Dawn B. Bergin MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-C
Lombard,IL
Summary
Collaborative Nurse Practitioner with over three decades of nursing experience with strong proficiency in primary care and the general surgery population. Steadfast commitment to preventative care education and patient advocacy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Operators Health Center Premise Health
Countryside, IL
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications. Ordered and administered appropriate vaccinations including newest COVID monovalent and RSV to children and adults in clinic
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases for Union Operators and their families.
- Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions.
- Locum tenens position through PrimeHealth Staffing, LLC
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Carpenters Center for Health Premise Health
Lisle, IL
11.2022 - 02.2023
PrimeHealths to patients to treat and allPrimeHealtherent illnesses
Focus on preventative care, obesity smoking cessation program and hypertension
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
South Naperville Family Practice, Ltd.
Aurora, IL
12.2014 - 07.2022
- Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions, acute and chronic ages 2 years to geriatrics.
- Performed health screenings, general and Medicare physicals, well-child and adult care.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab and radiology tests, as well as medications.
- Modified treatment and care plans, referred to specialists as necessary.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat and alleviate different illnesses.
- Cultivated relationships with patients through effective communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Weekly rounds at nursing home/skilled rehab facilities the first three years which included admissions, orders, devising plan of care, diagnosing and devising pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans.
- Educated clients on skin care procedures and products. Medical aesthetician joined practice and became aware of various treatments PRP, microderm abrasion, Botox, and lip fillers. Consulted with aesthetician when needed regarding client candidacy for specific treatments.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
OHP/Southern Care
Bowling Green, KY
05.2013 - 07.2014
- New facility, sole nurse practitioner May 2013 to August 2013.
- Performed DOT/CMV physical examinations regularly.
- Diagnosed, treated and provided care for work-related injuries.
- Worked as primary care provider and functioned as liaison with numerous large factories and corporations regarding work restrictions according to job descriptions.
- Assisted with implementation of new walk in care/intermediate care facility.
- Treated various conditions age 2 to adult in intermediate walk in care clinic.
- Performed school physicals, sports physicals, immunizations and vaccinations.
- TB risk assessment, interpreted quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat and alleviate different illnesses.
- Performed medical evaluations for OSHA-compliant respirator fit testing.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Patterson Medical and Diagnostic Center
Franklin, KY
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Managed acute and chronic diseases, health screenings, physicals, well child and adult care.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Heart Center of Bowling Green
Bowling Green , KY
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Per diem employment for nurse practitioner sick leave.
- Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Greenview Regional Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
10.2001 - 03.2004
- Functioned as charge nurse and preceptor to new graduates on medical-surgical , pediatric and orthopedic floor.
- Participated in float pool to transitional care, telemetry and intensive care floors.
Registered Professional Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
08.1990 - 05.2000
- Staff nurse at 569-bed Level 1 Trauma center academic hospital on general surgery and trauma floor
- Functioned as charge nurse and preceptor to new graduates.
- Clinical experience in general surgery, gyne-oncology, bariatric, trauma, burns, pediatrics, urological surgeries and renal transplant patients.
- Staff nurse on renal transplant floor
- Participated in renal transplant research studies and administration of investigational immunosuppressive drugs.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06.1990
Surgical Technology Certificate - Surgical Technology
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL07.1988
Skills
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
- Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
- NPI# 1245589993
- Controlled substance license, DEA license
- Current BLS/AED certified American Heart Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society member, Alpha Beta chapter
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations Medicare, Adult and Child
- Patient-centered care
- Self-directed
- Established own patient base as primary provider
- Experience in perioperative medicine, performing numerous preoperative evaluations as primary provider for surgical clearance
- Experience in surgical case management
- Experience in occupational medicine, post-offer company physicals, work-related injuries and rehabilitation
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Operators Health Center Premise Health
07.2023 - 10.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Carpenters Center for Health Premise Health
11.2022 - 02.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
South Naperville Family Practice, Ltd.
12.2014 - 07.2022
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
OHP/Southern Care
05.2013 - 07.2014
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Patterson Medical and Diagnostic Center
02.2013 - 04.2013
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Heart Center of Bowling Green
06.2012 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Greenview Regional Hospital
10.2001 - 03.2004
Registered Professional Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
08.1990 - 05.2000
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of DuPage
Surgical Technology Certificate - Surgical Technology
William Rainey Harper College
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