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Erin Berry

Ravenna,OH

Summary

Compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse with high attention to detail with 16 years of nursing experience including inpatient oncology-Med/Surg, emergency room, fast paced cardiology outpatient practice and oncology infusion clinic. Always seeking knowledge and ability to learn quickly. Seeking full-time RN position within the Veteran Affairs Department to provide high quality care to our veterans and families.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Akron, OH
04.2024 - Current

(Full time, 40 hrs/week)

  • Salary $110,999
  • Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
  • Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
  • Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.

Registered Nurse

UH Portage Medical Center
Ravenna, OH
10.2023 - 04.2024

(Full time, 44 hrs/week)

  • $42.00 per hour
  • RN with lead interventional cardiologist
  • BLS certification-Current
  • Telephone Triage
  • Patient education for ordered procedures
  • Medication Refills
  • Prior Authorizations
  • New Referral Charts/Obtaining records

Registered Nurse

Western Reserve Physicians Cardiology
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
02.2015 - 10.2023

(Full time, 40 hrs/week)

  • $38.38 per hour
  • Worked closely with physicians and manager to coordinate office and work on improvement measures for staff and patient care
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff members as they transitioned into their roles within office setting.
  • Developed office manual for onboarding new employees which gave employees reference material to improve patient care and improve new employees confidence levels.
  • Developed decision trees for staff during COVID-19 to make decision making easy for new protocols which assisted medical secretaries in time saving navigation during a new pandemic
  • Self motivated and demonstrated ability to work many years without direct supervision.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
  • Performs all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Provides education to patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions and procedure teaching
  • Prepare patient charts to assist physicians for accurate timely outpatient appointments
  • Screened new referrals and obtained appropriate records for new patient appointments
  • Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
  • Triage patients via telephone and document accurately and timely
  • Nurse visits
  • Medication and diagnostic testing prior authorizations
  • Completed FMLA, medication assistance and all other forms required for patient care
  • Room patients and obtain weights, vitals, EKG, accurate medication lists
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws
  • Coordinated referrals and follow-up appointments, supporting continuity of care for patients with complex needs.
  • Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

UH Ahuja Medical Center
Beachwood, OH
07.2014 - 03.2015

(Full time, 36 hrs/week)

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
09.2012 - 11.2014

(Full time, 36 hrs/week)

  • ACLS/PALS certification
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients and family members and ensure optimal levels of skilled care while protecting HIPAA rights
  • Educate patient and family, administer medications and physical treatments
  • Collaborate with doctors and emergency department team to work together to deliver excellent patient care and optimum patient outcome
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and recognize life threatening problems and coordinate care promptly.

Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
02.2008 - 05.2012

(Full time 36 hrs/week on nights, then Part time 36 hrs/week on days)

  • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate-Current/Issued 2/19/2024
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Proficient in administration of blood products, wide range of IV solutions/medications
  • Charge Nurse many shifts and was able to create a safe, fair, and positive environment
  • Access implanted mediports
  • PICC line dressing changes/maintenance
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided quality and compassionate care including quick and accurate patient assessment
  • Participated in Shared Governance Committee
  • Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.

Oncology Senior Technician

Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
02.2007 - 02.2008

(Full time, 36 hrs/week)

  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding
  • Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
  • Adheres to isolation precautions when entering rooms where patient is in isolation.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Emotional support to oncology and our patients with sickle-cell anemia
  • Performed treatment procedures including, but not limited to, venous blood draws including blood cultures and blood glucose testing and Foley catheter insertion
  • Provided post-mortem care and transport of body in safe, precise manner

Nurse Technician

Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
05.2006 - 02.2007

(PRN, 24 hrs/week)

  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding
  • Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
  • Adheres to isolation precautions when entering rooms where patient is in isolation.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Emotional support to oncology and our patients with sickle-cell anemia
  • Performed treatment procedures including, but not limited to, venous blood draws including blood cultures and blood glucose testing and Foley catheter insertion
  • Provided post-mortem care and transport of body in safe, precise manner

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
12.2007

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Ability to efficiently room patients
  • Triage phone calls with concise and detailed electronic documentation
  • Strong knowledge of medications
  • Exceptional patient focused care
  • Strong communication skills with patients, physicians and team
  • Hard working, punctual and dependable
  • Compassionate and Caring

Certification

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate 2/19/24-2/19/26

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

UH Portage Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse

Western Reserve Physicians Cardiology
02.2015 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

UH Ahuja Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
09.2012 - 11.2014

Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

Akron General Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2012

Oncology Senior Technician

Akron General Medical Center
02.2007 - 02.2008

Nurse Technician

Akron General Medical Center
05.2006 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University
Erin Berry