Meredith Dunaja
New Smyrna Beach,FL
Summary
Pediatric and NICU Registered Nurse passionate about making a difference in children’s lives through family-centered care and meaningful moments in pediatrics. Skilled in high-acuity care and teamwork. Bringing compassion and positivity to every patient interaction. Committed to ongoing growth and delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Advent Health Daytona
06.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including triage assessment, IV insertion and medication administration.
- Managed diverse pediatric admissions boarding pending placement, including oncology, surgical, PCU, and ICU-level patients, while continuing to provide care for incoming emergency department patients.
- Partnered with families to use therapeutic communication and distraction methods to create a less traumatic care experience.
- Rapidly recognized and managed pediatric resuscitative emergencies, including respiratory compromise, sepsis, trauma, behavioral and cardiac events.
- Delivered nursing care to a diverse pediatric population, from neonates through 21 years of age.
Registered Nurse - NICU
Orlando Health - Winnie Palmer for Women & Babies
07.2024 - Current
- July 2024-August 2025. January 2026-Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for critically ill neonates, performing advanced interventions (umbilical and central line management, IV therapy, blood glucose monitoring), managing respiratory support (CPAP/BiPAP), and delivering specialized feeding care for G-tubes, ostomies, and aspiration risk.
- Built meaningful, trusting relationships with families throughout the NICU stay, guiding them through stressful moments and empowering confidence in caring for their infants while preparing for a safe transition home.
Student Nurse Intern
Orlando Health - Winnie Palmer for Women & Babies
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Floated across multiple units including: labor & delivery, triage, antepartum, mother-baby, and pediatric units supporting patient safety, care, and family education.
- Guided new parents on newborn care, including feeding, bathing, and dressing, while assisting with procedures such as circumcisions and fetal monitoring.
- Performed lab draws and phlebotomy, contributing to timely, accurate results.
Nurse Technician / Cardiac Monitor Technician
Advent Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided hands-on support for patients recovering from cardiac catheterizations and heart surgeries on the cardiac step-down unit. Assisted patients with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and other ADLs to promote comfort and recovery
- Recognized abnormal heart rhythms on monitoring screens and effectively communicated these findings
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Lake Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL07.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Altamonte Springs, FL05.2024
Associates of Arts -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2020
Skills
- Family Centered Care
- Infection Control Practices
- Emotional Resilience
- Physical Stamina
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Triage Assessments
- IV Insertion
Certification
- NRP, American Heart Association, 09/30/2026
- BLS, American Heart Association, 06/30/2027
- RN License, Florida Board of Nursing, RN9664759
- PALS, American Heart Association, 9/30/2027
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 6/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Advent Health Daytona
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - NICU
Orlando Health - Winnie Palmer for Women & Babies
07.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Orlando Health - Winnie Palmer for Women & Babies
12.2023 - 06.2024
Nurse Technician / Cardiac Monitor Technician
Advent Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
Associates of Arts -
Daytona State College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Lake Sumter State College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Awards
Applause / Kudos Award, 03/01/25, Thank you for being an amazing nurse. Our patients families really appreciate all that you do. You were recognized by a parent during leadership rounds for taking care of her baby like he was your own. You built a connection with her that she will forever remember. Keep up the good work