Marissa Wiegand
Reston
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) with nearly 8 years of emergency nursing experience and over 600 hours of advanced practice clinical training, including telehealth encounters completed during FNP school clinicals. Expertise in virtual clinical assessment, triage, patient education, and evidence-based decision-making. Skilled in recognizing red flags, determining appropriate escalation of care, and providing clear treatment plans and follow-up guidance. Proficient in Epic EMR and ideally suited for protocol-driven telehealth and remote care models.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE IV
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Fairfax
10.2019 - Current
- Accumulated nearly six years of experience managing hundreds of neonatal patients, from well-babies to critically ill infants with various conditions.
- Responded to delivery alerts in ED, facilitating immediate neonatal care.
- Achieved certification as a Trauma Responder through competitive application and comprehensive training for pediatric and adult trauma response.
- Obtained RN4 title via Inova Clinical Ladder process, demonstrating advanced nursing proficiency.
- Acted as Superuser for Point of Care testing, overseeing restraints and blood culture audits data collection.
- Participated actively in ED Round Table committee discussions to enhance operational protocols.
- Instructed at system-wide ED Skills Fair and Pediatric ED Fellowship Day, sharing knowledge and skills with peers.
- Served as preceptor for new graduate and experienced nurses, providing guidance and support in clinical settings.
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT
George Mason University
Fairfax
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Completed 600+ hours of supervised advanced practice clinical training across women’s health, pediatrics, telehealth and urgent care settings
- Conducted comprehensive patient histories, review of systems, and focused physical exams to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Developed treatment plans, patient education, and follow-up recommendations appropriate for both in-person and virtual care models.
- Gained experience determining when escalation to in-person evaluation was required, prioritizing patient safety
- Documented visits accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR
REGISTERED NURSE IV
Inova Emergency Room Fairfax City and Inova Reston/Herndon
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Emergency Department
- Per Diem
REGISTERED NURSE II
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Operated as RN within fast-paced inner city level II trauma center addressing mixed adult and pediatric cases treating multiple conditions
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
South Carolina12.2017
Skills
- Virtual patient assessment & triage
- Telehealth consultations via video & phone
- Patient education & counseling remotely
- Chronic & acute condition management
- EMR/EHR proficiency (Epic, Cerner, [your system])
- Care coordination & follow-up
- HIPAA compliance & telehealth privacy standards
- Clinical decision-making & documentation
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Extremely fast learner
- Excel under pressure
- Quick & efficient in performing tasks
- Team Player
- Compassionate
- Proficient in EPIC Software
Certification
- FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC, 07/30, 0024194632
- RN, Registered Nurse, Virginia, 0001286845
- CPEN, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, 06/28
- BLS, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/26
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 07/26
- PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 07/26
Professional Development
- TNCC-Trauma Nursing Certification Course, 02/24
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, 07/25
- ATCN-Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, 09/20
Timeline
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT
George Mason University
08.2022 - 05.2025
REGISTERED NURSE IV
Inova Emergency Room Fairfax City and Inova Reston/Herndon
01.2021 - 01.2023
REGISTERED NURSE IV
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
10.2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE II
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2019
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina