Mandy Plungis
Hartland,MI
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive NICU experience at leading hospitals, specializing in patient assessment and family engagement. Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams, improving care quality and implementing effective training programs. Dedicated to providing exceptional neonatal care while supporting new nurses and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse(RN) NICU
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill newborns in level III and IV NICUs.
- Stabilized and admitted critical newborns during high-risk deliveries for advanced intervention.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical status of neonates continuously throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for infants.
- Educated families on infant care practices and health conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments based on physician orders and protocols.
- Assisted in complex procedures, prioritizing patient safety during interventions.
- Served as Nurse Preceptor, mentoring new graduate nurses and staff members.
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Detroit Children's Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
07.2023 - 05.2024
- NICU Nurse with experience in PICU.
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Neonatal ICU with experience in PICU.
Registered Nurse (RN)NICU
Detroit Children's Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Neonatal ICU with experience in PICU
Registered Nurse (RN)NICU
Kaiser West LA
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Neonatal ICU with experience in PICU
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Kaiser LAMC
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Neonatal ICU with experience in PICU
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Delivered nursing care to critically ill newborns in level III and level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
- Attended high-risk deliveries, stabilizing and admitting critical newborns for further care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and advocate for infants' and families' needs.
- Participated in Developmental Care and Airway Management committee to enhance best practices.
- Served as Nurse Preceptor for new graduate nurses and staff, ensuring effective onboarding.
- Researched quantitative data to develop Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) bundle protocols.
- Analyzed data related to centralized breastmilk preparation, improving workflows in NICU.
Registered Nurse (RN) Nero Step down
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Team member and efficient delegator
- Telemetry trained provider
- Proficient in venipuncture
- Competent in Epic, MacOS, MS Office (Word), personal knowledge management software e.g. OneNote
- Experience in inpatient neurology cases such as, ischemic/hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and post neurosurgical ICU patient monitoring and care
- Efficient in performing and assessing patients while utilizing the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessment tool
- Gained experience in procedures such as blood administration, arterial line maintenance, IV placement, IV medication therapy, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy/laryngotomy care, & NG tube/Peg tube maintenance
- Prioritized and adapted in high urgency situations
- Sensitive to patient and family/caregiver concerns to provide quality care
Business Owner/General Manager
Edgewater Bistro
Charlevoix, MI
05.2007 - 09.2016
- Effectively manage and have working knowledge of all daily accounting functions and supporting computer systems
- Served as a role model and provided accessibility to all staff for open communication, leadership, direction and motivation
- Maintained a strong presence on the floor to exceed each guests expectations
- Demonstrated ability to adapt and adjust readily to ever changing circumstances and utilized problem solving skills and resourcefulness to solve situations
- Attention to detail while creating a positive work environment with high energy
General Manager
Ciao Amici's Restaurant
Brighton, MI
04.2004 - 05.2007
- Maintained clear, communication channels with all staff members, departments and managers
- Effectively managed a fast paced deadline driven environment
- Complied with company standards in all areas of costs, quality control, company values and the image of the company
- Utilized proactive ideology to incorporate both in-house and outside marketing strategies
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Oakland Community College
05-2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic recordkeeping
- Neonatal care
- Team collaboration
- Family engagement
- Patient education
- Leadership
- Training development
- Results-oriented mindset
- Time management
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Michigan
- Register Nurse, California
- Registered Nurse, Hawaii
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 07/31/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 10/31/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) American Academy of Pediatrics & American Heart Association 09/30/2026
- The S.T.A.B.L.E Program 10/31/2026
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS), 08/01/26
Professional Memberships
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), member
Timeline
Registered Nurse(RN) NICU
Sinai-Grace Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Detroit Children's Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Riverside University Health System
12.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)NICU
Detroit Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)NICU
Kaiser West LA
04.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Kaiser LAMC
10.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
Henry Ford Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse (RN) Nero Step down
Henry Ford Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
Business Owner/General Manager
Edgewater Bistro
05.2007 - 09.2016
General Manager
Ciao Amici's Restaurant
04.2004 - 05.2007
Associates of Nursing -
Oakland Community College
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