With 11+ years of extensive medical experience in a patient-facing environment, I am a dedicated Patient Education Specialist and a registered Clinical Nurse known for delivering outstanding medical attention and assisting physicians in high-stress situations.A strong advocate of executing quality interdisciplinary healthcare with empathy, patience, assertiveness, and dedication, I provide quality care for my patients. With superior professionalism and communication skills, I am driven by a desire to help make patients’ healthcare experiences as comfortable, efficient, and rewarding as possible. I have 2+ years as an Intensive Care Unit practice as a staff nurse, covering multiple aspects of combined medical, surgical, and neurological units. Along with that, I am skilled with 5+ years in a Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, providing the highest national level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. Deep-rooted for shared life experiences in the communities I serve, I am powered by my calm and independent thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skills. A multitasker with demonstrated excellence in customer service and patient care, I combine various community volunteer experiences and diligent interpersonal skills. Given my skillset in assessing patient learning needs, developing educational plans, consulting and implementing learning plans, and evaluating their effectiveness with the patient, I am driven to assist patients in making informed decisions and utilizing health resources effectively to maximize the effectiveness of self-care enhance recovery. I am adept at empathically communicating with patients and families regarding medication and procedures effectively. For more information, please reach out to me at david.a.berumen@gmail.com