Marci Hiller
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Seasoned, attentive nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Focused on optimizing patient quality of care, and support. Adaptable, efficient and resilient with strong attention to detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Preceptor
Phoenix Children's Hospital Outpatient Center
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN School Nurse
Saint Mary Basha
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Oversaw health services for 425 student and staff
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
RN School Nurse
Leman Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversaw health services for school of 1000+ students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health, economic concerns.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Performed triage, health screenings,Vision and Hearing evaluations.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN Staff Nurse
Saint Mary Hospital
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, blood collection and bronchoscopies.
RN, Medical-Surgical
University Medical Center Tucson
07.2001 - 04.2004
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Lead Charge Nurse for unit
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Trained in conscious sedation
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, blood, tissue collection and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ07.2001
Skills
- Provide first aid and Health Assessment
- Implement care plans and coordinate care of patient with chronic or acute health conditions
- Basic Life Support
- Administer medications, injections and monitor delegated medication administration
- Nursing Consultations with providers and families
- Communicate with staff to ensure the safety and well-being of patient
- Educate and train staff on: asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, and blood borne pathogens
- Assist families in accessing health insurance and health care services
- Infection Control Measures
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Emergency Care
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Community Healthcare Programming and Education
- Discharge Planning
Accomplishments
Selected among a small elite group of Nurses to spearhead first externship program offered at the Mayo Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ.
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
RN Preceptor
Phoenix Children's Hospital Outpatient Center
08.2023 - 11.2024
RN School Nurse
Saint Mary Basha
08.2018 - 05.2020
RN School Nurse
Leman Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017
RN Staff Nurse
Saint Mary Hospital
04.2007 - 05.2010
RN, Medical-Surgical
University Medical Center Tucson
07.2001 - 04.2004
BLS Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
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