Hi, I’m
Marissa Wohlers
City Of Saint Peters,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Charge Nurse - Medical Oncology
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patient’s families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge by attending conferences, seminars or webinars related to Charge Nursing competencies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish CollegeSt Louis, MO
Bachelors In Science Of Nursing from Nursing
08.2019
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Medication Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Compassionate and Patient
Certification
- BLS
- 8 Daisy Awards
- OCN (pending)
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Medical Oncology
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Bachelors In Science Of Nursing from Nursing