Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Renee Berger

Azle,Tx

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with 28+ years in healthcare, specializing in patient advocacy, access, and reimbursement. Proven ability to navigate complex healthcare systems, ensuring patients receive timely access to treatments. Strong relationship-building skills with healthcare providers, patients, and stakeholders. Experienced in managing compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering education on healthcare access solutions. Recognized for high performance and a commitment to patient outcomes. Serve as Mentor/Preceptor. Proficient on Teams, Concur, Outlook

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Immunology Nurse Ambassador

Iqvia/Abbvie
02.2018 - Current
  • Provide disease and specialty medication education to adult patients living with immunology dieseases.
  • Guiding patients through complex healthcare systems to ensure timely access to specialty medications including resolving access and reimbursement challenges.
  • Knowledge of industry regulatory standards including compliance with Adverse Event reporting.
  • Time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Dual role of Nurse Ambassador and pilot program for Nurse Advocate.
  • Effective communication with patients and various stakeholders

Outpatient Surgery Center Pre/Post Op RN

Texas Health Resources
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Care of the pre and post op patient.
  • Pre and Post Op education/discharge planning to patient and family.
  • Perform post op follow up calls.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients and staff.

Ft. Worth Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN

Texas Health Resources
02.2006 - 01.2017
  • Care of the pre and post op patient
  • Post op education/discharge planning to patient and family.
  • Charge nurse.
  • Preceptor for nurses and nursing students.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients and staff.
  • Continuous Improvement Team Leader.
  • Awarded Top Performer.
  • Awarded PEAK Performer.
  • Awarded Summit Seeker.
  • UBC Chair.

Ft. Worth Care Transition Manager RN (PRN)

Texas Health Resources
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Work with patients and families to coordinate healthcare services between hospitals, acute care facilities, and home care settings
  • Patient and family education and discharge planning, making referrals to medical providers and social services dependent on patient insurance coverage.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, stafff, and clients.

RN

Ft. Worth Endoscopy Center
09.2004 - 02.2006
  • Comprehensive care of the gastroenterology patient including education and discharge planning to patient and family.
  • Safety Officer.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients and staff.

Azle - RN

Texas Health Resources
04.1997 - 01.2006
  • Staff RN and rotating charge nurse.
  • Case management for insurance/disability claims and workers compensation.
  • Problem solving, communication, education.
  • Medical-Surgical.
  • Employee/Occupational Health.
  • Outpatient Services.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, staff, and clients.
  • Care of the post op patient.
  • Education and discharge planning to patient and family.

Ft. Worth Emergency Room - RN

Texas Health Resources
08.2002 - 09.2004
  • Care of the ER/Trauma patient.
  • Education/Discharge planning to patient and family.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients and staff.

School Nurse - RN

Springtown ISD
08.2000 - 08.2002
  • Provide health education to students, staff, and parents.
  • Work with designated members of staff to comply with health policies, goals and objectives of the school district.
  • Build and maintain strong relationship between students, parents, and staff.

Walls Regional - RN

Texas Health Resources
06.1996 - 04.1997
  • Rotating charge nurse.
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing Care.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Tx
01.2013

Associate degree - Nursing (RN)

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Tx
01.1996

Associate of Arts -

Western Texas College
Snyder, Tx
01.1992

High School Diploma -

Mansfield High School
Mansfield, Tx
01.1990

Skills

  • Market Access and Reimbursement Expertise- experience in patient service programs, understanding payor policies, navigating insurance coverage and reimbursement process
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
  • Patient Access Strategy Development
  • Knowledge of Specialty Pharmacy and HUB Services
  • Regulatory Compliance and Adverse Event Reporting
  • Relationship Management with HCPs and Payors
  • Proficient in Salesforce, Microsoft Word, TEAMs, Concur
  • Motivational Interviewing

Certification

Registered Nurse, Texas, license # 630504, expires 03/31/2026

Affiliations

  • Church volunteer
  • Meals on Wheels during pandemic

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Immunology Nurse Ambassador

Iqvia/Abbvie
02.2018 - Current

Outpatient Surgery Center Pre/Post Op RN

Texas Health Resources
11.2017 - 02.2018

Ft. Worth Care Transition Manager RN (PRN)

Texas Health Resources
08.2014 - 08.2015

Ft. Worth Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN

Texas Health Resources
02.2006 - 01.2017

RN

Ft. Worth Endoscopy Center
09.2004 - 02.2006

Ft. Worth Emergency Room - RN

Texas Health Resources
08.2002 - 09.2004

School Nurse - RN

Springtown ISD
08.2000 - 08.2002

Azle - RN

Texas Health Resources
04.1997 - 01.2006

Walls Regional - RN

Texas Health Resources
06.1996 - 04.1997

Registered Nurse, Texas, license # 630504, expires 03/31/2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Associate degree - Nursing (RN)

Tarleton State University

Associate of Arts -

Western Texas College

High School Diploma -

Mansfield High School
Renee Berger