Marissa Fico

Provide clients with tailored micronutrient therapies to support recovery, optimize wellness, and enhance overall health.

IV Infusion Nurse at Aligned Modern Health (2026-01 – Present)

Provide clients with tailored micronutrient therapies to support recovery, optimize wellness, and enhance overall health.

Simulation Professor at Elmhurst University (2025-01 – Present)

• Designed and facilitated high-fidelity simulations to strengthen nursing students' clinical judgment and patient safety.
• Developed simulation curricula and instructional materials, including MARs, OSCE scripts, and skills checklists.
• Led evidence-based debriefings to promote critical thinking and clinical application.
• Collaborated with faculty to evaluate performance and improve program quality and learning outcomes.

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse at Advocate Christ Medical Center (2022-01 – Present)

Deliver high-acuity care to pediatric patients in an emergency setting, utilizing advanced clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and hands-on nursing interventions to stabilize and treat children in urgent health situations.

Pediatric Nurse Educator Aid at Advocate Christ Medical Center (2022-01 – Present)

Support the education and onboarding of new pediatric emergency nurses by assisting in the delivery of the PED new graduate boot camp. Collaborate with unit educators to teach evidence-based clinical topics, reinforcing critical concepts for safe and effective practice.

Simulation Facilitator at Advocate Christ Medical Center (2022-01 – Present)

Coordinate and lead high-fidelity simulation scenarios that replicate real-world pediatric emergencies. Guide participants through debriefing sessions to enhance clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills in a safe learning environment.

IV Infusion Nurse at Restore Hyper Wellness (2023-01 – 2025-12)

Provide clients with tailored micronutrient therapies to support recovery, optimize wellness, and enhance overall health.

Simulation Lab Student Worker at Elmhurst University (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Tutor: Practiced hands-on nursing skills to fellow nursing students in need of further assistance and instructions.

PCT at Elmhurst Hospital (2019-01 – 2022-12)

Patient care technicians provide direct and indirect health care to patients by ensuring the cleanliness of their rooms, assisting with medical treatments and patient needs.

CNA at Presence Resurrection Assisted Living Center (2018-01 – 2019-12)

The main role of a certified nursing assistant is to provide basic care to patients and help patients with daily activities.

Support Staff at Suburban Surgery Center (2017-01 – 2018-12)

Supported nursing staff and coordinated insurance approvals for bariatric surgeries.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with minor in Psychology – Elmhurst University (2018-01 – 2022-12)

Masters Degree in Nursing Education – Elmhurst University (2023-01 – 2025-05)

CNA Certification – Avid CNA School (2017-01 – 2017-12)