Jacqueline (Jackie) Berryman

Experience in MICU, SICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, PACU, Cardiac Short Stay, and STAT RN

• Code blue and rapid response RN, responding throughout the hospital
• Devices: CRRT/CVVH management in the setting of unstable renal failure, continuous EEG monitoring, ventilator care and management, EVDs
• Enhanced patient care in the post-operative setting assessing for complications in those who underwent craniectomy, laminotomy, thoracotomy, aortobifemoral bypass
• Collaborated with anesthesia providers for post-operative pain management in patients with epidural catheters, PCA pumps
• Cared for pediatric patients from the ages of 10 weeks to 19 years old with acute conditions such as status asthmaticus, bronchiolitis, substance overdose

• Managing and assessing patient conditions on multiple forms of critical care devices and invasive monitoring lines such as IABP, ventilators, EKOS machines, dialysis, arterial and central lines, BIS and Train of Four monitoring.
• Experienced in titrating hemodynamic and sedation drips per physician order such as propofol, midazolam, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, all four vasopressors, and positive inotropes such as dobutamine and dopamine.
• One of the designated charge nurses for the unit while caring for 2 patients
• Responding to code blues and rapid responses as part of the code team while caring for 2 patients

• Assisted in administering prescribed medications with an RN to approx. 20 children per day.
• Performed basic medical procedures to approx. 135 campers aged 7-16 years old.
• Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage to tertiary facilities.

• Responsible for recording frequent vital signs on approx. 25 patients based on their level of substance use.
• Distributed information and educational material on addiction and sobriety to patients.
• Attended support meetings and groups with patients to further support recovery.
• Used therapeutic communication techniques and activities for patients such as meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and physical activity.

• Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
• Documented and updated patient data on approx. 100 patients per day.
• Administered COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations while adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
• Enhanced team performance by collaborating with paramedics, nurses, and physicians during high-pressure situations.
• Increased efficiency in emergency scenes by proficiently using essential equipment such as stretchers, backboards, oxygen delivery systems, and suction devices.