Marissa Ryker
Springfield,MO
Summary
es. Compassionate caregiver offers 2 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Level One Medication Aide
Turner's Rock
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Patient Safety Assistant
Cox South Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported medical staff during patient examinations in accordance with company policy.
- Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care.
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
Game Room Supervisor
Springfield Incredible Pizza Company
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Performed cash handling duties, provided change and balanced money at end of shift.
- Welcomed and greeted customers, answered questions, and provided excellent customer service to contribute to memory-making experience.
- Informed manager of duty of significant concerns, broken machines, out-of-order games and problems.
- Operated point of sale terminal to complete customer transactions.
- Assisted in marketing efforts by hanging posters and advertisements to inform community of recreational opportunities.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Services Administration
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY10.2025
High School Diploma -
Ash Grove High School
Ash Grove, MO05.2018
Skills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Prescription Verification
- Attention to Detail
- Glucose Monitoring
- Insulin injection administration
- Administering Medications
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Level One Medication Aide
Turner's Rock
04.2022 - Current
Patient Safety Assistant
Cox South Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Game Room Supervisor
Springfield Incredible Pizza Company
05.2017 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Health Services Administration
Bryant And Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Ash Grove High School