Kyler Merrill

Patient-centered professional with over 9 years of experience delivering exceptional occupational healthcare.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Collaborated with team of 12in the development of nursing education presentations for the 2024 AAOHN conference.

• Gila Health Resources, Morenci, AZ, 01/01/24, Present, NP-BC, COHN, CEAS II, I perform pre placement exams and treat and monitor work injuries for FMI, INC at GHR. I have become more familiar with processes from drug screens to fit for duties, audiograms, respirator fit tests, and other tasks. I have an array of knowledge from medical and safety standpoints from a power plant, hospital and now a mine. I feel would be beneficial to the safety department. I am motivated and looking for a 4-10 job or shift work that allows for more time with my family.
• Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, Show Low, AZ, 01/01/18, 12/31/24, RN/APRN, Oversee occupational healthcare for a 101-bed medical facility with nearly 200 healthcare professionals and more than 1200 clinical staff. Provide additional medical services to multiple contract companies. Care for employees with personal illnesses and provide assessments for potential workman’s compensation injuries. Achieved the High Performer Award in September 2019 for service excellence. Built collaborative partnerships with leadership and the trust of employees with a compassionate and cooperative approach.
• Tucson Electric Power, Springerville, AZ, 01/01/15, 12/31/18, Occupational Healthcare Nurse, Managed employee healthcare at a coal production power plant with approximately 450 staff including Electricians, Mechanics, Operators, and Office Workers. Tended to workplace injuries and determined if emergency services were required. Maintained inventory of clinical and employee supplies. Administered Hepatitis B, TD, and TB vaccinations in accordance with company policy. Coordinated employee healthcare referring to outside providers, as necessary. Coordinated communication with HR, Risk Management, LR, Health, and Safety departments to ensure collective efforts on providing a safe workplace. Directed workman’s compensation claims throughout the case lifecycle providing regular follow up to facilitate a return to work quickly and safely. Improved safety compliance according to OSHA standards and issues proper PPE equipment.

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (AGPCNP-BC)
• Certified DOT Medical Examiner
• Board Certified Occupational Health (COHN)
• NIOSH Certified Pulmonary Function
• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC)
• Certified Ergonomics Assessment Skills (CEAS II)
• Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)
• Urine Drug Specimen (UDS)
• Phlebotomy
• BLS
• Healthcare Provider CPR & AED
• APRN-RNP, Arizona, 235025
• RN, Arizona, RN186074

• AAOHN
• ABOHN