Marissa Ricciardi
Pitman
Summary
Reliable and compassionate registered nurse with 7 years of hands on and administrative care of the geriatric population in the Nursing Home Setting. Experienced in operating as a leader and role model for staff while ensuring the needs of all are met. Able to critically think and use proper judgement when responding to emergent situations and further use these situations as learning opportunities for staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Complete Care Voorhees
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed 190-bed long term care and skilled rehab facility, supervising over 120 employees including RNs, LVNs, and CNAs to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Directed daily operations of nursing department, encompassing staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to maintain efficient service delivery.
- Led nursing staff in daily operations and patient care management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and improve overall treatment outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards of practice.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Complete Care Voorhees
Voorhees
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Work closely with the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times
- Assist the Director of Nursing in accurately and timely reporting events to the Ombudsman and NJ Department of Health
- Completed administrative duties during absence of DON, ensuring continuity of operations
- Assist the Infection Preventionist in providing a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment that minimizes the risk for the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections
- Oversaw Unit Managers and Shift Supervisors and ensured completion of all responsibilities.
- Monitor and ensure proper recording of all infections
- Monitor, evaluate, and document all wounds
- Assist with determining and monitoring of staffing needs
- Planned, organized, developed, and directed staff development educational programs, enhancing employee knowledge and skills for safe and effective performance
- Mentored staff throughout employment, fostering professional growth and development
- Key Skills: Detail Oriented, Time Management, Leadership, Compassion, Dependability, Creative Thinking
LTC/Subacute Unit Manager
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Long term care manager for 60 residents including dementia and schizophrenic residents
- Sub-Acute manager for 30 bed unit
- Supervised and directed nursing staff and caregivers to ensure high-quality daily care for residents
- Conducted daily rounds to enhance residents' quality of life and address immediate needs
- Updated resident care plans as needed based on individual assessments.
- Monitor monthly psychotropic medications for GDR
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care strategies, drive positive outcomes, and enhance clinical operations
- Served as liaison between resident families and healthcare team to ensure comprehensive support and communication of resident needs
- Complete incident reports accurately and timely to ensure proper interventions are implemented into plan of care
- Prepare monthly reports for QAPI meeting
- Maintained accurate census and conditions roster to ensure up-to-date resident information.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Performed physical examinations of patients, analyzed medical histories, and coordinated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans
- Advocated for the residents to ensure their wants and needs were being met.
- Practiced good infection control as the full time covid nurse during the Covid 19 pandemic
Education
BSN - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania05.2019
High School Diploma -
Gloucester County Institute of Technology
Sewell, New Jersey06.2015
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Compassion
- Dependability
- Creative Thinking
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 05/01/25
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Complete Care Voorhees
09.2024 - 01.2026
Assistant Director of Nursing
Complete Care Voorhees
10.2022 - 09.2024
LTC/Subacute Unit Manager
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center
10.2020 - 10.2022
BSN - Nursing
Widener University
High School Diploma -
Gloucester County Institute of Technology