Maria Brown
Detroit,MI
Summary
Compassionate and driven new grad nursing professional with hands-on experience in acute care, critical care, and clinical immersion settings. Equipped with a strong foundation in patient care, clinical observation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and evidence-based practice. Eager to build upon existing clinical experience, strengthen nursing competencies, and deliver exceptional, patient-centered care that prioritizes safety, dignity, advocacy, and positive outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Henry Ford Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Aided registered nurses in providing comprehensive daily patient care.
- Took and documented vital signs in patient records on SICU unit & promptly reported abnormal findings to nurse care team.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene to promote comfort and dignity.
- Assisted nurses with the care of patients on ventilators, such as oral care, personal grooming, baths, and q2 turns.
- Facilitated admission process by preparing patients for assessments and evaluations by care team.
- Maintained infection prevention standards while cultivating a safe patient environment in a high-acuity clinical setting.
- Patient documentation
Infusion Coordinator
Karmanos
Detroit
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Coordinated oncology infusion appointments using Karmanos scheduling systems.
- Verified insurance authorizations for cancer infusion treatments.
- Communicated with patients about infusion dates, instructions, and follow-up needs.
- Reviewed patient charts for referral requirements and treatment orders.
- Prepared daily infusion schedules for clinic workflow and provider coordination.
- Developed relationships with referring providers in order to ensure continuity of care across multiple settings.
Surgical Coordinator
Entech Staffing Solutions
Troy, MI
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated surgery schedules with surgeons, nurses, and surgical services staff.
- Verified patient records, insurance details, and preoperative requirements for surgical visits.
- Communicated appointment changes to patients, providers, and operating room teams.
- Prepared surgical charts and updated scheduling notes in electronic health records.
- Confirmed procedure times, locations, and arrival instructions for surgical patients.
- Maintained confidential records for surgical clinic operations and patient access.
Eligibility Specialist
Conifer Health
Detroit, Michigan
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Verified patient eligibility using payer portals and Conifer Health registration systems.
- Reviewed insurance benefits, deductibles, and coverage details for incoming patient accounts.
- Resolved eligibility discrepancies with payers, facilities, and internal support teams.
- Updated account records with accurate coverage, plan, and authorization information.
- Reviewed applications for eligibility and determined whether applicants met the criteria to receive benefits.
- Conversed with people from different cultures daily, providing high level of respect and patience with each interaction.
- Guided clients through the completion of forms necessary for processing their applications, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI 08.2023 - 10.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Patient safety monitoring
- Patient education
- Patient rights advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA)Expiration Date: July 2028
Accomplishments
- Nursing Immersion Program Scholarship Recipient — Corewell Health
Selected to participate in a clinical immersion experience supporting professional nursing development and hands-on clinical learning.
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Henry Ford Medical Center
11.2025 - 05.2026
Infusion Coordinator
Karmanos
12.2023 - 10.2025
Surgical Coordinator
Entech Staffing Solutions
09.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
08.2023 - 10.2026
Eligibility Specialist
Conifer Health
07.2022 - 09.2023