MARQUETTA L. SIMS-BERRY, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Overland Park, Kansas 66221
Phone # 913-***-**** (c)
Email: **********@*********.***
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Washburn University, Topeka Kansas
Post-Graduate Certificate conferred August 2014
University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri
DNP Program
No degree conferred 2011-2012
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City, Kansas
Degree conferred August 2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City, Kansas
Degree conferred May 1998
Associate of Science in Nursing, Kansas City Kansas Comm. College; Kansas City, Kansas
Degree conferred May 1993
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
Kansas & Missouri State Board of Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner licensure
& Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensure
American Nurses Credentialing Center, FNP Board Certification since 2001- present
American Nurses Credentialing Center, Family PMHNP Board Certification since 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Swope Health Care December 2015 to present (Full-time)
Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for providing behavioral health services for adolescent and adult clients within an outpatient community health care setting.
Elizabeth Layton Center September 2014 to December 2014 (Full-time)
Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for providing psychiatric services and meeting the emotional needs of adolescents and adult clients within a behavioral health outpatient clinic.
Nevada Regional Medical Center September 2014 to December 2014 (Full-Time)
Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for providing psychiatric, quality care and continuity of services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients within an inpatient and outpatient clinical setting.
Crossroads Hospice February 2014 to December 2014 (Part-Time)
Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for the care and management of clients with acute, chronic and terminal illnesses; providing face to face interviews, assessments and chart review to assure clients are receiving quality care and meet criteria that is concerned hospice appropriate.
Kansas City Kansas Community College August 2002 to July 2013 (Full-Time)
AssociateProfessorNursing Responsible for curriculum development and teaching nursing students how to apply knowledge learned to meet the needs of client systems.
HealthQuest Nursing Services May 2006 to June 2009 (Part-Time)
Nurse Practitioner/Entrepreneur
Responsible for coordinating and providing medical services for children in the KC, Missouri School District; received a 3-year contract for school based school linked services. Hired and supervised employees; 4 FNPs, 2 CMAs, staffed two school based clinics five days/week.
Take Care Health February 2006 to December 2006 (PRN)
Nurse Practitioner Responsible for providing medical services to clients of all ages. Worked independently and conferred with offsite physicians as needed regarding prescribed care to promote positive client outcomes.
Firstat Nursing Services May 2005 to May 2007 (PRN)
Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for proving medical care to clients of all ages within acute care settings. Collaborated with the physician regarding prescribed treatments as needed to improve client outcomes.
Holscher Medical Group November 2001 to May 2003 (Full-Time)
Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for the medical management of adults/geriatrics in chronic and acute care setting, which included mental health/psychiatry, women’s health and long-term care/assisted living.
Family Health Partners July 2001 to November 2001 (Part-Time)
Nurse Educator
Responsible for health promotion and disease prevention strategies/activities. Primarily it included providing education for clients and client systems within a Health Maintenance Organization.
Presbyterian Manor April 1999 to August 2001 (Full-Time)
Nurse Manager/RN
Responsible for coordinating patient cares utilizing a holistic approach and the inclusion of the interdisciplinary team. Supervised CNAs, LPNs, and RNs and served as a resource for nursing staff.
Bethany Medical Center December 1990 to April 1994 (Full-Time)
Nurse/LPN & RN
Responsible for providing quality care to all clients within multiple acute care settings, which included mental health /psychiatry, medical- surgical, skilled and rehabilitation nursing units.
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL PARTICIPATION
26 years of nursing experience
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners professional membership
HONOR & AWARDS:
NISOD Excellence Award (Educators Award) 2005
Sigma Theta Tau National Honors Society (KUMC) 1998-2000
Scholarship- KCK Community College 1990