Marissa Washington

Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring student safety and compliance with health regulations. Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify potential health issues among students, promoting early intervention. Developed individualized care plans for students with chronic health conditions, coordinating with parents and healthcare providers.

School Nurse, RN - Bartlett Elementary School - Bartlett, TN

(2025-08)

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring student safety and compliance with health regulations.
• Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify potential health issues among students, promoting early intervention.
• Developed individualized care plans for students with chronic health conditions, coordinating with parents and healthcare providers.
• Collaborated with school staff to create a safe environment, providing training on emergency protocols and first aid procedures.
• Educated students and families on wellness topics, fostering awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention strategies.
• Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
• Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
• Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, TN

(2023-10 - 2025-08)

Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse - Signature Healthcare of Primacy - Memphis, TN

(2024-10 - 2025-08)

• Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Increased patient engagement by organizing therapeutic activities and encouraging social interactions among residents.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and regular safety checks.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Clinical Experience - City View Towers - Memphis, TN, USA

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Provided Culturally competent and Empathetic care to geriatric Patients

Clinical Experience - Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women - Memphis, TN, USA

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Assisted Nurses in NICU with completing newborn assessments, hygiene care and feedings
• Observed labor, Delivery, and Postpartum procedures and care for patients

Clinical Experience - Delta Specialty Hospital - Memphis, TN, USA

(2022-09 - 2022-12)

• Assisted Nurses with assessments of patients, Medication Passes, and provided therapeutic communication to patients

Clinical Experience - Spence & Becky Wilson Baptist Children Hospital - Memphis, TN, USA

(2022-09 - 2022-12)

• Provided age and developmentally appropriate patient-family centered care for Patients in the Picu, Nicu, and pediatric unit
• Assisted with continuous monitoring of vital signs, Triaging, and Administering covid/Strep/Flu tests

Clinical Experience - Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, TN, USA

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Observed Cardiac, GI, Restorative, Medical Surgery and Critical Care Practices
• Supported medical staff with Assessments, vital signs, and medication administration

Packager 2 - Smith & Nephew

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

• Performs packaging tasks such as placing labels on packages, checking packages for correct parts, counting and sorting various items, and operating small production equipment

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing - Baptist Health Sciences University (2023-08 - 2023-08)