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Christy Marchman

Madison,WI

Summary

I am an even tempered, self-driven leader who listens to others and works to collaborate with colleagues to create solutions to conflicts, needs and quality improvement. I enjoy building relationships. My education background and teaching experiences have given me tools to disseminate new information to various types of learners. My ability to make others feel like individuals as well as a part of a team, make me an asset to this organization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Admissions Nurse

Agrace
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed immediate needs care plan for admitting hospice patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions including various ways to manage patients' pain, ease dyspnea, and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care and education during vulnerable times.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Organ Procurement Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Accept and evaluate referrals for organ donation eligibility
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess donor’s condition, providing interventions for optimal organ function
  • Work collaboratively with medical director, support specialist, donor hospital staff, families, and national transplant centers in real time
  • Organize and coordinate surgical teams, operating room timing and transportation of teams and organs
  • Comply with all OPO/OPTN/UNOS and HIPAA policies, as well as, local, state and national laws

Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Float)

University of Wisconsin
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assess the needs of patients and triage appropriately for multiple clinics
  • Identify and initiate immediate nursing interventions as appropriate
  • Review lab results and communicate with providers regarding abnormal labs
  • Accurately, promptly, and consistently document all patient interactions

Registered Nurse (Neonatal ICU)

Unity Point Health Meriter
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Deliver comprehensive care to critically ill neonates
  • Implement therapies and treatments per provider orders
  • Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
  • Provide emotional support, encouragement, education and status reports to families

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2021

Associate Degree - Nursing

Madison College
Madison, WI
12-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-1998

Skills

  • Exceptionally reliable and trustworthy
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Compassionate and kind

Timeline

Hospice Admissions Nurse

Agrace
01.2024 - Current

Organ Procurement Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation
09.2021 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Float)

University of Wisconsin
01.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse (Neonatal ICU)

Unity Point Health Meriter
01.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Madison College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Iowa
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