MARISSA LOPEZ
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with progressive care unit experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
Sun City, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessment and develop individualized care and discharge plans based on patient needs and clinical status
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care while monitoring patient conditions, reviewing diagnostic results, and promptly reporting abnormal findings
- Coordinate, delegate, and supervise patient care in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Evaluated patient progress and response to treatment and education, revising care plans to support optimal outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with nursing standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
- Educate and support patients, families, students, and staff through teaching, mentoring, precepting, and professional development
- Participate in quality improvement, shared leadership, and evidence-based practice initiatives to promote patient safety and quality outcomes
Certified Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
Sun City, AZ
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Assists with daily living activities
- Collect patient specimen and data
- Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional
- Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in a patient's health status
- Participates in room turnover
- Supports a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service
Respite/Habilitation Provider
Family Partners LLC
Peoria, AZ
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted with daily living tasks
- Provided personal care, meal assistance, and transportation
- Aided adults and children with special needs
Dental Assistant
Smile Explorers - Pediatric Dentistry
Glendale, AZ
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated patients and parents by giving oral hygiene instructions
- Performed general chair-side duties for pediatric dentistry
- Completed prophylaxis and x-rays
- Familiar with Patterson software
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments daily
Recreational Leader
City of Peoria
Peoria, AZ
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Explained rules of activities and instructed participants at a variety of skill levels
- Plan, organize, and lead activities for groups or recreation centers
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals with special needs
- Specialized in working with adults and children with disabilities
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ05-2025
Associate of Arts -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12-2021
High School Diploma -
Ironwood High School
Glendale, AZ05-2019
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving and resolution
- Time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Team leadership
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
05.2025 - Current
Certified Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
05.2022 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Smile Explorers - Pediatric Dentistry
12.2021 - 05.2022
Respite/Habilitation Provider
Family Partners LLC
12.2019 - Current
Recreational Leader
City of Peoria
05.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Glendale Community College
Associate of Arts -
Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Ironwood High School