MARCI THAGGARD
Collierville,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14 years of total experience between pediatric ICU, adult medical surgical care, and care of patients of all ages in an emergency room setting, 3 of those years serving as a charge nurse.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
03.2019 - Current
- Obtained my CPEN certification in April of 2024
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
5 2014 - 07.2017
- Worked as primary patient nurse for pediatric medical and cardiac patients as well as primary preceptor for new graduates.
- Proficient in the following: continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), peritoneal dialysis, post-operative care of patients, bedside nursing care of ECMO patients and complex congenital heart patients pre and post-operatively, calculating drug dosages and infusions appropriate for pediatric patients, care for ventilator and oscillator patients, care for diabetic patients with insulin needs, tracheostomies, and acting as advocate for my patients in all aspects of care between treatment teams.
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
04.2011 - 05.2014
- Worked on both medical and cardiac sides of 30 bed pediatric intensive care unit.
- Served under role of charge nurse since August of 2013.
- Obtained CCRN-P in May 2013.
- As charge nurse, I assisted with all bedside procedures, post-operative/ER admissions, made nursing assignments for oncoming shifts, assessed staffing needs, kept all code carts stocked and in date, acted as liaison when needed between staff and families, and was a resource for other team members on the unit.
- Acted as primary preceptor to 4 nurse graduates throughout their 3-month orientation.
- Received Daisy Award nomination from a patients parent in May 2013. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honors the compassion and care bedside nurses offer their patients every day.
Registered Nurse
River Oaks Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Worked full time August through April 2011. Served as relief charge nurse from January 2011- April 2011.
- Maintained prn position through May 2014.
- Served as primary nurse for 3-7 patients per shift.
- Cared for wide array of medical patients with differing diagnoses.Surgical patients that I have cared for have included: neurosurgery, general surgery, ENT, ortho, GYN, and urology.
08.2010 - 04.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, Tennessee2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Martin, Tennessee2010
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Professional bedside manner
- Care of ECMO patients
- Trained in pre- and post-surgical care
- Proper NG tube insertion and removal
- Tracheotomy care comprehension
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Accurate RN-level dosage calculation
- Competent in physical assessments
- IV drug therapy management
- Insulin medication assistance understanding
- Central and arterial line maintenance and care
- Competent in care of patients on CRRT
- Extensive ventilator experience
Accomplishments
- charge nurse
- pediatric emergency certified
- assisting with onboarding of new graduate nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of Tennessee
- CPEN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
04.2011 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
River Oaks Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2014
08.2010 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
- Registered Nurse - State of Tennessee
- CPEN
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
5 2014 - 07.2017
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