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Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Certification
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Kimberly Berrich

Sykesville

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Carroll Hospital Center, showcasing expertise in medical assessment and IV management alongside exceptional leadership and patient evaluation skills. Proven track record in improving patient care, adept at emergency response, and passionate about educating patients and families. Achieved significant outcomes in patient recovery and care coordination.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster
12.2022 - Current
  • Initiated IV access when needed for blood draws or administration of fluids and medications.
  • Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
  • Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
  • Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Developed individualized discharge instructions for each patient based on their diagnosis.
  • Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.

IMC Registered Nurse

Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing life-saving interventions as needed.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.

Quality Assurance Nurse

Home Care Maryland
Owings Mills
12.2016 - 04.2020
  • Review of all Oasis documentation for accuracy and corrections
  • Review evaluations and revisit notes from all disciplines
  • Develop learning tools, communications and one on one staff education
  • Verifying face to face documentation in accordance with CMS guidelines
  • Oasis training as part of orientation process for new employees

Start of Care Nurse

Home Care Maryland
Westminster
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Admission assessment and care coordination with multiple disciplines following Oasis standards and guidelines

Case Manager

Home Care Maryland
Westminster
12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Case management and plan of care development, education, and instruction
  • Preceptor for new hire nurses

Med/Surg Oncology Nurse

Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Staff nurse and relief patient care coordinator

Nurse Care Coordinator for Children with Special Needs

University of Maryland Mid-town Campus
Baltimore
03.2013 - 10.2013
  • Care coordination for multiple physicians within a clinical setting for children with complex medical needs
  • Coordination with multiple outside vendors including insurance companies, nursing agencies and DME companies

Registered Nurse

Catonsville Pediatrics
Catonsville
04.2010 - 10.2013
  • Office RN, responsible for measurements, immunizations, nebulizer treatments, telephone triage, coordinate specialty vaccines

Unit Manager, Delegating Nurse, Safe Harbor Unit

Lorien Health
Columbia
10.2010 - 04.2011
  • Received Delegating Nurse/Care Manager Certification November 2010
  • Assess and monitor residents as well as caregivers; medication assistance; monitor medication, lab work and changes in conditions with reporting to multiple physicians
  • Coordinate care with outside agencies
  • Allow residents to meet optimal independence in safe and caring environment

Charge Nurse

Genesis Treatment Services
Westminster
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Assessment and monitoring of all patients, scheduling MD appointments, assisting MD in assessments, vital signs, PPD administration and blood draws
  • Continuity of care between multiple inpatient facilities, delivery of medications
  • Scheduling of staffing as well as ordering and maintaining supplies

Registered Nurse

Independent Dialysis
Glen Burnie
10.2008 - 06.2009
  • Dialysis RN, responsible for physical and cardio vascular assessments, access of graft, fistula, and central venous access in acute and chronic setting

Registered Nurse

Well Advantage
Sykesville
01.2007 - 07.2008
  • Teach healthy lifestyles in conjunction with blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol testing, flu vaccine administration in volume

Registered Nurse

Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital
Baltimore
02.2006 - 02.2007
  • Staff Nurse, assessments and observations of post-operative patients
  • Monitoring epidurals, orthopedic devices, close circulatory and neurological assessments

Registered Nurse

Sinai Hospital
Baltimore
12.1995 - 02.2004
  • Assessments/observations, MD notification
  • Patient teaching, IV insertion, maintenance and medication, treatments and care of ventilator dependent patients, performed and part of teaching plan for peritoneal dialysis

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University
Denver, CO
10-2022

AS -

Excelsior College
01.1999

RN -

01.1999

Catonsville Community College
01.1993

Carroll County Vocational & Technical School
01.1990

Skills

  • Health screening
  • Medical assessment
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Ventilator support
  • Chart updating
  • Discharge coordination
  • Precepting
  • IV management
  • Documenting vitals
  • Patient evaluation

References

  • Dawn Glover, Nurse Manager, Home Care Maryland, (410) 566-5015, ext. 203, (443) 547-0086
  • Tracy Jerome, RN, 1608 Sweet Clover Ct, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, (443) 850-0333
  • Dr. Joshua Madden, Catonsville Pediatrics, Catonsville, MD, (443) 745-3436

Certification

  • BLS
  • PALS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Carroll Hospital Center
12.2022 - Current

IMC Registered Nurse

Carroll Hospital Center
04.2020 - 12.2022

Quality Assurance Nurse

Home Care Maryland
12.2016 - 04.2020

Start of Care Nurse

Home Care Maryland
10.2015 - 12.2016

Case Manager

Home Care Maryland
12.2014 - 10.2015

Med/Surg Oncology Nurse

Carroll Hospital Center
10.2013 - 12.2014

Nurse Care Coordinator for Children with Special Needs

University of Maryland Mid-town Campus
03.2013 - 10.2013

Unit Manager, Delegating Nurse, Safe Harbor Unit

Lorien Health
10.2010 - 04.2011

Registered Nurse

Catonsville Pediatrics
04.2010 - 10.2013

Charge Nurse

Genesis Treatment Services
08.2009 - 10.2010

Registered Nurse

Independent Dialysis
10.2008 - 06.2009

Registered Nurse

Well Advantage
01.2007 - 07.2008

Registered Nurse

Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2007

Registered Nurse

Sinai Hospital
12.1995 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University

AS -

Excelsior College

RN -

Catonsville Community College

Carroll County Vocational & Technical School

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