Marilyn Geiger
Colchester,VT
Summary
Professional Nurse with current experience in infusion therapy and a solid, well rounded background in palliative care, hospice, critical care and emergency services.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Care, Infusion Therapy
Central Vermont Medical Center
Berlin, VT
03.2021 - Current
- Assessment and patient teaching related to disease process, treatment and supportive therapy.
- Administration of biologics, biophosphates, enzyme replacement therapies, blood products and other supportive therapies such as phlebotomy.
- Evaluation of patient response to therapeutic treatment, lab monitoring.
- Port, PICC and central line maintenance, peripheral IV access
- Active assessment of clinical picture, response to therapy and frequent communication and collaboration with treatment team members.
- Primary Preceptor for new infusion staff
- Regularly assigned lead role in infusion room
- Initiated and implemented process changes in department to increase patient safety and improve outcomes
- Council Member on Education Committee 2023-2024
Hospice and Palliative Care Case Manager
Central Vermont Home Health And Hospice
Berlin, VT
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided care for patients and families in various stages of end of life centered around their values and goals of treatment.
- Proactively coordinated with team members to support patients and families individual medical, social and spiritual needs.
- Assessed client’s physical condition and anticipated future needs to support both patient and caregivers throughout course of their hospice treatment.
- Provided education about disease process, end of life symptoms and how to promote comfort with assistive devices, medication and effective communication strategies.
- Taught patients and Clients use of PCA pumps, elastomeric pumps, volume regulated tubing, wound vacs.
- Phlebotomy, central line draws, injections and tube feedings in palliative patients.
- Provided support and reassurance in guiding families in their efforts in caring for their loved ones.
- Managed average caseload of 16 hospice and palliative care patients
Staff Nurse, MICU
University Of Vermont Medical Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Cared for critically ill patients in dynamic states of health. Communication, education and support of patients and families.
- Experienced with Telemetry, EKGs, phlebotomy, central line care and access, IV access, IV pumps, tube feeding, pacing, medication administration, ventilator support, high flow, cpap/bipap.
- Assisted with emergency procedures such as intubations, resuscitations, pacing, placement of central lines.
School Nurse
Harwood Unified Union
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Management of school health services office
- Assessment and care of students ranging in age from pre-school to high school.
- Health education and community service referrals
- Monitoring of health trends
- Staff training for emergency procedures
PD Staff Nurse Emergency Dept
Central Vermont Medical Center
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided initial assessments and stabilizing treatment for adults and children in need of emergent care
- Communication and inter-departmental collaboration with colleagues
- Phlebotomy, IV administration and airway management
- Telemetry and EKG interpretation
- Transport of acutely ill patients to hospitals with specialized cardiac care/stroke treatment
Staff Nurse, Critical Care Float
New York Presbyterian
10.2007 - 01.2012
- Care management of critically ill patients in Pediatric and Adult Burn ICU and floated to cardiac, medical and neuro critical care units.
- Assessment of airway and hemodynamic status, management decisions based on dynamics, communication and collaboration with medical team.
- Communication with patients and families in a culturally diverse environment Education and discharge planning
Staff Nurse
St Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
10.1997 - 08.2003
- NICU Staff nurse in level 3 nursery, care management of neonates in a critical state of health due to prematurity, genetic variations, intrauterine or delivery insult.
- Management of ventilators, UALs, UVLs, radial lines, picc lines and PIV placement.
- Administration of medications, tube feeds and placement of NGTs/OGTs. Telemetry skills and team participant in codes.
- Attended all high risk deliveries and stabilization of neonates, transport services from level 2 and 1 facilities to our facility for critical care services.
- Preceptor to new NICU nursing staff and students.
- Recruited to the newly expanded pediatric emergency department as a staff nurse upon request. Expanded knowledge to adult ED and rotated between pediatric and adult care areas.
- Preceptor for nursing students to ED.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ06.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ08.1990
Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Solid Clinical Skills
Epic EHR Beacon Superuser
Enthusiastic Learner
Proactive Team Member
Resiliant and Friendly
Additional Information
Member Infusion Nurse Society
Certification by exam eligible (September 2023)
Volunteer for the National Park Service
Timeline
Ambulatory Care, Infusion Therapy
Central Vermont Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Hospice and Palliative Care Case Manager
Central Vermont Home Health And Hospice
09.2019 - 05.2021
Staff Nurse, MICU
University Of Vermont Medical Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
School Nurse
Harwood Unified Union
08.2016 - 06.2019
PD Staff Nurse Emergency Dept
Central Vermont Medical Center
10.2014 - 08.2016
Staff Nurse, Critical Care Float
New York Presbyterian
10.2007 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse
St Barnabas Medical Center
10.1997 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey