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Education
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Donald Stuart Berry

Donald Stuart Berry

Janesville,WI

Summary

Results-driven physician with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Resident

UW Health
07.2022 - Current
  • Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
  • Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
  • Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
  • Earned Master of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
  • Trained in disease control and prevention, public health initiatives, epidemiological research, environmental health, occupational medicine, and policy development.
  • Spearheaded a collaborative quality improvement project to increase recruitment and retention in a rural, volunteer EMS Department.
  • Developed a method to assess the adaptive capacity of Wisconsin’s rural communities to global climate change, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Contributed to medical education and research to train current and future healthcare practitioners.
  • Recommended, participated and worked to improve cost-effectiveness and care quality, including membership on the Resident Quality and Safety Council and Root Cause Analysis committees.
  • Targeted research and education programs by identifying groups most at risk for preventable diseases and injuries.
  • Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work atmosphere.
  • Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.

Senior Medical Officer

Second Marine Division
12.2017 - 06.2022
  • Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures to maintain a unity of effort and consistent medical readiness during a period of increased strain on the military medical system.
  • Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
  • Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
  • Supervised, educated and mentored more than 80 healthcare providers, including 57 physicians and assistants, and 24 independent duty corpsmen, across 9 garrison locations and 25 deployment and training locations with a patient population of 15,000 Marines and Sailors, and a combined budget of over $770, 000.
  • Seamlessly interfaced with multiple subject matter experts throughout the Department of Defense, the Defense Health Agency, the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and the Marine Corps to help research and develop a sustainable whole blood training program at the Division level.

Regional Laboratory Medical Director

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
08.2014 - 12.2017
  • Supervised laboratory staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved laboratory quality processes.
  • Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
  • Verified effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.
  • Expertly diagnosed diseases and injuries by thoroughly examining tissue samples, body fluids, and other specimens
  • Performed multiple gross and microscopic laboratory procedures such as autopsies, tissue and body fluid analysis, and interpretation of test results
  • Consulted on cases with physicians and other clinical staff or healthcare providers, such as surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists, to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Managed the blood bank of a busy community-sized hospital.
  • Coordinated surveillance of employee practices and promoted culture dedicated to health, safety and welfare.
  • Advised staff, practitioners and patients on specific care issues.
  • Accomplished financial targets through sound administration of fiscal operations.

Pathology Resident

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2014
  • Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
  • Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
  • Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
  • Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images, gross specimens, tissue samples, body fluids, and other specimens to expertly diagnose patient conditions.
  • Flawlessly performed laboratory procedures such as tissue examination, slide preparation and staining, and test interpretation.
  • Participated in research projects involving malignancies and pathology informatics.
  • Consulted on blood transfusions and transfusion reactions.

General Medical Officer/Battalion Surgeon

Second Marine Division
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Directed and coordinated patient care activities of medical and support staff.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
  • Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments and examinations.
  • Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
  • Acted as the primary care physician to over 1200 Marines and Sailors, both in garrison and abroad, during combat operations, including three medical evacuations, with a mortality rate of 0%.
  • Stayed abreast of emerging models and integrating successful health care delivery strategies by working closely with multiple other disciplines to assist patients in healing and rehabilitation.
  • Presented information, facts, and expert consultation on health conditions and treatment plans for active duty patients to Marine Corps Battalion Commanders.
  • Achieved program goals by effectively motivating and supervising medical, technical and clerical staff. Motivated Marine Corps leaders to achieve a 100% medical and dental readiness of the battalions and personally performed occupational physicals for special duties such as driver physicals, explosive handling physicals, and special operations examinations.
  • Maintained knowledgeable and skilled staff, recruiting top candidates and overseeing continuous training initiatives.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated work activities of medical personnel, and met coverage demands by establishing work schedules and assigning specific jobs.

Medical Intern

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
06.2007 - 07.2008
  • Participated in an intensive, year-long, hospital-based training program to gain a general knowledge of patient care in a clinical environment.
  • Interned in multiple departments to explore different areas of hospital and career options. Subjects included internal medicine, surgery, inpatient psychiatry, obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedics, intensive care medicine, pathology, and field medicine.
  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
  • Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
  • Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
  • Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
  • Communicated professionally with clinical professionals, patients and other team members.
  • Facilitated further medical evaluations by making referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals.
  • Completed hands-on laboratory work further exploring concepts taught in classes.

Education

Master of Public Health - Public Health

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
08.2023

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine

Midwestern State University
Downers Grove, IL
05.2007

Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
08.2000

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
07.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Psychobiology

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.1997

Skills

  • Medical Staff and Program Leadership
  • HIPAA
  • Operational Standards and Procedures
  • Complying with Regulatory Guidelines
  • Accreditation Coordination
  • Facility Oversight, Inspections, and Corrective Action Plans
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Staff Development
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Affiliations

American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

National Bison Association (NBA)

Certification

  • Medical License, Wisconsin - July 2022

Hobbies and Interests

Weightlifting and Exercise

Lifestyle and Functional Medicine

Woodworking

Martial Arts

Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, Archery)

Timeline

Chief Resident

UW Health
07.2022 - Current

Senior Medical Officer

Second Marine Division
12.2017 - 06.2022

Regional Laboratory Medical Director

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
08.2014 - 12.2017

Pathology Resident

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2014

General Medical Officer/Battalion Surgeon

Second Marine Division
07.2008 - 07.2010

Medical Intern

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
06.2007 - 07.2008

Master of Public Health - Public Health

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine

Midwestern State University

Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

National University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

National University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Psychobiology

Florida Atlantic University
Donald Stuart Berry