Marcia McFarland

**** ****** ***, **********, ** 40210 502-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Passionate, adaptable, patient-focused Registered Nurse equipped with a BSN and extensive experience in Level IV, III, and II NICU's as well as corrections and med surg. Over 17 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 5 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse gained through work and clinical rotations at top-rated hospitals. Dedicated and loyal team player avid about providing high levels of care to diverse populations. Dedicated, patient-oriented, adaptable Registered Nurse with years of success in making critical decisions ensuring attainment of medical goals and quality outcomes as well as gaining in-depth knowledge of patient monitoring, pain management, and follow-up protocols for the pediatric and adult patient population.

November 2020 – Present Louisville, Kentucky Occupational Health RN at General Electric

Provide or manage the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirement, such as OSHA, Department of Transportation, CDC, etc.

Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow. Maintains medical record using EMR software.

Evaluate and treat all injuries and illnesses in a professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines.

Collaborates with Physician or other Licensed Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed.

Collaborate with outside resources for program development, such as healthcare providers, third-party administrators, legal advisors, medical director, regulatory agencies, etc.

Performs occupational and health screening tests as defined in site contract (audiometry, heavy equipment physicals, vision).

Conducts appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures.

Assist with the accident investigation program to identify root cause analysis of all incidents and near misses.

Assess healthcare needs, then implement and manage healthcare programs to improve health and facilitate return to work, maintain OSHA records/reports and worker medical files.

Assist departments with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty.

Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety, Operations, and Human Resources to develop operations, programs, and services by providing content expertise.

Contribute in the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.

Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health of the population.

Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, and follow up care arranged. Maintains patient privacy and confidential patient information

Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice.

Administers medications and medical treatments competently as directed by a Physician.

August 2019 – April 2021 Louisville, Kentucky Mother Baby RN, Norton Healthcare

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.

Assess the needs of patients and collaborate with providers, caregivers/guardians and others as necessary to ensure treatment is initiated and any barriers or potential health and safety problems

are addressed. Assess the needs of the family and determine necessary resources such as educational programs, community resources, educational materials, and support groups.

Develop comprehensive care plans and work to meet goals by discharge. Maintains medical record using EMR software

Provide professional and courteous service to all patients and work to resolve any complaint or issue to their satisfaction when possible.

Participates in Coordinated Team Conferences involving three or more providers rendering care to patient or guardian. Participate in care management and coordination of services. Actively communicate with all care providers to facilitate continuity of care. Assist family in identifying local & or other resources that could benefit the patient and or caregiver.

June 2017 – July2019 Frankfort, Kentucky NICU RN, Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Collaboration with other health care givers to review medical care and services Identify and utilize appropriate healthcare resources most consistent with the infant's needs.

Admission and discharge to the NICU.

Collaborate with other health care providers in reviewing actual and proposed medical care and services.

Assess care needs, assist in coordinating interventions and services to meet those needs.

Communicating with providers to promote efficient use of the healthcare system.

Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

On equipment such as ventilators, chest tubes, IV and central line care.

Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.

July 2016 – July 2017 LaGrange, Kentucky Chronic Care RN, Roederer Correctional Complex

Collaborates with primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate patients

Coordinates and administers medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, to inmates

Assists physicians with medical treatments and minor procedures

Provides emergency first aid care

Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition

Provides inmate patient education and discharge planning related to chronic disease

Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical, and tactful manner

Dec 2014-July 2016 Lexington, Kentucky NICU RN, University of Kentucky Hospital

Collaboration with other health care givers to review medical care and services Identify and utilize appropriate healthcare resources most consistent with the infant's needs.

Admission and discharge to the NICU.

Collaborate with other health care providers in reviewing actual and proposed medical care and services.

Assess care needs, assist in coordinating interventions and services to meet those needs.

Communicating with providers to promote efficient use of the healthcare system.

Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

On equipment such as Drago and Servo ventilators, HFOV, chest tubes, IV and central line care.

Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.

Assess the needs of patients and collaborate with providers, caregivers/guardians and others as necessary to ensure treatment is initiated and any barriers or potential health and safety problems are addressed. Assess the needs of the family and determine necessary resources such as educational programs, community resources, educational materials, and support groups.

Nov 2004- Nov 2014 Louisville, Kentucky NICU RN, Norton Woman’s & Children’s Hospital

Collaboration with other health care givers to review medical care and services Identify and utilize appropriate healthcare resources most consistent with the infant's needs.

Admission and discharge to the NICU.

Collaborate with other health care providers in reviewing actual and proposed medical care and services.

Assess care needs, assist in coordinating interventions and services to meet those needs.

Communicating with providers to promote efficient use of the healthcare system.

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

On equipment such as Servo ventilators, HFOV, chest tubes, IV and central line care.

Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.

Assess the needs of patients and collaborate with providers, caregivers/guardians and others as necessary to ensure treatment is initiated and any barriers or potential health and safety problems

are addressed. Assess the needs of the family and determine necessary resources such as educational programs, community resources, educational materials, and support groups.

High Risk Delivery/Infant Stabilization Team Member 2004-20014

DAISY Award Recipient 2/2013

Charter member of Unit based Council

Member of Employee Activities Committee, Nurses Day Celebration Committee, and March of Dimes Family Support Committee

EDUCATION:

December 2013 Bachelor of Science: Nursing McKendree University Louisville, Kentucky

March. 2004 Associate of Science: Nursing Spencerian College Louisville, Kentucky

August 1999 LPN Prelicensure Program: Nursing Galen Health Institute Louisville, Kentucky

SKILLS:

Experience with workers' compensation claims Strong organizational skills

Home office with locked door and continuous privacy Team Player

Ability to multitask MS Office Ability to work independently and with team

Knowledge of NICU terminology, care concepts and unique characteristics of a premature infant

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