MARISSA HAWTHORNE
Philadelphia,United States
Summary
Registered nurse and healthcare professional with strong history of providing support to clients within different environments to deliver care tailored to the individual. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort, and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Holy Redeemer Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Hostess
Seashell Resort and Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping the dining area ready for every guest.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Stayed in open communication with the kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
Dietary Aide
Temple University Hospital, Jeanes Campus
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Interacted with the patients by getting their meal orders and bringing them the meals along with anything they request that may be missing.
- Working in a hospital setting has prepared me for my future career as a nurse by watching and working with the nursing staff and getting to know the ways of a hospital in general.
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Adhered to administrative departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, health and confidentiality.
- Offered alternative menu choices to meet diet prescription guidelines while enabling clients to receive optimal food preferences.
- Maintained familiarity with menu offerings, key ingredients and preparation methods.
Youth Counselor
The Boys and Girls Club
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Counselor for children whose ages ranged from 5 years old to 12 years old.
- Monitored and cared for youth in a carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain an organized and safe environment.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Role modeled positive behaviors for at-risk youth and helped each form life-long, positive daily habits.
CASHIER
The WooHoo
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Engaged with customers while completing cash register transactions.
- Determined from a young age to work hard and acquired lifelong skills.
- Experienced with many different positions, as well as experience with people who had food allergies and accommodating their needs.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated the cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep the store operational, working 20 hours a week.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA, United States05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
Philadelphia, PA, United States06.2017
Skills
- Treating patients with kindness, respect and dignity
- Medication organization
- Client documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Patient transportation
- Ambulation assistance
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - October 2024
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Holy Redeemer Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2025
Hostess
Seashell Resort and Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2022
Dietary Aide
Temple University Hospital, Jeanes Campus
05.2019 - 08.2020
Youth Counselor
The Boys and Girls Club
05.2018 - 05.2019
CASHIER
The WooHoo
06.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
Bachelor of Science -
Holy Family University