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Marissa Thomas

Portland,OR

Summary

Experienced student nurse with diverse clinical background including medical-surgical units, long-term care facilities, geriatric care, population health, and 180 hours in the Family Birth Center at Good Samaritan Hospital. These experiences have been complemented by my foundation in childcare, emphasizing my love for family-centered care.. I'm proficient in patient assessments, medication administration, therapeutic communication, and patient advocacy. I'm truly dedicated to improving health outcomes as a future registered nurse.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny (Part-Time, Various Families)

06.2014 - Current
  • Provided full-time care (50+ hours/week, 2019-2023; part-time since 2023) for newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers, including twins with medical needs, ensuring safety and developmental support throughout.
  • Worked closely with parents to develop feeding and sleep schedules for newborns, while also implementing activities to support developmental milestones.
  • Prepared nutritious, whole-food meals for children to support healthy growth, avoiding processed ingredients.

Capstone Preceptorship: Family Birth Center

Good Samaritan Medical Center
05.2025 - 06.2025

180 hours

  • Cared for laboring and postpartum mothers, monitoring fetal heart rates, managing pain, and supporting the beginning of breastfeeding.
  • Conducted newborn assessments, including 24-hour checks, and taught families infant care techniques using clear, empathetic communication.
  • Worked with/observed nurses, physicians, and lactation consultants to ensure safe deliveries and recovery, documenting in EPIC.

Medical-Surgical Unit

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025

90 hours

  • Managed care for 4 patients per shift, administering medications, performing wound care, assisting with ROM, and preparing discharge education.
  • Reduced fall risks through proactive hourly rounding and safety protocols.

Postpartum Unit/NICU Unit

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
02.2025 - 02.2025

45 hours

  • Performed postpartum assessments, supported breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and offered emotional support to strengthen family bonding.
  • Maintained accurate, confidential patient records in EPIC.
  • Monitored preterm infants' vital signs and feeding under RN guidance, ensuring stable conditions.
  • Guided parents through infant care education, fostering confidence and health literacy.

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Avamere at Clackamas
02.2025 - 02.2025

90 hours

  • Assisted patients and post-operative patients with rehabilitation exercises and pain management.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques, partnering with therapists to achieve recovery goals.

Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing

Cedar Crossing
01.2025 - 01.2025

45 hours

  • Supported residents with memory loss and their complex needs, aiding with ADLs and medication administration, all while promoting safety.
  • Collaborated with staff to monitor any behaviors and ensure a safe, comfortable environment.

Long-Term Care

Gracelen Terrace
12.2024 - 12.2024

45 hours

  • Assisted elderly residents with ROM and daily activities, implementing fall prevention measures.
  • Engaged residents in meaningful activities, board games, karaoke, bingo, etc. to enhance quality of life, documenting in EHR.

Community Health

Cultivate Initiatives
11.2024 - 11.2024

54 hours

  • Conducted health screenings for underserved communities, educating on chronic disease prevention with clarity and therapeutic communication.
  • Supported nonprofit's mission by promoting health literacy through education and providing of care/informative packets and health resource information.

Medical-Surgical Unit

Providence Portland Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024

90 hours

  • Assessed patients, administered medications, and contributed to interdisciplinary care plans.
  • Documented accurately in EPIC, prioritizing timely and precise charting.

Memory Care

St. Andrews Memory Care
10.2024 - 10.2024

45 hours

  • Provided person-centered care to patients, focusing on safety, emotional well-being and therapeutic communication.
  • Recorded behavioral observations to tailor individualized care plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Concordia University
St. Paul, MN
05.2025

Bachelor of Science in Community Health Promotion - undefined

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2022

No Degree -

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
05.2019

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • IV insertion
  • Wound care
  • Postpartum and newborn care
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Proficient in EPIC
  • Microsoft Office
  • Empathy
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listener

