Kara Berryann
Experienced Nurse
Saugerties, NY *2477
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I am a caring and competent practical nurse with a dedication and passion to meet patients needs. I have over eighteen years experience in the healthcare setting as well as customer service skills acquired in other employment. I enjoy learning and working with others but also excel at working independently. My computer experience includes Windows, Word, Excel, Internet and spreadsheets. I have received college credit for medical insurance and billing classes as well as nursing and Healthcare Administration.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Capital District Psychiatric Center - Albany, NY
June 2022 to Present
Crisis center, forensic unit, secure locked unit. Manage medications for varying degrees of mental health conditions, work with team to ensure patient safety. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Ulster County COVID-19 Task Force - Kingston, NY
March 2020 to July 2021
COVID-19 testing and assessment. Flu clinic. Administration of vaccines and drawing of blood on various patients. Assisting medical providers with in-house procedures. Triage calls and made appointments deemed necessary. Prior authorizations and medication reconciliation CSR
Agency LPN - Brooklyn, NY
April 2016 to April 2018
Agency LPN.
Private Home Care - Red Hook, NY
November 2011 to August 2016
Wingate at Fishkill Per Diem all floors including sub-acute. 4/2014-11/2015 Hudson Valley Medical Group - Hyde Park, NY
October 2013 to April 2016
OB/GYN
Private Home Care - New Paltz, NY
October 2012 to November 2013
Kingston, Rhinebeck, LaGrange, New Paltz, NY-Family/Internal Medicine, phlebotomy, triage, assist with minor in office procedures. 10/2012-11/2013
Temp
New Century Medical Associates - Poughkeepsie, NY
August 2009 to November 2011
LPN in medical office setting endocrinology, geriatric, internist, pulmonologist, rheumatology, urgent care. 8/2009-11/2011
LPN
Institute for Family Health, Hyde Park
June 2007 to July 2008
LPN/CNA
Northeast Center for Special Care, Lake Katrine
October 2006 to June 2007
LPN/CNA
Baptist Home of Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck
October 2004 to June 2007
Education
A.S. in Nursing and BS Healthcare Administration
Excelsior College - Poughkeepsie, NY
June 2001
Skills
• Customer Service
• Customer Care
• EMR Systems
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Research
• Triage
• Phlebotomy
• Nursing
• Medication Administration
• Medical Records
• Experience Administering Injections
• Epic
• Vital Signs
• Laboratory Experience
• GCP
• Recruiting
• Medical Imaging
• Medical Office Experience
• Patient Care
• Hospital Experience
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Insurance Verification
• Venipuncture
• Medical Coding
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Word
• Physiology Knowledge
• Employee Orientation
• Medical Scheduling
• ICD Coding
• Quality Assurance
• Cerner
• Medical Billing
• Supervising Experience
Certifications and Licenses
LPN
AED Certification
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
BLS Certification