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Marissa Kunkle

Whitmore Lake

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Karmanos Cancer Institute
09.2024 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2019 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chelsea Retirement Community
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Hairstylist

Encore Studios
08.2002 - 09.2010
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
  • Increased salon revenue by upselling products and additional treatments during appointments.
  • Collaborated with fellow stylists to create a positive work environment and share best practices.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Michigan State University
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Concordia University
12.2022

Certification - Certified Nursing Assissant

Washtenaw Community College
04.2017

Skills

  • Patient Lifting
  • Conducting intakes
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Observing responses
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Lab result interpretation
  • IV management
  • Discharge coordination

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Hobbies

I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children.   I like to travel, swim, go boating, watch HGTV, and read.  

Additional Information

I was a stay at home mom until 2015 when I returned to school to pursue a career in nursing.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Karmanos Cancer Institute
09.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chelsea Retirement Community
09.2017 - 12.2019

Hairstylist

Encore Studios
08.2002 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Concordia University

Certification - Certified Nursing Assissant

Washtenaw Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Michigan State University

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