JENNIFER BERBERABE
Palatine
Summary
Dedicated PACU Nurse with over 5 years of experience in perioperative care, specializing in effective communication, patient assessment, and pain management techniques. A strong advocate for exceptional patient care, fostering trust and rapport with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Bilingual capabilities enhance the ability to comfort diverse patient populations. A proactive approach to problem-solving ensures the implementation of effective solutions in complex situations. Committed to collaboration and excellence in acute care settings, consistently demonstrating loyalty and a deep understanding of medical ethics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Nurse
OrthoIllinois Midwest
Elgin, IL
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2-3 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Administered preoperative assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize perioperative workflows and enhance patient outcomes.
Perioperative Nurse
Protouch Staffing
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2-3 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Administered preoperative assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize perioperative workflows and enhance patient outcomes.
PACU Registered Nurse
Parkland Health Center
Farmington, MO
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2-3 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Stroger Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Provided quality patient care in a fast-paced medical surgical unit, utilizing strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Administered blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to improve patient outcomes and aid in faster recovery.
- Provided holistic patient care in an acute care setting.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and LPNs to fulfill daily nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information such as vital signs, assessments, treatments provided and response to interventions.
- Educated patients regarding medications, procedures, and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
IL10-2014
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Preceptor Training
- Nursing Assignments
- Staff Educational Programming
- General Surgery
- Perioperative Care
- Critical thinking
- Anesthesia Recovery
- Medication/IV Infusions Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Blood Transfusions
- Nursing Process
- Vitals Assessment
- Patient Admission/Discharge
- Dressing Changes
- Patient Education
- EMR Systems
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certified BLS
- Certified ACLS
- Certified PALS
LANGUAGES
Tagalog | Conversational
Spanish | Conversational
Timeline
Perioperative Nurse
OrthoIllinois Midwest
09.2025 - 06.2026
Perioperative Nurse
Protouch Staffing
08.2023 - 08.2025
PACU Registered Nurse
Parkland Health Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Stroger Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University