Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
certifications and licenses
Professional affiliations and memberships
research experience
Professional Presentations
teaching experience
Publications
Timeline
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Jasmine Berry, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Fayette,GA

Summary

Seasoned and compassionate nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge and expertise in various infectious diseases and focused on fostering positive relationships with patients and families.

Quality-focused, efficiency-driven leader and team player who can handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and is always ready to provide seamless collaborative care for patients.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Postdoctoral/APN Fellow

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
07.2022 - Current
  • Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care delivery methods within the practice setting.
  • Coordinate with physicians, specialists, nutritionists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for Veterans living with obesity and HIV
  • Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices, protocols, and guidelines outlined by IDSA, AHA, ADA, and DoD/VHA.
  • Participated in weekly discussions, seminars, and lectures with The Centers for Health Services Research, The Center for Clinical Quality and Implementation Research at Vanderbilt University, and with VA Quality Scholars nationwide.

Nurse Practitioner

Atlanta ID Group
06.2017 - 04.2022
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Performed and analyzed lab tests to accurately diagnose patients and develop treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and prescription medication.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for complex, chronic infectious conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely concern response.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.

Nurse Practitioner

Resurgia Health Solutions
11.2016 - 02.2017

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2013 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2011 - 04.2013

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

Georgia State University
Atlanta
05.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University
Atlanta
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Samford University
Birmingham
12.2010

Skills

  • Patient and family education
  • Infection control
  • Adaptability and leadership
  • Mentoring Abilities
  • Quality Improvement
  • Team Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Cultural Competence
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Chronic Disease Management

certifications and licenses

Certifications: 

  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)- Exp: 10/2024
  • DEA: number available upon request- (Exp: 7/2026)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP)- #F0516951 (Exp: 5/2026)


Licenses: 

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (GA)- #RN213657 (Exp: 1/2025)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (TN)- #32025 (Exp: 4/2024)
  • Registered Professional Nurse (eNLC)- #RN213657 (Exp: 1/2025)


Professional affiliations and memberships

  • American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIV)- (2023)
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - (2016)
  • DNPs of Color (DOC)- (2021)
  • Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)- (2023)
  • National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA)- (2023)
  • Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)- (2022)
  • The United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia (UAPRN) - (2017)

research experience

Postdoctoral Fellow/VA Quality Scholar- Nashville, TN

  • Two-year fellowship for clinicians focusing on healthcare improvement research, scholarship, operations leadership, and quality and safety education that emphasizes interprofessional collaboration.
  • Quality Improvement Project: Metabolic Disease and Obesity in Veterans Living with HIV: A Needs Assessment
  • Quality Improvement Coach: VA Geriatric Scholars Program

Professional Presentations

  • Podium Presentation, “Enhancing Obesity Screening, Counseling, and Program Referral in Veterans Living with Obesity and HIV Using the HAB-IS Framework,” Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research-Works in Progress Seminar, Nashville, TN- (2023)


  • Panel Presentation, "Flipping the Script: Providers Share Their Stories Navigating Breast Cancer," DNPs of Color 3rd Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.- (2023)


  • Poster Presentation, “Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease in Veterans Living with HIV: Exploring the Role of Lifestyles and SDoH,” Vanderbilt Symposium on Implementation Research in the Learning Health System, Nashville, TN- (2023)


  • Podium Presentation, “Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease in Veterans Living with HIV: Exploring the Role of Lifestyles and SDoH,” Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research-Works in Progress Seminar, Nashville, TN- (2023)


  • Podium Presentation, “The Stress of the Obesity Diagnosis: Assessing Barriers to Obesity Prevention in Black Women Using the Teach-Back Method,” Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS), Orlando, FL- (2023)


  • Guest Speaker, “Managing the Care of the Complex Patient,” Associate of Science in Nursing 9th Annual Leadership Seminar, Dallas, GA- (2022)


  • Panel Presentation, “Employee Whole Health at the Tennessee Valley VA,” VAQS Summer Institute, Houston, TX- (2022)


  • Poster Presentation, “Using Teach-back to Assess and Decrease Barriers to Obesity Prevention,” SOPHE 2022 Annual Conference (Virtual)- (2022)


  • Poster Presentation, “Project B.L.A.C.K. Barriers Lifted After Cultivating Knowledge,” DNPs of Color Virtual Conference (Virtual)- (2021)

teaching experience

Georgia State University            Aug 2023-Dec 2023

Part-time Instructor, Nursing

  • Course lead for Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Provider (NURS 7550). Core course for Master of Science in Nursing students.
  • Taught 30 students in a hybrid setting


Georgia State University        2022-2023

Guest Lecturer, Nursing

  • Lectured for Family and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students in Common Problems in Adult Health (NURS 7340).
  • Live presentations and recordings for approximately 40-50 students on various infectious diseases and musculoskeletal disorders.


Georgia State University          2021-2022

Part-time Clinical Instructor, Nursing

  • Facilitated as a clinical instructor and mentor for 6-8 Family and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students in Advanced Practicum (NURS 7360). Conducted clinical site visits, graded SOAP notes, reviewed goals and objectives for student journals, monitored clinical hours and mentored through board preparation and role transition.

Publications

  • Berry, J.A., Powell, R.M., Cranford, J. (in press). The stress of advancement: A nurse practitioner’s exploration in providing culturally competent obesity prevention counseling in Black women. Health Promotion Practice.


  • Berry, J.A., Powell, R.M., Cranford, J. (2021). Project B.L.A.C.K. Barriers Lifted After Cultivating Knowledge: Assessing individualized barriers to obesity prevention in Black Women using the teach-back method. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Nursing, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Timeline

Postdoctoral/APN Fellow

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
07.2022 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Atlanta ID Group
06.2017 - 04.2022

Nurse Practitioner

Resurgia Health Solutions
11.2016 - 02.2017

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2013 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2011 - 04.2013

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

Georgia State University

Master of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Samford University
Jasmine Berry, DNP, APRN, FNP-C