Marissa Van Der Kooi
Tulare,CA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Emergency Department Technician with over 3 years of hands-on patient care experience. Skilled in supporting emergency nursing teams with direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced ER environment. Currently completing an Associate Degree in Nursing with expected RN graduation in December 2025. Certified in CPR and dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician (EDT)
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care including vital signs, EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and assisting with wound care.
- Support nursing staff and physicians in emergent situations including CPR, IV starts, and trauma alerts.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort by assisting with mobility, hygiene, and emotional support.
- Maintain accurate charting and documentation in electronic health records.
Emergency Department Technician (EDT)
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted medical staff in patient care and emergency procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas.
- Supported patient transport between departments and imaging services.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels within the Emergency Department.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed, de-escalating potentially dangerous situations effectively.
- Managed confidential patient records with discretion, adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
Private Nanny
Self-Employed
California
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided safe, nurturing childcare for multiple families, ensuring developmental, educational, and emotional needs were met.
- Managed household routines, scheduling, and transportation.
- Built strong communication and trust with parents to support family needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavioral changes.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation and light housekeeping, while prioritizing children's needs.
- Developed tailored educational activities to support child development and learning milestones.
- Established daily routines to ensure consistency and stability in children's environment.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Education
Associate of Science -
West Hills College
Lemoore, CA05-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of Sequoias
Visalia, CA12-2025
Skills
- Emergency patient care (vital signs, EKG, wound care, specimen collection)
- Trauma and code response support
- Documentation & EMR systems
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Patient and family support in high-stress environments
- Time management in fast-paced settings
- Orthopedic splinting
- Patient transport
- Compassionate care
- Pediatric emergency care
- CPR
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR), American Heart Association – Current
CNA license- Current
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician (EDT)
Adventist Health Hanford
05.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Technician (EDT)
Adventist Health Hanford
03.2022 - 01.2024
Private Nanny
Self-Employed
01.2018 - 01.2021
Associate of Science -
West Hills College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of Sequoias