AMY C. BERRY

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Pewee Valley, KY 40056

502-***-****

acvuej@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

(Kentucky Nurse’s License 1133154

(Indiana Nurse’s License 28228234A)

Experienced nursing professional with solid patient care experience and excellent organizational and communication skills seeks employment in the healthcare industry to further advance in the field of nursing.

Professional Philosophy:

Caring for the person in a holistic manner (mind, body, spirit).

Determining the best means of care through active listening and empathizing with the patient.

Providing a safe environment is a top priority in patient care.

Intervening and implementing care in accordance with state and national standards.

Going above and beyond what is expected and follow through with a positive attitude.

EXPERIENCE

April 2016 to present

UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT

Carewise Health

Review client’s insurance pre-authorizations to authenticate and determine the medical indication or necessity. Currently reviewing for pain management (injections), acute/critical/behavioral health hospitalizations, outpatient services/surgeries, durable medical equipment, home health, skilled nursing and dialysis/vascular management.

June 2015 to March 2016

INPATIENT ACUTE/CHRONIC DIALYSIS CLINICAL NURSE

Fresenius Medical Care-North America

Prepare patients for dialysis treatment on a daily basis which demands critical care decisions and precise judgement. Responsible for supervising 3-4 dialysis technicians to ensure quantitative, accurate treatment and the safest environment for our patients Immersed in every aspect of patient care from admitting and care plans to treatment and discharge planning.

May 2014 – February 2015

CHARGE RN

Roederer Correctional Complex (La Grange, KY)

Serve as charge nurse supervising 2-3 LPNs. Process and assess acute, chronic and psychiatric patient intakes in a prison population of 1,100 plus. Serve as on-call wound care nurse. Administrator of chronic care clinic involving cases of HIV, HCV, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Function as liaison between MD, APRN and facility administration. Excellent critical thinking and communication skills. CPR certified.

February 2013 – September 2014

STAFF RN

Our Lady of Peace (Louisville, KY)

Provided clinical nursing care in a psychiatric facility that provides services for children, adolescents, and adults. Worked with patients of all ages floating from unit to unit as needed. Assisted with coping skills. Prompted activities of daily living. Taught acceptable behaviors when appropriate. Administered medications and treatments. Assisted in treatment and discharge planning. Insured that documentation is accurate and performed efficiently.

May 2008 to May 2011

MICROBIOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT

Jefferson Community & Technical College (Louisville, KY)

Prepared all media for students’ class participation which included plate and tubed media. Prepared microscopes and slides for examinations. Assisted all professors for lab instruction, and maintained integrity of lab cleanliness for lab inspections in accordance with OSHA and MSDS rules and regulations. Destroyed all bacteria, post inoculation.

February 2005 to August 2010

PASTRY CHEF

Baxter Station (Louisville, KY)

Prepared all desserts on a weekly basis.

March 2004 to August 2013

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR & PERSONAL TRAINER

YMCA of Greater Louisville

Prepared and taught five to seven Group Fitness classes per week, engage participants with rigorous workouts and connect with these individuals with respect and caring.

February 1994 to June 1999

RETAIL SALES MANAGER

Williams-Sonoma (Mall St. Matthews)

January 1990 to January 1999

SERVICING SPECIALIST

PNC Mortgage (Louisville, KY)

May 1989 to June 2014

MUSICIAN (Vocalist)

Commonwealth Musicians (Louisville, KY)

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) April 2015 to September 2015, currently seeking BSN in the Metro Louisville area

Jefferson Community and Technical College (Louisville, KY)

Associate Degree in Nursing, May 2012

(Will obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing by end of 2016)

University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)

Bachelor of Arts, December 1989

Major: Music Education

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