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MARCIA NIMS, RN, BSN

Sudbury,USA

Summary

Highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years of comprehensive nursing experience in pediatric, family, adult, and community health settings. Expert triage and telehealth assessments, serving as a critical liaison for patients requiring urgent or emergency care intervention. Skilled in working with diverse populations, facilitating with translators to ensure equitable care delivery. Known for organizational skills and dependability, excelling at rapidly assessing needs, prioritizing care, and coordinating appropriate medical care while maintaining a calming and reassuring presence. Possesses a high level of competency in clinical decision-making, problem-solving, and patient and family-centric communication skills, guiding patients and families through new or complex healthcare situations. Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient advocacy while constantly seeking opportunities for professional growth and development.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Wellness Educator/Coach

Healing Naturally With Homeopathy
01.2017 - Current
  • Assist more than 100 clients with identifying their obstacles to achieve better health through compassionate coaching and support.
  • Promote the importance of a balanced lifestyle, addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing.

Remote Pediatric/Adult Telehealth Nurse

Lowell Community Health Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Acted as a liaison between 18 multilingual interpreters and patients/families, facilitating seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
  • Proposed an assisted Epic EMR registration process for patients, facilitated by the department coordinators, during appointment check-in and while waiting to see their providers, reducing delays and improving the patient experience.

Pre-K -8th Grade, School Nurse Leader

Lexington Montessori School
08.2019 - 04.2023
  • School Nurse Leader, managed health services for a school of 300 hundred students and faculty.
  • Supported students with special health care needs by creating Individualized Healthcare Plans, working closely with the family and the interdisciplinary team to ensure health care plans were followed.

Middle School Nurse/Community Health Nurse

Board of Health
08.2004 - 11.2018
  • Initiated weekly CANS (Counselors, Administrators, Nurses) collaborative meetings to address challenges faced by our most vulnerable students to create supportive action plans to enhance their school experience.
  • Managed a health services office for 750 students and faculty, with an average of 30-50 student/staff visits per day.

Head Nurse

Pegasus Summer Program
06.2008 - 07.2018
  • Implemented annual emergency response training for staff on recognizing and managing critical health events (epinephrine administration, seizures, asthma, glucose emergencies, heat stroke).
  • Nursing management of 250 campers daily, for a 6 week summer program.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized care plans for patients with complex conditions.

After-Hours Pediatric Triage Nurse

Night Nurse Pediatric Triage Service
04.2003 - 12.2014
  • Managed approximately 35 incoming calls, emails and faxes per shift from patients.
  • Triaged patients/parents according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Provided clear and concise instructions to patients regarding home care plans, ensuring proper understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Cum Laude)

Simmons College
Boston, MA
06.1998

Skills

  • Telehealth services
  • Triage via telephone and VoIP
  • HIPAA compliant home office
  • Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Proficient in EMR systems-Epic, Patient Gateway, Quest, SNAP
  • Knowledgeable in MIIS vaccine integration
  • Experienced with MS Office applications
  • Expertise in Schmitt-Thompson triage protocols
  • Clinical Nurse Supervisor (Regis College)
  • Professional licenses and certifications
  • Clinical nursing expertise
  • Registered Nurse with BSN
  • Health and Wellness Coaching

Timeline

Remote Pediatric/Adult Telehealth Nurse

Lowell Community Health Center
04.2023 - 06.2023

Pre-K -8th Grade, School Nurse Leader

Lexington Montessori School
08.2019 - 04.2023

Health and Wellness Educator/Coach

Healing Naturally With Homeopathy
01.2017 - Current

Head Nurse

Pegasus Summer Program
06.2008 - 07.2018

Middle School Nurse/Community Health Nurse

Board of Health
08.2004 - 11.2018

After-Hours Pediatric Triage Nurse

Night Nurse Pediatric Triage Service
04.2003 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Cum Laude)

Simmons College