Marissa Jones
Clarksville
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in critical care and home health. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, empathetic care while fostering trust with patients and families. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise in a patient-facing role such as medical assisting or healthcare concierge, focusing on impactful patient interactions and work-life balance. Strong communication skills and a calm demeanor contribute to effective teamwork and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Systems
Clarksville
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted risk assessments in home environments to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare teams to update patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Facilitated patient access to community resources and support services.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Thomas West
Nashville
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed care for one to two complex patients, encompassing those with multi-system organ failure, respiratory issues, renal and liver failures, kidney transplants, shock, trauma, and neurologic/neurosurgical crises.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Vent Management
- Vasopressor Support and Titration
- Sedation and Paralytic Management
- Meditech Documentation
- Proning of Covid Patients
- Providing support for families in regards to end of life, palliative, and hospice care
- Collaborating with the on-call physician and multidisciplinary team to provide quality care for patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Vent Management
- Vasopressor Support and Titration
- Invasive/Non-Invasive Monitoring
- Pain/Sedation Management
- Chest Tube Management
- Meditech Computer Documentation
- Vascular Care and Management
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Strong Cardiac background in MI, CHF, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath
- COPD, BIPAP
- AKI, Sepsis, Dialysis patients
- Competent in wound care/dressings
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport
- Femoral/Radial TR band, sheath removal
- Care of COVID-19 patients
Cardiovascular Staff Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Monitor individuals according to standard procedures for postoperative cardiac patients
- Provide a collaborative approach to patient care.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- Initiated IV therapy to include antibiotic therapy, cardiac drips, hydration therapy, blood infusions, and pain management.
- Assess and care for patients with extensive cardiac history and life threatening arrhythmias such as Afib RVR, Heart Blocks, and symptomatic bradycardia.
- Assess and care for patients post procedures to include PCI, cardiac cath, fem-pop bympass, angioplasty, and endarterectomies.
- Offer emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families.
- Assist and educate patients on healthy lifestyle choices and modifications.
- Provide admission/discharge teaching and plan of care implementation and collaboration.
- Contributed to cardiovascular unit receiving top patient satisfaction score of 91%
- Participates in quality council meetings/committee
Clinical Home Staff Nurse
Holistic Nursing and Healthcare Services, LLC
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Clinical home staff nurse providing in home care to 17 month old child from Kuwait with multiple birth defects.
- Performed patient care to include peg tube feedings, trach and vent care.
- Provided vent support when appropriate.
- Performed tracheostomy suctioning.
- Assisted EMS in transport to higher level of care when deemed appropriate.
- Performed wound care after Modern Staged Repair of Bladder Exstrophy (MSRBE).
Registered Nurse
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Closely monitored acute conditions such as Afib RVR, Sepsis, COPD, CHF exacerbations, CVA, STEMIs, and NSTEMIs.
- Titrate and monitor patients on cardiac and vasopressive drips.
- Establish and maintain airway and oxygenation for respiratory failure patients using various oxygen therapies.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and gave timely medications as prescribed by the attending physician.
- Provided pre and post operative care for cardiac patients.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and detrimental changes in patient status.
- Updated medical reports in the database system by adding individualized nursing care plan in each record, and observed monthly responses to further discuss the treatment course.
- Participated on unit fall committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD12.2015
High School Diploma -
Cumberland County High School
Crossville, TN05.2007
Skills
- Electronic health records management
- Quality improvement strategies
- Patient education and advocacy
- Critical thinking skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination expertise
- Community resource navigation
- Family support services
- Disease management techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical thinking proficiency
- Compassionate patient care
- Adaptability and flexibility in practice
- Attention to detail in assessments
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
- Patient assessment skills
- Ventilator management expertise
- Vasopressor titration knowledge
Volunteer Experience
- Shepherd's Clinic, Perform intake summaries and assessments of patients without health insurance., Obtain vital signs., Performed blood glucose monitoring., Referred patients to a higher level of care when necessary.
- Moveable Feast, Assisted in preparing and delivering nutritious meals and groceries for low income individuals and families in Baltimore city living with HIV/AIDs, cancer, and other life threatening diseases that do not have access to healthy and nutritious meals.
Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association, 01/01/16, Present
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Systems
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Thomas West
09.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2020
Cardiovascular Staff Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
Clinical Home Staff Nurse
Holistic Nursing and Healthcare Services, LLC
05.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
High School Diploma -
Cumberland County High School
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