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Overview
Work History
Education
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Selina Bergey

West Seneca,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a background in non-profit orphanage management with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

The Forest at Duke Retirement Community
Durham, NC
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure patient care standards were met.
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently and effectively.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses regularly.
  • Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices for patient care.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to identify changes.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
  • Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants, Medication Aids, Housekeeping and Dining Staff for a 20 bed unit.

Nursing Preceptorship

Raleigh Central Prison
Raleigh, NC
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Administered IV therapy, wound care, TB and drug testing, and EKG.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Utilized head-to-toe assessments.
  • Communicated with staff, offenders, and correctional officers.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Clinicals

UNC Johnston Health
Smithfield, NC
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
  • Supported post-operative care, monitoring patient recovery and reporting to RN.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.

Clinicals

Holly Hills Hospital
Raleigh , NC
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Participated in group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
  • Administered oral medications, and monitored patient reactions.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and care plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.

Registered Behavior Technician

Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
Morrisville, NC
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided one-on-one therapy for children with autism.
  • Accurately documented therapies and daily session notes.
  • Communication liaison between staff and families.
  • Educated children on basic life skills such as communication, behavior reduction, and toileting.
  • Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.

Assistant Director

Little Fish Ministries Orphanage
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
04.2014 - 10.2022
  • Developed an individualized care plan for the educational, behavioral, developmental, and social needs of each child.
  • Educated staff and volunteers with the latest research and trauma-informed-care practices
  • Established ongoing relationships with the social development network, the local community, staff, and volunteers to provide safe, quality, nurturing care for all vulnerable children.
  • Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets, and employee requests.
  • Established performance standards for staff members, and evaluated their performance regularly.
  • Planned, organized, and directed the activities of staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Oversaw the development of organizational policies and procedures related to operations, nonprofit paperwork, human resources, compliance, and fundraising.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided disciplinary actions, if necessary.

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma -

ECPI University
Raleigh, NC
03-2025

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Catheter insertion/care
  • Team collaboration
  • IV therapy
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Pediatric care
  • Patient assessment/education
  • MS office, PowerPoint, PCC, EPIC, HERO
  • Memory care
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse, NC #097793
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, NY #354456
  • Certified Eden Associate, The Eden Alternative, 06/25
  • CPR Certified, Ex. 04/01/26
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention, Ex. 09/01/25
  • Registered Behavior Technician, Autism Therapy, 10/01/23
  • Advanced Trauma Competent Care, Trauma Free World, 11/01/21
  • Trust Based Relational Intervention, The Pearl Project, 05/01/21

Accomplishments

  • Academic Achievement Award, 4.0 GPA, nursing school
  • Florence Nightingale Award, voted by nursing cohort

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Charge Nurse

The Forest at Duke Retirement Community
03.2025 - 09.2025

Nursing Preceptorship

Raleigh Central Prison
02.2025 - 03.2025

Clinicals

Holly Hills Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024

Clinicals

UNC Johnston Health
03.2024 - 01.2025

Registered Behavior Technician

Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Director

Little Fish Ministries Orphanage
04.2014 - 10.2022

Practical Nursing Diploma -

ECPI University

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