Mia V. Vargas

Student Nurse – Madison Memorial Hospital
Postpartum, NICU, Labor & Delivery Units

• Provided care and education to postpartum mothers on recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Assisted during cesarean sections, supporting patients and observing sterile technique and surgical procedures.
• Participated in NICU care, monitoring premature and critically ill infants under RN supervision.
• Performed newborn assessments, including APGAR scoring, vital signs, and thermoregulation.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members in high-stress, sensitive environments.

• Provided excellent customer service by collaborating with guests to ensure personalized dining experiences and satisfaction.
• Resolved customer concerns quickly and professionally, maintaining a positive atmosphere and guest loyalty.
• Communicated effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure accurate and timely orders.
• Handled multiple tables in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality service.
• Adapted to customer needs and special requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving in real time.

• Shadowed nurses across multiple units, including Wound Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Emergency Department, and the Operating Room, gaining broad clinical exposure of loyalty and insight into interdisciplinary patient care.
• Provided support in patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, wound care, and personal hygiene management.

• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to engage with patients, including those with mental health conditions, fostering trust, and promoting emotional well-being.
• Participated in patient group therapy sessions to observe and learn evidence-based coping strategies and therapeutic techniques aimed at supporting mental health improvement.

• Collaborated with nurses throughout their shifts, applying clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, assisting with brief changes, patient transport, feeding, and hygiene care, to support comprehensive patient care.
• Assisted Certified Nurse Aides in providing hygiene care and engaging patients in recreational activities to promote comfort and well-being.
• Assisted Certified Nurse Aides in taking and recording vital signs, maintaining the personal hygiene of patients, and cleaning up after mealtimes.
• Engaged in group and individual social entertainment activities with residents to promote an enjoyable and nurturing environment.

• Implemented daily activities, ensuring physical well-being, providing emotional nurturing, planning and implementing educational activities, applying balanced entertainment, and managing problem-solving.
• Communicated with parents and other adults involved in the children's activities to verify time management and a safe environment.
• Responsible for the care and education of two children younger than ten years of age.