Miranda Puga

Highly driven, compassionate and inspired bilingual upcoming graduate nurse eager to apply and strengthen my nursing knowledge and skills at an entry-level RN position. Committed to provide the best possible patient care using an evidence-based approach and continuously expanding my career advancement and growth.

BLS Certification (AHA) Expires 06/2025

S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

Management of Assaultive Behavioral (MAB) Certification

Medical Spanish Certification

Fire safety Certification

COOK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, FORT WORTH | PEDIATRICS | OCTOBER 2024- DECEMBER 2024 | 96HRS

• Used appropriate communication with various pediatric patients based on the patients age and developmental level, built a trusting rapport with children by using playful and comforting approaches, and encouraged children to participate in their own care by giving them options if available.
• recognized and understood various pediatric illnesses including asthma, respiratory conditions, pneumonia, and appropriately obtained PPE.
• Accurately assessed pain by using age-appropriate pain scales like FLACC, Wong Baker, or FACES scale.

TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES, FORT WORTH | OBSTETRICS | AUGUST 2024- OCTOBER 2024 | 96 HRS

• Provided culturally competent care for patients in various settings such as L&D, Mother/Baby (Postpartum), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• assisted and experienced 4 vaginal births and 3 cesarean births with proficient knowledge of stages of labor and ability to assist and recognize different pain management techniques
• proficiently understood the step-by-step management and importance of neonatal care, like including APGAR scoring, temperature regulation, and early feeding support

DALLAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DESOTO | MENTAL HEALTH | MAY 2024- JULY 2024 | 80 HRS

• Provided care for patients from various age groups with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, PTSD, panic disorders, substance dependence and more.
• strengthened my ability to deliver empathetic and excellent therapeutic communication with patients from diverse backgrounds which was essential in building a trusting rapport.
• Independently used calm and supportive approaches to manage acute crisis and de-escelate arising conflict within patients.

MEDICAL CITY | FORT WORTH | MEDICAL- SURGICAL | JANUARY 2024- MAY 2024 | 192 HRS

• Used current evidence-based practice and nursing skills obtained from foundations to provide care to patients in med-surg and pre-op units.
• Routinely preformed accurate head to toe assessments to evaluate the patients' health status and to detect changes in their condition including heart, lung, and neurological exams
• Independently Started multiple IVs, inserted Foley catheters, NG tubes, and administered IV medications under the supervision of an RN

THE STAYTON AT MUSEUM WAY | FORT WORTH | FOUNDATIONS | AUGUST 2023- DECEMBER 2023 | 192 HRS

• Implemented foundational nursing skills to residents such as proper hand hygiene, sterile gloving, bathing/dressing of patients, patient safety, medication administration and wound care.
• Promoted activities of daily living, encouraged patients’ independence and autonomy, and maintainment of good hygiene and self-care.