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DONNA BERLIN

Roseville,US

Summary

Looking for a position that will allow me to work in a fast-paced environment with a growing team. Dependable RN with 20 years of experience (2 yrs as an NA) coordinating and delivering patient care. Proven leader with a track record of delegating tasks to team members and providing coaching and mentoring to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. I am committed to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Capable of working in high-pressure situations while recommending the best resources and courses of action to meet the needs of patients and restore their quality of life. In a busy ICU environment, adept at prioritizing tasks.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Transport RN

Medic Ambulance Services
11.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
10.2005 - 04.2023
  • Treated patients for a variety of disorders, diseases, and injuries using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities
  • All aspects of the nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, were accurately documented
  • Used [Epic] to maintain a patient information database for use in care coordination
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with a variety of chronic and acute illnesses, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
  • Worked with patients to determine their specific needs and advocated for treatments and therapies that were consistent with their personal beliefs
  • Provided excellent care to patients with a variety of diagnoses and oversaw their treatment from start to finish
  • Provided exceptional care to a large number of high-acute patients who required complex treatment such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
  • Acted quickly in situations that threatened the unit's safety and security, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate the situation
  • Provided end-of-life planning advice to caregivers and families, as well as information on patient care options.

Nursing Aide

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
10.2003 - 10.2005
  • Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
  • Worked as part of a team to ensure that the patient's body mechanics and safety were taken care of properly.

Education

Nursing - ADN -

American River College
Sacramento, CA
01.2005

Skills

  • Epic use
  • Emergency procedures
  • Procedure preparations
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Care plan development
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Infection control measures
  • High level of autonomy
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Critical Care Transport RN

Medic Ambulance Services
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
10.2005 - 04.2023

Nursing Aide

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
10.2003 - 10.2005

Nursing - ADN -

American River College

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