Related Work Experience

Nanny (Part-Time, Various Families)
Portland, OR
June 2014 – Present

  • Provided full-time care (50+ hours/week, 2019–2023; part-time since 2023) for newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers, including twins with medical needs, ensuring safety and developmental support throughout.
  • Worked closely with parents to develop feeding and sleep schedules for newborns, while also implementing activities to support developmental milestones.
  • Prepared nutritious, whole-food meals for children to support healthy growth, avoiding processed ingredients.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License, Pending, Oregon, 2025-05-01
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 2024-02-22, 2026-02-01
  • American Red Cross Child Care Training, 2014-06-01, Indefinitely
  • End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), Undergraduate and New Graduate Module 6: Final Hours of Life, Relias, 2025-04-27
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School, PFC 202: Having the Conversation: Basic Skills for Conversations about End-of-Life Care, 2025-03-07, QI 105: Leading Quality Improvement_Student Version, 2025-02-25, QI 104: Interpreting Data: Run Charts, Control Charts, and Other Measurement Tools_Student Version, 2025-02-25, QI 103: Testing and Measuring Changes with PDSA Cycles_Student Version, 2025-02-22, QI 102: How to Improve with the Model for Improvement_Student Version, 2025-02-12, QI 101: Introduction to Health Care Improvement_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 105: Responding to Adverse Events_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 104: Teamwork and Communication_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PFC 101: Introduction to Patient-Centered Care_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 103: Human Factors and Safety_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 102: From Error to Harm_Student Version, 2025-01-12, TA 101: Introduction to the Triple Aim for Populations_Student Version, 2024-09-09, PS 101: Introduction to Patient Safety_Student Version, 2024-09-06

Professional Development

  • End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), Undergraduate and New Graduate Module 6: Final Hours of Life, Relias, 2025-04-27
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School, PFC 202: Having the Conversation: Basic Skills for Conversations about End-of-Life Care, 2025-03-07, QI 105: Leading Quality Improvement_Student Version, 2025-02-25, QI 104: Interpreting Data: Run Charts, Control Charts, and Other Measurement Tools_Student Version, 2025-02-25, QI 103: Testing and Measuring Changes with PDSA Cycles_Student Version, 2025-02-22, QI 102: How to Improve with the Model for Improvement_Student Version, 2025-02-12, QI 101: Introduction to Health Care Improvement_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 105: Responding to Adverse Events_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 104: Teamwork and Communication_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PFC 101: Introduction to Patient-Centered Care_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 103: Human Factors and Safety_Student Version, 2025-01-28, PS 102: From Error to Harm_Student Version, 2025-01-12, TA 101: Introduction to the Triple Aim for Populations_Student Version, 2024-09-09, PS 101: Introduction to Patient Safety_Student Version, 2024-09-06

Honors And Awards

  • Division I Rowing Scholarship, Gonzaga University, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • President's List, Portland State University, 2018-09-01, 2021-06-01
  • Dean's List, Portland State University, 2020-01-01, 2020-04-01, 2020-09-01, 2022-01-01, 2022-04-01
  • Dean's List, Gonzaga University, 2017-09-01, 2018-03-01
  • President's List, Concordia University, 2023-09-01, 2024-03-01
  • Dean's List, Concordia University, 2022-09-01, 2023-03-01, 2024-09-01

Timeline

Capstone Preceptorship: Family Birth Center

Good Samaritan Medical Center
05.2025 - 06.2025

Postpartum Unit/NICU Unit

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
02.2025 - 02.2025

Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Avamere at Clackamas
02.2025 - 02.2025

Medical-Surgical Unit

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025

Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing

Cedar Crossing
01.2025 - 01.2025

Long-Term Care

Gracelen Terrace
12.2024 - 12.2024

Community Health

Cultivate Initiatives
11.2024 - 11.2024

Memory Care

St. Andrews Memory Care
10.2024 - 10.2024

Medical-Surgical Unit

Providence Portland Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024

Nanny (Part-Time, Various Families)

06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Community Health Promotion - undefined

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Concordia University

No Degree -

Gonzaga University

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