Kaylynn Munoz
Urbandale,IA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- ER/Rapid Response Nurse
UnityPoint Health Des Moines- Methodist West
West Des Moines, IA
12.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care both within and outside of the emergency room setting.
- Led various staff members during medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest on a variety of inpatient floors including medical/surgical, surgery, and obstetrics.
- Followed hospital protocol as well as Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithms to stabilize and/or resuscitate patients throughout the hospital when needed.
- Accurately documented patient care, medication administration, procedures, and interventions via EPIC electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA laws.
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Buena Vista County Medical Examiner
Storm Lake, IA
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted death scene investigations for the Buena Vista County Medical Examiner.
- Ensured scenes were adequately photographed and documented pertinent information via Iowa's electronic death record system.
- Worked closely with emergency medical personnel and police to identify cause and manner of death.
- Secured evidence from scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Interviewed witnesses, families and persons of interest to gather statements for use in death investigations.
- Ensured proper sealing of and removal of bodies for autopsy in accordance with Iowa law.
- Communicated with pathologists and physicians at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner to communicate findings and determine whether a death warranted autopsy based on scene findings.
Registered Nurse- ER/House Supervisor
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Storm Lake, IA
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, and chest tube placement.
- Managed critical patients awaiting transfer to higher level of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care in the electronic medical records system. Proficient in EPIC electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols and medication administration practices.
- Oversaw hospital-wide operations as a House Supervisor.
- Worked as a resource to staff from various departments during emergency situations. Ancillary departments include: medical surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, behavioral health, and surgical services.
- Coordinated staffing throughout the hospital, coordinated patient flow, and completed transfers for patients requiring higher levels of care in accordance with EMTALA laws.
Education
Midwest Death Investigation Course
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-2023
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Associate's Degree in Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Storm Lake, IA07.2019
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Iowa Central Community College
Storm Lake, IA09.2018
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse- ER/Rapid Response Nurse
UnityPoint Health Des Moines- Methodist West
12.2023 - Current
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Buena Vista County Medical Examiner
07.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse- ER/House Supervisor
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2023
Midwest Death Investigation Course
Des Moines Area Community College
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Associate of Applied Science - Associate's Degree in Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Iowa Central Community College
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