Marissa is one of CPCU’S clinical coordinators and is a constant resource for the staff.  She is a caring, efficient, and knowledgeable nurse who always goes above and beyond.  I am nominating her because she embodies what a truly strong, skilled, clinical, critical-thinking nurse is!  A nurse has to be an advocate, a cheerleader, and a detective for her patients.  Marissa uncovered pertinent medications that a patient did not receive due to a computer error.  We are calling it the “The case of the red bubble mystery!”

The “red bubble” was reflected in Paragon which showed that there was a to-do for the patient.  Several nurses brought it to Marissa’s attention that this bubble was reflected but they could not find what to do.  For two days, Marissa reviewed the chart and read each provider's notes to find out why this red bubble still showed.   Finally. Marissa ran a report related to “past due therapies” in Paragon which then showed 10 past due doses of Unasyn.   All this time, the notes indicated that the patient received the Unasyn.  

Marissa Keener’s Keen attention to detail uncovered a great technical error which prompted a big discussion organizationally through clinical documentation committee.  I believe that this finding by Marissa makes her a DAISY Nurse.

This is only ONE example of what Marissa does day by day.  She belongs to many committees such as NWESC, PPC, SEPSIS, HCAHPS (she is the co-chair), CLIN DOC, and she continues to give her all and is a voice for our nurses in these committees. We need more Marissa Keeners. Case closed.