Marcy Hitt
Edwardsville
Summary
Dedicated and newly graduated APRN eager to deliver exceptional patient care and medical services. With 26 years of experience as a registered nurse, expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing diverse health conditions is well established. Recognized for strong collaboration skills, reliability, and adaptability to evolving medical environments. Proficient in clinical assessments and patient management, ready to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cancer Infusion Nurse
Siteman Cancer Center
St. Louis, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Infusing Chemotherapy, monitoring and interpreting labs and test results, Blood draws, and injections. Offering emotional support for patients. Expert in starting difficult IVs and accessing Port-a-Cath’s and dressing changes for long-term vascular access catheters.
PACU/Charge Nurse
OPS BJC Memorial East
Shiloh/Belleville, IL
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Outpatient surgery pre and post op, confirming medical history and education on what to expect pre and post operative. IV starts, blood draws, urine and pregnancy tests, administration of medication prior to surgery to help prevent PONV, any other instructions given by Surgeon and Anesthesiologist. Recovery Room management of airway and vital signs throughout the PACU time, administration of IV medication for pain, nausea/vomiting, blood pressure, management of ventilators, and ICU patients needing higher levels of care post operative, management of urinary catheters, drains, and following orders based upon each surgeon including PCA pain pumps, CO2 monitors and telemetry.
Travel Nurse
AB Staffing
Springfield, IL
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Responsible for direct patient care on a medical surgical floor specializing in Urology and Renal Transplant patients. Use of electronic medical records for charting, receiving patients from the Recovery Room post-op, admitting and discharging patients as well from the emergency department and after hospital stay.
Admission Nurse
Hospice of Southern Illinois
Urbana, IL
07.2000 - 10.2010
- Based on referrals coming into the hospice office, went out into the field and met with the patient and family; assessed need for hospice care; called the physician to obtain certification from the Primary care and Hospice Medical Director; and assessed and ordered medical equipment based on everyone’s needs. Ordered and instructed the use of end-of-life medication and educated on needs and signs of death. Communicated with Hospice Care team nurses.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
07.2000 - 10.2011
- Staff/charge nurse in charge of direct patient care, medication administration, wound care, collaboration with ancillary staff, and physicians, patients, and families. Skills include IV starts and management, Foley catheter insertion and management, Buck's traction, Neuro checks, epidurals and PCAs setup and evaluation, post-surgical care and evaluation, and treatment of incisions and wounds. Worked with ortho, ortho trauma, Neuro, Urology, Gynecology, float pool, which included NICU (grower and feeders), Pediatric clinic, general peds, and rheumatology clinic organizer.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2025
BS - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
01-2014
A.A.S - Nursing
Parkland College
01-2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Champaign Central High School
01-1996
Skills
- EPIC software
- Leadership
- Clinical Skills
- Health Education
- Communication
Certification
- AANP National Certification 04/2025
- Basic Life Support -Current
- Illinois APRN-pending, RN
- Missouri APRN, RN
Timeline
Cancer Infusion Nurse
Siteman Cancer Center
01.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
AB Staffing
03.2015 - 08.2015
PACU/Charge Nurse
OPS BJC Memorial East
01.2015 - 01.2021
Staff/Charge Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2000 - 10.2011
Admission Nurse
Hospice of Southern Illinois
07.2000 - 10.2010
BS - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
A.A.S - Nursing
Parkland College
High School Diploma - undefined
Champaign Central High School
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University