Nicole Merker
Tucson
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Complete thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administer medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
Practice Manager
Facial Artistry & Aesthetics
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed daily operations to enhance patient experience and clinic efficiency.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve service delivery and compliance standards.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring adequate supplies for procedures.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient engagement through targeted marketing strategies.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Oro Valley Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Processed insurance claims and verified patient eligibility, ensuring accurate billing procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Training new administrative staff on office protocols and software systems to improve team performance.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
AZ Gastroenterology
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Conducted initial patient health history, vital signs, current medical issues, and prepared treatment rooms.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Developed patient communication materials, enhancing understanding of services and improving satisfaction rates.
- Assisted in training new administrative staff on office protocols and software systems to improve team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Tucson, AZ08.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Procedure preparations
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- EMR / EHR
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program || American Heart Association || Issued: 07/2023-Current
Advanced Cardiac Life support. || American Heart Association || Issued: 08/2025-Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Practice Manager
Facial Artistry & Aesthetics
12.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Oro Valley Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2021
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
AZ Gastroenterology
08.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Clinical Experience
- Nursing Fundamentals | Santa Rosa Care Center: 45 hours
- Acute & Chronic Health Disruption in Adults I | Select Specialty Hospital: 45 hours
- Mental Health | Palo Verde Behavioral Health: 45 hours
- Acute & Chronic Health Disruption in Adults II | Northwest Medical Center: 112.4 hours
- Community Health | Select Specialty Hospital: 90 hours
- Maternal Health | Banner University Medical Center: 45 hours
- Pediatric Health | Banner University Medical Center: 45 hours
- Acute & Chronic Health Disruption in Adults III | Tucson Medical Center: 152 hours