Marissa Alvarez
San Leandro
Summary
Compassionate BSN student with hands-on patient care experience in psychiatric, oncology, stroke, and medical-surgical settings. Prepared to support staff and patients through ADL assistance, vital signs, safety monitoring, and therapeutic communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Executive Office Ambassador
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland
08.2025 - Current
- Executed daily administrative tasks for university's executive team to ensure seamless operations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to foster collaboration.
- Orchestrated scheduling and calendar appointments for senior executives, optimizing their time management.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
Alameda
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Assisted customers with inquiries, delivering timely support and improving overall service experience.
- Operated cash register during busy periods, ensuring seamless transaction flow and customer satisfaction.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to enhance product availability for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt Unviersity
Oakland, CA05-2027
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences: Health Science Emphasis
Chabot College
Hayward, CA05-2024
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Quality of care standards
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Mobility assistance
- Patient feeding
Clinical Experience
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center -- Oakland, CA
Medical-Surgical / Oncology / Stroke Unit -- January 2026 - April 2026
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, and mobility
- Obtained vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to the nurse
- Assisted with repositioning, ambulation, and comfort measures
- Supported care for oncology, stroke, and medical-surgical patients
Alta Bates Medical Center -- Berkeley, CA
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit - August 2025 - December 2025
- Assisted with safety monitoring and observation of patient behavior and mental status
- Helped maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients
- Implemented therapeutic communication when interacting with patients
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Exp. November 2026
Internships
Kaiser Permanente, KP Launch -- San Leandro, CA
June 2019 - August 2019
- Shadowed nurses and physicians in a healthcare setting to gain exposure to clinical workflows and patient care enviornments
- Presented on health-relarted topics to large groups, strengthening communication and public speaking skills
Barbara Lee Center Clinic -- San Leandro, CA
August 2017 - May 2019
- Educated students on sexual health topics, including STD prevention and awareness
- Strengthened communication, public speaking, and health education skills through presentations and outreach activities
Timeline
Executive Office Ambassador
Samuel Merritt University
08.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
05.2022 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt Unviersity
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences: Health Science Emphasis
Chabot College