Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in critical care and home health, recognized for delivering high-quality, empathetic care while building strong trust with patients and families. Expertise in fostering impactful patient interactions positions well for roles in healthcare recruiting, healthcare concierge, or behavioral intervention therapy, all while prioritizing work-life balance. Exceptional communication skills and a calm demeanor enhance teamwork and drive optimal patient outcomes. Committed to leveraging clinical knowledge to create meaningful connections and improve patient experiences.
Hi, I’m
Marissa Jones
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Maxim Healthcare Systems
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Adapting to routines to accommodate medical and behavioral needs.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Life Care Center
Registered Nurse
01.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure residents received appropriate care.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges, coordinating necessary paperwork.
- Collaborated with dietary, housekeeping, and recreation therapy to meet resident needs.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Achieved departmental objectives by implementing new processes for in-patient care.
- Advocated for patients by applying total care through a team nursing approach.
- Developed quality assurance policies and procedures within nursing home setting.
- Coordinated daily resident activities, including social events and recreational programs.
Ascension St Thomas West
Registered Nurse
09.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- 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.
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Registered Nurse
08.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- 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.
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse
03.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Vent Management
- Vasopressor Support and Titration
- Invasive/Non-Invasive Monitoring
- Pain/Sedation Management
- Chest Tube Management
- Meditech Computer Documentation
- Vascular Care and Management
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Registered Nurse
02.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- 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
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Cardiovascular Staff Nurse
08.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- 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
Holistic Nursing and Healthcare Services, LLC
Clinical Home Staff Nurse
05.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- 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).
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Registered Nurse
01.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- 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
Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MD
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2018
University Overview
Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
12.2015
University Overview
Cumberland County High SchoolCrossville, TN
High School Diploma
05.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Patient data management
- Continuous quality improvement methods
- Patient education and advocacy
- Analytical thinking skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination expertise
- Community resource navigation
- Family resource coordination
- Disease management techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical thinking proficiency
- Patient-centered care approach
- Adaptability and flexibility in practice
- Attention to detail in assessments
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
- Patient assessment skills
- Ventilator management expertise
- Vasopressor titration knowledge
- Health promotion
- Family training
- Compassionate communication
- Treatments and therapies
- Medical records technologies
- Palliative care
- Family support
- Seizure management
- Ventilator support
- Feeding assistance
- Assessment of children's health requirements
- Behavioral support strategies
- Therapy management
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
Volunteer Experience
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
Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association, 01/01/16, Present
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
References
References
References available upon request.Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Systems
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center
01.2023 - 03.2024
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
Howard Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Cumberland County High School
High School Diploma
Frostburg State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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