Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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RegisteredNurse

Marissa Vizcarra

Baytown,TX

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Houston Methodist Baytown, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality care in critical situations. Committed to holistic patient advocacy and support.

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Baytown
01.1998 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

HCA East Houston Medical Center
01.1999 - 06.2003

Worked in medical and surgical ICU

Registered Nurse

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
10.1993 - 12.1998

CCU and medical ICU RN.

  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Worked in Coronary Care Unit specializing in post post Angioplasty and open heart patients

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines
03.1991

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Patient management
  • Physical assessments
  • Care plan development
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family education
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care

  • Precepting
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical assessment
  • ADL assistance
  • Personal care needs
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Administering immunizations
  • Cardiac care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Chest pain management
  • EMR / EHR

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HCA East Houston Medical Center
01.1999 - 06.2003

Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Baytown
01.1998 - Current

Registered Nurse

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
10.1993 - 12.1998

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

Centro Escolar University
Marissa Vizcarra