Marrisa Montano-White

• Responsible for coordinating fertility treatment for 100+ patients. Collaborates with physicians and care team to ensure patients complete their personalized treatment plan, including preparation for surgical egg retrieval. Performs daily customized consultations and legal consent reviews with patients. Responsible for prescription management and medication teaching, including injections. Strong attention to detailed chart maintenance. Acts as the patient clinic coordinator and ability to perform uterine inseminations. Coordinates care plan with the surgery center, business office, genetic counselors, and research department. Proficient in computer skills and telephone triage. Responsible for precepting new nurse hires.
• Nationally Certified Nurse in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by ASRM.

• Provided psychiatric assessments and participated in CBT, play therapy, and medication management for patients across the lifespan.
• Collaborated with therapists and prescribers to develop individualized, evidence-based care plans addressing emotional, behavioral, and cognitive needs.
• Educated clients and families on medication adherence, coping skills, and behavioral strategies to support recovery and stability.
• Documented care and participated in interdisciplinary case reviews to promote coordinated, patient-centered treatment.

Completed an additional 160 hours of experience.

• Assisted in daily operational tasks, ensuring alignment with team objectives and treatment goals for clients seeking court-mandated treatment for substance abuse and domestic violence.
• Supported data entry and documentation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy.
• Participated in individual and group counseling sessions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing techniques to address maladaptive thought patterns and promote behavioral change.
• Assisted in substance use disorder management, including relapse prevention planning, medication education, and coordination of care with community recovery resources.
• Observed and co-facilitated group therapy sessions focused on anger management, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and healthy relationship building.
• Supported clients in identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and building insight into the connection between thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.

• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for diverse patient populations presenting with mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and personality disorders in a high-volume outpatient counseling and medication management clinic.
• Provided psychoeducation to patients and families on medication adherence, lifestyle interventions, and coping strategies for symptom management.
• Collaborated with nurse practitioners, therapists, and neurofeedback specialists to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Observed and supported neurofeedback therapy sessions, tracking patient progress and contributing to multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Assisted in the administration and monitoring of ketamine injection therapy for treatment-resistant depression, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient comfort.
• Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation, chart review, and medication reconciliation in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills by assessing patients with suicidal ideation or acute psychiatric distress and escalating appropriately to ensure patient safety.

• Lead treatment provider utilizing state of the art equipment including CynoSure Picosure Tattoo removal, Ulthera Ultherapy Skin tightening, Broadband Light Phototherapy and Zeltiq Coolsculpting Body Shaping. Responsible for maintaining equipment and teaching proper use. Proficient performing Injectable fillers and wrinkle relaxers, and Kybella injections. Responsible for reviewing medical charts and coordinating care with the medical director and other nurses. Extensive teaching for pre and post-care instructions with patients.

• Educated and explained medical procedures, care, and possible health concerns to new and expecting mothers. Prepare and maintain obstetric and newborn patient clinical records. Attended deliveries of level 1 newborns including c-sections to initiate care while being monitored in transition nursery until transfer to postpartum. Monitored recovery of mother and newborn and coordinated with the physician on status changes and initiated care. Maintained patient records to JCAHO standards. NRP and BLS certified. Collaborated with Nursing and medical staff.

• Monitored recovery of mother and newborn after delivery as well as GYN surgical patients. Medicated patients as needed. Maintained patient records. Collaborated with nursing and medical staff.

• Studied animal behavior of Siberian Tigers, Lowland Gorillas, Arctic Polar Bears, Caiman Lizards, and California Sea Lions. Recorded data and input in a spreadsheet. Developed a presentation on findings to present to zoo staff and made recommendations on improvements to animal enclosure and enrichment.

• Maintained health status of mice colony. Monitored insulin blood levels and administered medication. Harvested and preserved tissue in sterile hood environment. Practiced sterile technique in a laboratory