Marissa Acevedo
Cleveland
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Nurse experienced in delivering comprehensive nursing care that promotes positive patient outcomes. Achieved effective patient care planning and communication through strong assessment skills and teamwork. Focused on advocating for patients and solving problems swiftly to ensure optimal care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Navigator
Dignity Care Partners
Independence
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse clinical settings.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
Executive Director
Caretenders Hospice
Richfield
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Ensured compliance with all hospice regulations, laws, policies, and procedures, including regulations related to the Medicare and Medicaid hospice benefit.
- Conducted recruitment and hiring processes to build a qualified team.
- Directed the day-to-day operations of the agency and acted as the driver for the patient care management process.
- Oversaw all patient care activities to assure compliance with current standards of accepted nursing and medical practice and regulatory standards on a constant basis.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Reviewed monthly financial and cost management reports relative to all aspects of the operation to ensure that quality patient care is delivered in the most cost-effective manner.
- Implemented policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Oversaw the hospice agency quality assurance performance improvement program.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Developed strategic partnerships with community organizations for outreach initiatives.
- Acted as Emergency Coordinator during emergencies ensuring appropriate plan execution.
- Advocated for patient needs and family support within the care framework.
Team Lead for Independent office
Crossroads Hospice
Mentor
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised teams of nurse case managers, hospice aides, and medical records, coordinating with bereavement, social services, and chaplain services to enhance patient care.
- Managed on-call administrative duties each month to ensure operational continuity.
- Ensure charts for new admits are started within 24 hours and that charts are closed within 30 days of discharge.
- Ensure timely filing of medical record documentation.
- Review and approve DALs daily for payroll.
- Ensured timely initiation of charts for new admits within 24 hours and closure of charts within 30 days of discharge to maintain compliance and quality documentation.
- Serve as Administrator on call monthly.
- Place DME orders with outside companies.
- Reviewed nurse and aide visit notes to ensure accuracy and adherence to care protocols.
Med/Surg RN
University Hospital
Parma
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted patient assessments and maintained accurate, detailed records to support effective care planning.
- Organized workflow efficiently to enhance productivity. and time management based on nursing theories and procedures.
- Delivered individualized education to patients, families, and caregivers to promote understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
Medical Assistant
University Hospital
Northeast Ohio
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Traveled to various offices to ensure seamless medical assisting coverage across specialties.
- Assisted in various specialties including cardiology, endocrinology, immunology, pediatrics, primary care, and Ob-Gyn.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, including administering vitals, immunizations, and specialty-specific testing to enhance patient outcomes.
- Completed patient intakes by documenting presenting issues, gathering patient history, and updating charts to ensure accurate medical records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Registered Nurse
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OhioMedical Assistant Diploma -
Ohio Institute of Health Careers
Elyria, OhioSkills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- High-quality care
- Electronic health records
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Patient intake assessment
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
- Collaborative skills
- Ethical practice
About - Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse. Flexible, highly organized, and adept multi-tasker. Proficient in-patient care, admissions, taking and recording vitals. Adept in Epic, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook, AEMR and Sorian, HCHB. Outstanding communication skills with a strong commitment to providing the highest level of patient care.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Navigator
Dignity Care Partners
11.2025 - Current
Executive Director
Caretenders Hospice
01.2024 - 10.2025
Team Lead for Independent office
Crossroads Hospice
01.2021 - 01.2023
Med/Surg RN
University Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant
University Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Registered Nurse
Lorain County Community College
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Ohio Institute of Health Careers