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Marissa Silan

Alameda,CA

Summary

Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with 18+ years of clinical experience, including inpatient acute care and pediatric diabetes management. Experienced in educating patients and clinicians, improving day-to-day clinical workflows, and supporting more efficient documentation through real-world use of EMR systems and AI tools. Strong ability to use frontline clinical experience to identify practical improvements that support both patient care and ease of use for clinicians. Interested in advancing healthcare through tools that improve workflows, reduce documentation burden, and better support clinicians.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Registered Nurse

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
2024 - Current
  • Use AI tools to improve clinical documentation efficiency, organize data insights, and simplify patient education
  • Review CGM and insulin pump data to identify patterns and support clinical decision-making
  • Identify inefficiencies in patient education, data review, and follow-up, and adjust workflows to improve efficiency
  • Work closely with providers and multidisciplinary teams to align on care plans and improve outcomes
  • Provide real-time troubleshooting and support for device use, therapy adjustments, and clinical concerns
  • Educate and onboard pediatric patients and families on insulin therapy, CGM systems, and insulin pump technology
  • Explain complex clinical data in a clear, practical way for patients, families, and care teams

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Acute Care (Pediatrics)

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Oakland, California
2007 - 2024
  • Used Epic EMR daily for documentation, order review, and communication, with a strong understanding of how workflows function in practice
  • Noticed inefficiencies in documentation and communication and adjusted workflows to stay efficient
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
  • Delivered care in a fast-paced pediatric inpatient setting, managing complex patient needs and prioritizing effectively
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, medications, and discharge planning
  • Served as a key point of communication between patients, families, and care teams

Relevant Experience for Clinical Success

  • User Education & Training: Guide patients, families, and clinicians in using complex therapies and devices, adapting education based on experience level and needs
  • Workflow Improvement: Identify gaps in documentation, data review, and care coordination, and adjust workflows to improve efficiency in daily practice
  • Customer-Facing Communication: Build trust with patients, families, and care teams through clear, practical communication
  • Clinical Insight & Feedback: Use real-world experience and patient data to identify what’s working, where challenges exist, and where improvements could be made
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with providers and care teams to align on care plans and support consistent, effective care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of San Francisco

Skills

  • Clinical Workflow Improvement
  • User Education & Training
  • Nursing Workflow Insight
  • Patient & Clinician Education
  • EMR: Epic Systems
  • Clinical Documentation
  • CGM & Insulin Pump Therapy
  • Data Review & Pattern Recognition
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Feedback & Insights
  • Triage & Prioritization
  • Care Coordination

Timeline

Pediatric Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Registered Nurse

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Acute Care (Pediatrics)

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
2007 - 2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of San Francisco
Marissa Silan