Margaret Anne Berny
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse at Kaiser Permanente, adept in care coordination and clinical leadership. Excelled in mentoring, fostering a 20% improvement in patient outcomes. Skilled in decision-making and compassionate care, championed quality improvement and staff development initiatives. Demonstrated excellence in patient advocacy and staff management, contributing significantly to Joint Commission accreditation. Experienced with managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care. Utilizes leadership and clinical expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Track record of maintaining high standards in patient safety and quality care.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente - Riverside/Murrieta Ambulatory
10.2007 - 07.2024
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Circulated/Scrubbed surgical procedures to include General surgery, Vascular, Thoracic, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmology, GYN
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
- Charge nurse main operating room and outpatient surgery center. Transitioned operating room to surgery center.
Part Time Nurse, Operating Room
Golden Triangle Surgicenter, a Physician-owned Facility
05.2005 - 10.2007
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapy
- Circulated/Scrubbed surgical procedures to include General Surgery, Vascular, GYN, ENT, Plastics, Urology, Orthopedics.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Fallbrook Hospital
Fallbrook, California
09.2005 - 11.2006
- Circulated/scrubbed outpatient procedures to include General surgery, ENT, GYN, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery
- Conducted thorough physical assessments for new admissions while ensuring optimal care transitions from other facilities or units.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while prioritizing patient needs in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Part Time Staff Nurse
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo Outpatient Surgery
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Circulated/Scrubbed surgical procedures to include General Surgery, Vascular, Multiple trauma, ENT, GYN, Urology, Plastics, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
Part Time Home Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
Santa Ana
06.2002 - 05.2003
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saddleback Memorial Hospital
Laguna Hills, California
04.1999 - 08.1999
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Circulated/Scrubbed surgical procedures to include General Surgery, Vascular, GYN, Urology, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room Part Time
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, California
09.1994 - 06.2002
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Circulated/scrubbed surgical procedures to include General surgery, Vascular, ENT, GYN, Multiple trauma, Burn
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Outpatient Surgery Center
09.1994 - 06.1996
- Enhanced patient care by accurately assessing, planning, and implementing nursing interventions.
- Circulated/scrubbed outpatient surgical procedures to include General surgery, GYN, Urology, Plastics, ENY, Ophthalmology
Staff Nurse
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital
09.1992 - 08.1994
- Circulated/Scrubbed surgical procedures to include General surgery, Plastics, Burn, GYN, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, GYN, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology.
- In-charge of Plastics, Burn and Pediatric services
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
San Bernardino County Medical Center
08.1985 - 08.1992
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-1985
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Calm and Composed
- Compassionate and Patient
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Scheduling
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Improvement
- Duty delegation
Certification
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute.
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente - Riverside/Murrieta Ambulatory
10.2007 - 07.2024
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Fallbrook Hospital
09.2005 - 11.2006
Part Time Nurse, Operating Room
Golden Triangle Surgicenter, a Physician-owned Facility
05.2005 - 10.2007
Part Time Staff Nurse
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo Outpatient Surgery
05.2003 - 04.2005
Part Time Home Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
06.2002 - 05.2003
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saddleback Memorial Hospital
04.1999 - 08.1999
Staff Nurse, Operating Room Part Time
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
09.1994 - 06.2002
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Outpatient Surgery Center
09.1994 - 06.1996
Staff Nurse
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital
09.1992 - 08.1994
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
San Bernardino County Medical Center
08.1985 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mount San Antonio College
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