Evelyn Berry
Branchville,SC
Summary
Empathetic future Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 20 years of experience in caring, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Emergency Dept
MUSC Health- Orangeburg
11.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on loved one's progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Contributed to high retention rates by offering mentorship and guidance for students facing academic or personal challenges.
- Streamlined administrative processes related to course scheduling, enrollment management, and record-keeping for improved efficiency within program.
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in nursing practices by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive clinical training programs for nursing students.
- Assisted new faculty members with curriculum development and classroom management techniques for smoother transition into their roles.
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Served as resource for other nurses on Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean work environment.
Unit Based Educator- MSSU and 3West
Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse- MSSU
The Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Aid Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses, schedules and daily operations of the unit
- Provided bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation on a Step-Down Unit
- Actively participated on interdisciplinary teams for patient care
- Preceptor for new graduate nurses for the cardiac unit
- Provided education for patients throughout hospital stay
- Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
Director of Operations
Amedisys Hospice
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Assume overall responsibility for oversight and management of the clinical services provided by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) within the hospice setting
- Assist in the development of agency goals
- Develops, recommends, and administers Agency policies and procedures
- Supervise all clinical staff including RN, Hospice Aide, Social Worker, Chaplain, and other Office staff
- Provide information for inclusion in written performance evaluations for all direct report staff and submits written performance evaluations in accordance with policy requirements
- Conduct supervisory visits to allow for observation of clinical performance of assigned team members
- Supervise the maintenance of medical records assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with licensing regulations and legal and ethical standards.
Registered Nurse, Case Management
Colleton Medical Center
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with physician and other healthcare members to ensure patient receiving optimal care
- Evaluated for home care, skilled or assisted living care and durable medical equipment needs and needed transfer to another Acute Care Hospitals
- Actively participated in Interdisciplinary team meetings for further planning of patient care needs with physicians, nurses and other support staff.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Colleton Medical Center
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Provided bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation on a Medical Unit
- Actively participated on interdisciplinary teams for patient care
- Preceptor for new graduate nurses for the Medical Unit
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Interact with departments regarding patient care
- Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Staff Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
The Regional Medical Center
06.2005 - 12.2009
- Provided bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation on a Cardiac Unit
- Actively participated on interdisciplinary teams for patient care
- Preceptor for new graduate nurses for the cardiac unit
- Provided education for patients throughout hospital stay
- Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses
- Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
School Nurse
Orangeburg Consolidated District 5
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided health care needs daily to school employees and students
- Assisted with obtaining school health records for students in the district
- Interacted with school officials regarding student’s health issues.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC08.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC12.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, South Carolina01.2005
Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling -
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina01.2003
Bachelor of Science in Health Science -
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina01.2000
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Student Precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
- Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Clinic, Orangeburg, SC
- Low-Country Health Systems- Barnwell Family Practice, Barnwell, SC
- MUSC- Health Orangeburg, Pediatrics, Orangeburg, SC
- MUSC-Health Orangeburg, Women's Health, Orangeburg, SC
- Bamberg Family Practice, Bamberg, SC
Certification
NCLEX-RN, 05/2005
Activities/Accomplishments
- Class President, Associate Degree Nursing Program, Class of 2005
- State Treasurer, South Carolina Student Nurses’ Association 2003-2004
- Developed and maintained the budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year
- Managed and coordinated all fundraising for the Annual Convention
- Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, 2001-2002
- TNCC Certificate, 2023
- Sigma Theta Tau- National Nursing Honor Society
- Class President of Cohort 2 FNP Studies at Claflin University, Class of 2024
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- ANA
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Emergency Dept
MUSC Health- Orangeburg
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2023
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
06.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 07.2021
Unit Based Educator- MSSU and 3West
Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 03.2019
Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse- MSSU
The Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 07.2017
Director of Operations
Amedisys Hospice
06.2013 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse, Case Management
Colleton Medical Center
03.2011 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Colleton Medical Center
03.2009 - 03.2011
School Nurse
Orangeburg Consolidated District 5
08.2008 - 06.2009
Staff Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
The Regional Medical Center
06.2005 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Claflin University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Charleston Southern University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling -
South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science -
Clemson University
NCLEX-RN, 05/2005
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