Marissa Metz
Summary
Dedicated NICU nurse with 2 years of clinical experience in the Level IV NICU at Children’s Mercy. A proven track record of being quick to learn and adapt to new skills/roles with a passion for supporting and advocating for the needs of patients and their families. Adept at communicating with the multidisciplinary team and seeking out solutions to improve patient outcomes. Excellent history of mentoring new team members and being a resource to the unit.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking and the nursing process to safely and efficiently assess, evaluate, and care for the most critical Ill infants in the Level IV Intensive Care Nursery.
- Collaborate continuously with a multitude of disciplines to discuss developmentally appropriate and research-based interventions.
- Support, educate, and advocate for patients and their families throughout their stay.
- Virtual NICU Nurse- Developed this new role and currently serve on the team to aid bedside nurses with admissions, discharges, and education of over 80 patients .
Nurse Technician
Children's Mercy Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient vitals, pain, and clinical changes to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Aided patients with hygiene tasks, oral feedings, tube feedings/maintenance of NG/OG/GT/GJs, and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities.
- Anticipated the needs of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, patients, and family members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing- 4.0 GPA
University of Kansas
05-2023
Associate of Science -
UMKC/Kirkwood Community College-3.83 GPA
05-2020
Skills
- Patient care planning with developmental care
- Effective communication
- Assessing and recognizing critical changes in patient status
- Organizing needs of 80 patients to assist bedside nurses
- IV insertion, Venous/Arterial lab draws
- Confident using a variety of technology/EHR platforms
- Recruiting and supporting new graduate nurses as a hospital Clinical Ambassador
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS- Basic Life Support (RQI)
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
- QPR Suicide Prevention Certified
Awards
- NICU Nurse of the month- December 2023
- Rookie of the Year- May 2024
- Daisy Award Nomination- August 2024
- Clinical Excellence Nomination- May 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Children's Mercy Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing- 4.0 GPA
University of Kansas
Associate of Science -
UMKC/Kirkwood Community College-3.83 GPA
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