MAUREEN BERRY
Mission Viejo
Summary
Expert level Clinical Nurse III with extensive experience in the Emergency Department at University California Irvine Medical Center in Orange, excelling in triage and critical care at the only level one trauma center in Orange County. Dynamic nurse with experience caring for acute strokes, acute myocardial infarctions, septic shock, burn and pediatric patients. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration with health team and quality improvements. Skilled in medication administration and mentoring new nurses to use evidence based practices. Fostered a healthy and safe work environment while representing nursing staff in meetings and negotiations. Above all else, a patient advocate.
Experienced with comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up with a diverse patient population. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Strong understanding of medical protocols and efficient care coordination, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
University California Irvine Health
Orange, CA
02.1987 - 02.2021
- Triaged patients based on their acuity, ensuring appropriate and prompt medical care that followed standards of care in our community.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment strategies based on the chief complaint for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, notified the physician of changes, facilitated timely interventions and reevaluated the patient to enhance overall care quality.
- Streamlined workflow process by developing order sets based on rule out diagnosis thereby expediting throughput.
- Mentored nursing students and new nursing staff, developing clinical skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1989
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA12-1986
Skills
- Triage and vital signs documentation
- Critical Care including Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac, Burn, Pediatric
- Medication Administration including drug titration
- Infection Control
- Quality Assurance and Medical Record review
- Chief Nurse Representative, Nurse Negotiator
- Represent Nurses in Grievances, Disciplinary Action, or Just Cause Termination
- Workplace Violence Committee Member
Accomplishments
- Chief Nurse Representative for over 800 nurses.
- Collaborated with Administration and Human Resources to resolve nursing issues including grievances and disciplinary actions.
- Represented the UCI RNs with the California Nurses Association and negotiated approximately 10 contracts with the University.
- Member of the FEMA Strike Team to assist Northridge Hospital after the 1994 Earthquake.
- Testified to the Department of Health representing Emergency Department RNs on the importance of safe staffing in California.
- Lead a team of 15 nurses on the Professional Practice Committee
Affiliations
California Nursing Association
National Nurses United
Certification
- PHN, ACLS, BLS (MICN, TCRN,SCRN,CEN)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
University California Irvine Health
02.1987 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College