Marissa Peniche

• Monitored in basket patient messaging system on epic- assisting with scheduling, patient questions/advice, and prescription refills.
• Assisted with other orthopedic clinics including foot, hand and physiatry specialties.
• Preparation of steroid injections and specialty medications
• Responsible for ordering medications to 1 of 3 clinic sites and monitoring PAR levels.
• Responsible for total knee replacement patient education and care.
• Member of the Orthopedic Nursing Council from 2023-2024

• Responsible for leading procedures, time outs and counts of surgical tools and instruments.
• Circulated the following specialties: robot-assisted general/OBGYN surgery, general surgery, urology, orthopedic surgery, OBGYN surgery, neurosurgery, and ENT surgery.
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
• Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.

March 2022- November 2022(flex time position)

• Responsible for care of multiple patients including care plan development, safety achievement and patient education.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Collected and prepared lab specimens
• Performed venipuncture and drew labs.
• Triaged and performed vital signs on all incoming patients.
• Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational, and financial questions.
• Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
• Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.

• Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
• Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
• Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
• Assisted with monitoring and reporting symptoms and changes in patient status.
• Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
• Responded swiftly to changes in patient condition or emergencies with critical thinking skills leading to appropriate interventions.