Shannon Bereza
New Lenox,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient-centered care and care plan development. Delivered quality care in line with physician orders while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Focused on providing compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SunCloud Health
Matteson, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions consistently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify mental health needs and risks.
RN Case Manager
Three Oaks Hospice
Tinley Park, Illinois
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate and enhance case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Participated in continuing education seminars to stay current with best practices in case management.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health record to ensure continuity of care and compliance with standards.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Silver Oaks Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to implement best practices in mental health nursing.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Fostered therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and facilitating open communication with patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment efficacy and deliver comprehensive mental health care.
REGISTERED NURSE Agency
NOVA STAFF
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided direct nursing care across various healthcare settings including assisted living, rehabilitation, hospice, skilled nursing, home health, and school nursing to support patient recovery and well-being
- Provided wound care to patients in various healthcare settings, Offered diabetic care to manage patients' blood sugar levels effectively, Administered medications to patients as prescribed by healthcare providers, Conducted patient education sessions on health management and wellness, Delegated tasks effectively among nursing staff to optimize workflow and Completed documentation of patient care to maintain accurate health records
- Provided patient care and support in diverse healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
Psychiatric Registered Charge Nurse
TIMBERLINE KNOLLS
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Responsibilities include incorporating the nursing process caring for patients
- Executed diverse nursing skills in high-stress situations while providing care for various age groups
- Responsibles include incorporating the nursing process caring for patient's
- Communication, HIPAA regulations, utilization management including working with healthcare team to coordinate placement of patients with long term care
- Ensured quality and cost of care met compliance standards
- Managed case management by coordinating ongoing care and support for patients after discharge.
- Coordinated with insurance providers to secure appropriate coverage and network access for patients
Utilization Review Nurse
Timberline Knolls Rehabilitation Treatment Center
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Minimized financial risk associated with denials or payment discrepancies through diligent validation of medical necessity prior to service provision.
- Analyzed trends in resource utilization to inform data-driven decisions, identified improvement opportunities, and implemented best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient satisfaction and ensuring appropriate level of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery, supporting organizational growth and development.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
UNIVERISITY OF PHOENIX
01-2021
REGISTERED NURSE (ASSOCIATE) -
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
12-2019
Skills
- Case Management
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Staff Supervision
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- EHR documentation
- Patient education
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis intervention
- Quality improvement
- Care plan adjustment
- Training staff
- Discharge planning
- Admission nurse
- Utilization review
Certification
RN
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
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Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SunCloud Health
09.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Three Oaks Hospice
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Silver Oaks Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse
Timberline Knolls Rehabilitation Treatment Center
03.2024 - 09.2024
REGISTERED NURSE Agency
NOVA STAFF
02.2020 - 01.2025
Psychiatric Registered Charge Nurse
TIMBERLINE KNOLLS
01.2020 - 12.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
UNIVERISITY OF PHOENIX
REGISTERED NURSE (ASSOCIATE) -
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE