Obianuju Berry, BSN, RN
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 2 years of clinical experience, including acute care and patient advocacy, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice, documentation accuracy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in performing comprehensive assessments, interpreting clinical data, and supporting medical necessity reviews, prior authorization processes, and discharge planning. Proven ability to meet productivity, quality, and compliance standards in fast-paced healthcare environments. Dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care while maintaining HIPAA compliance and passing external audits.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Intermediate Medical Unit (IMU)
Memorial Hermann Hospital, Katy
Katy
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and interpret clinical data, including vital signs, labs, and telemetry, supporting medical necessity determinations and effective patient care transitions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and case managers, to coordinate safe discharges and ensure smooth transitions to post-acute care.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and care activities accurately in EPIC, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating external audits (URAC, NCQA).
- Support hospital efforts to meet productivity, quality, and turnaround time goals by prioritizing review tasks and maintaining thorough documentation.
- Assist in identifying potential cases for case management and wellness programs, supporting holistic patient care and cost-effective utilization.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality in all documentation and communication processes.
Student Nurse / Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Monitored vital signs, performed EKGs, and documented patient data to support nursing assessments and clinical decision-making, contributing to appropriate care planning and resource utilization
- Assisted with specimen collection and basic wound care, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and safety standards.
- Supported interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication, facilitating patient education and discharge planning processes.
Medical Coder / Biller
Texas Family and Geriatric Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Performed insurance verification, scheduled appointments, and updated patient information in the EHR system to streamline administrative workflows.
- Entered physician orders into the CPOE system and obtained prior authorizations to support medical necessity reviews and expedite patient care.
- Bill claims to appropriate payers using ICD-10 and CPT and HCPCS codes; followed up on rejections and denials to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance.
- Supported the review process for treatment requests by facilitating accurate documentation and billing, aligning with utilization review standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2025
Skills
- Medical Necessity & Utilization Review
- Prior Authorization & Pre-Certification
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Discharge Planning
- Documentation & Compliance (EPIC, Medical Records, Software)
- Benefit Determinations & Appeals Processing
- Evidence-Based Guidelines (MCG, NCCN, Internal Policies)
- HIPAA & Confidentiality Regulations
- Quality & Productivity Standards
- External Audit Readiness
- Patient Advocacy & Education
- Cross-Training & Team Coverage
Certification
- RN – Current Multistate License, U.S.
- BLS – American Heart Association
- ACLS – American Heart Association
- Sepsis Micro-credential – AACN
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Intermediate Medical Unit (IMU)
Memorial Hermann Hospital, Katy
06.2025 - Current
Student Nurse / Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest
10.2023 - 05.2025
Medical Coder / Biller
Texas Family and Geriatric Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University