Marissa Schneider Richards
Red Bank,NJ
Summary
Motivated and compassionate, newly graduated nurse with a decade of experience delivering attentive, individualized care as a long-term nanny. Brings strong skills in patient safety, communication, and emotional support, along with solid clinical training in nursing fundamentals. Known for reliability, empathy, and the ability to remain organized and composed in fast-paced care environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Sari Bentsianov
Westfield, New Jersey
07.2023 - Current
- Provided attentive care and supervision to children in a private household.
- Planned and organized engaging activities tailored to children's interests and needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children's play and learning.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
- Implemented routines that fostered independence and responsibility in children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
Student Nurse - Clinical Rotations
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, New Jersey
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Supported daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
- Supported the administration of IV medications and fluids under close supervision.
- Participated in clinical simulations and workshops to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
RWJ Barnabas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ01-2026
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient support
- Adaptability
- First aid and CPR certified
- Dependable and responsible
- Infant care
- Family engagement
- Toddler care experience
- CPR training
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Nurse - Clinical Rotations
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2025
Private Nanny
Sari Bentsianov
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
RWJ Barnabas School of Nursing