Miranda Gage, RN BSN
Derby
Summary
I am seeking a Registered Nurse position that will allow me to maximize my nursing education and training to provide the highest level of patient care. Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate registered nurse with over 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery. Passionate in supporting and educating mothers and family members of all social and economic backgrounds to improve quality of life. Consistently provides individualized patient care using strong clinical judgment in often highly stressful situations. Excellent at developing relationships through strong interpersonal skills; effectively collaborates with other team members to facilitate desirable outcomes. Result-focused with strengths in critical thinking, adaptability, and exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Newton Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Wesley Medical Center HCA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergencies such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assesses fetal well-being through electronic monitoring and performs intrauterine resuscitation measures when necessary.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Nurse Extern
HCA Wesley Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivery team member, assist in the set-up and delivery of vaginal births while using sterile technique, help the RN with vital signs for mom and baby, clean up after delivery, stocking delivery rooms and baby warmers, and turning over and stocking the OR for cesarean deliveries
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Mentored new nurse externs, sharing best practices and guiding their professional development.
- Supported nursing staff during emergency situations, contributing to timely and effective patient care.
Nurse Tech
Kansas Heart Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Obtain patient vital signs, blood sugar checks, lab draws, IV administration, assist patients to and from bed, perform 12-lead ECG & telemetry monitor placement, assist the RN with admissions and dismissals
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2023
Associates of Nursing Degree - Nursing
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS12.2023
High School Diploma -
Derby High School
DerbySkills
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Antepartum care
- Obstetric emergency response
- HIPAA compliance
- Health Promotion
- Emotional support
- Labor support
- Fetal monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
Awards & Acknowledgements
- Clara Barton Nursing Scholarship recipient
- Maintained almost a 4.0 GPA while doing my ADN and my BSN at the same time from two different schools
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society
Certification
Kansas Board of Nursing License 13-162310-032
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified by the American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Newton Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Wesley Medical Center HCA
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
HCA Wesley Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Nurse Tech
Kansas Heart Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2023
Kansas Board of Nursing License 13-162310-032
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified by the American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing
University of Kansas
Associates of Nursing Degree - Nursing
Butler Community College
High School Diploma -
Derby High School
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