Marissa Utayde

I am a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and promoting health and wellbeing. My approach is centered on empathy, professionalism, and teamwork, ensuring that patients receive not only medical treatment but also emotional support during their healthcare journey. My experience in fast-paced environments has strengthened my clinical judgment, adaptability, and attention to detail.

I value teamwork, clear communication, and treating every patient with kindness and respect to achieve the best outcomes.

Staff Nurse - Bank Staff Nurse (Orthopaedic and Spinal) - Fortius Clinic - London, ENG

(2026-05)

• Manage the full patient journey, including admission, care planning, and discharge protocols. Deliver, assess, plan, and evaluate individualized nursing care for elective orthopaedic patients (joint replacements, arthroscopy, spinal decompression).
• Perform pre-operative checks and post-operative care, including wound management, neurovascular observations, pain management, and early mobilization.
• Coordinate safe and efficient discharges, providing education to patients and relatives.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and clinical notes.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with surgeons, physiotherapists, and nurses.
• Adhere to clinical governance, infection control, and health and safety policies

Staff Nurse - Full-time Staff Nurse (Orthopaedic and Spinal) - Fortius Clinic - London, ENG

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Manage the full patient journey, including admission, care planning, and discharge protocols. Deliver, assess, plan, and evaluate individualized nursing care for elective orthopaedic patients (joint replacements, arthroscopy, spinal decompression).
• Perform pre-operative checks and post-operative care, including wound management, neurovascular observations, pain management, and early mobilization.
• Coordinate safe and efficient discharges, providing education to patients and relatives.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and clinical notes.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with surgeons, physiotherapists, and nurses.
• Adhere to clinical governance, infection control, and health and safety policies

Staff Nurse (Cardiothoracic, Cardiology, Orthopaedic and General Surgery) - Nuffieldhealth At St Barts - London

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Carry out patients full admissions and discharges, ensuring safe and continuous care.
• Monitor and observe patient conditions, including vital signs, fluid balance, and post-operative assessments.
• Educate patients and families on pre- and post-operative care, wound and drain management, and recovery expectations.
• Recognise complications or abnormal findings and escalate promptly to the surgical or cardiology team.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for cardiothoracic patients, including removal of pacing wires and central venous catheters (CVCs) using aseptic techniques.
• Provide comprehensive care for cardiology patients undergoing procedures such as AF ablation, coronary angiogram, loop recorder, and pacemaker insertion, as well as for patients undergoing breast, hysteroscopy, gastroenterology, and other surgical procedures.
• Provide care for orthopaedic patients undergoing total knee or hip replacement, including pre-operative warming, pain management, and post-operative rehabilitation with Physiolab devices.
• Perform ECGs and apply telemetry, recognising abnormal results and escalating appropriately.
• Collect venous blood gas (VBG) samples and operate blood gas analyzers.
• Remove sutures post-ablation and apply hemostatic dressings (StatSeal) to promote wound healing.
• Perform cannulation and venepuncture confidently for blood sampling and IV medication administration.
• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide coordinated, person-centred care.

Care Support Worker - NHS Professional

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

• Enhanced patient dignity with respectful personal care assistance.
• Delivered high-quality care by closely following individualised care plans.
• Supported mobility-impaired patients, fostering independence while ensuring safety.
• Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
• Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and well-being.
• Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
• Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
• Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
• Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
• Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.

HCA (Healthcare Assistant) - Amherst Court Care Home - Chatham, Kent

(2021-02 - 2023-03)

• Provided personal care services such as toileting and hygiene assistance; upheld dignity of every individual.
• Facilitated communication between patients and their families, ensuring all concerns were addressed promptly.
• Delivered compassionate care to elderly patients in a residential setting.
• Improved patient comfort by assisting with bathing, dressing and meal preparation.
• Prepared meals taking into account specific dietary requirements of each patient; contributed to improved health status.
• Assisted with mobility needs of patients, promoted independence whilst ensuring safety at all times.
• Supported patients with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
• Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
• Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
• Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.

HCA (Healthcare Assistant) - Healthcare Direct Agency - Maidstone

(2021-02 - 2022-03)

HCA/Medicator - Pembroke House, RNBT - Gillingham, Kent

(2019-01 - 2020-09)

Healthcare Assistant - Winchester House Carehome - Wouldham, Kent

(2018-04 - 2018-12)

Child Carer - Dr. Anita Kulatilake

(2015-10 - 2016-08)

Care Assistant - Kathleens Lodge Home Care - Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

(2010-07 - 2012-08)

Care Assistant - Elreg House Home Care - Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex

(2006-12 - 2010-07)

Senior Care/Psychiatric Nursing Aide - Self-Regain Home Care Clinic & Rehab - Mandaluyong City

(2004-06 - 2006-10)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing-Adult - Coventry University (2021-09 - 2024-08)

Bachelor of Science - Commerce - Major in Financial Accounting - Far Eastern University (1999-06 - 2003-04)

Secondary Education - The Magsingal Institute (1994-06 - 1998-03)