manage complex clinical situations, lead interdisciplinary initiatives, and develop impactful, evidence-based content. Passionate about empowering individuals through education and advancing health equity through compassionate, informed care. Seeking opportunities that blend clinical expertise, patient advocacy, and innovative education strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
Rochester, Minnesota
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive educational materials for patients, caregivers, and clinical staff.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and project lead on multiple education initiatives, including the development of genetics/genomics training modules.
- Conduct detailed literature and database reviews to curate accurate and relevant content for clinical and educational use.
- Provide clinical support to patients both in-person and via telehealth, addressing complex care needs and education.
- Facilitate the return of complex and/or actionable genetic results, offering patient-centered education and resources for follow-up care.
- Author and edit manuscripts, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and internal knowledge-sharing.
- Championed enterprise-wide genomic awareness through staff education, nursing groups, presentations, and collaboration with leadership and national working groups.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new staff, supporting onboarding and integration into clinical and educational workflows.
- Serve as wellbeing champion, providing healthy lifestyle education and motivation to unit
Instructor in Nursing
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Instructor
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Orient and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assess student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contribute educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to develop innovative teaching strategies, resulting in improved student learning outcomes.
Science Writer
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
07.2024 - Current
- Translate complex scientific and medical articles into clear, accessible content tailored to FORCE constituents, including individuals at increased risk for hereditary cancers.
- Develope and pitched ideas for new content series and formats based on emerging research, audience needs, and engagement trends.
- Write and edited high-quality, evidence-based materials — including articles, infographics, and educational guides — under tight deadlines while maintaining an engaging and compassionate tone.
- Collaborate in brainstorming sessions to create meaningful, patient-centered content aligned with FORCE’s mission and community interests.
- Adhere to FORCE’s editorial standards and style guidelines to ensure content was accurate, inclusive, and aligned with current research and advocacy efforts.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
07.2013 - 05.2018
- Provided leadership as charge nurse to manage unit logistics, resolve issues in real time, and maintain continuity of care across shifts.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
03.2008 - 07.2013
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped train new Patient Care Assistants and students in role.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augsburg College
Minnesota01-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Technical College
Wisconsin01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Mankato State University
Minnesota01-2008
Skills
- Experience in leadership roles
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family education and advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting and training new staff and students
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Creative writing
- Effective writing
- Editing skills
- EMR / EHR
- Health screening
Certification
- Licensed Public Health Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Instructor
Mayo Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Science Writer
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
07.2024 - Current
Instructor in Nursing
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
07.2013 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic
03.2008 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augsburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Mankato State University