Miranda Ivers
Brookings,SD
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive (12 combined years) experience in direct patient care and medical supplies, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and achieving objectives. Proven leadership in managing multiple clinics, soldiers, and training staff with efficient processes, while utilizing adaptive equipment and a variety of strategies to enhance outcomes. Eager to leverage knowledge in medical supplies and quality production with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to quality care and optimizing client and/or customer satisfaction through aligning efforts with organizational goals, continuous improvement, operational planning, and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Big Stone Therapies
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs for continued progress.
- Utilized adaptive equipment and technology to facilitate rehabilitation activities effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction standards.
- Traveling Occupational Therapist from June 2020-May 2025 which included supervision of multiple COTAs, quick on the job training, flexibility to adapt to a variety of situations and management of up to 6 clinics at a time.
Combat Medic
US Army National Guard
05.2012 - 01.2021
- Administered emergency medical care in high-stress environments during training exercises and real-world operations.
- Demonstrated leadership through training and mentoring for 20+ junior medics on advanced medical procedures and best practices for trauma care.
- Conducted routine maintenance and quality inspections of medical equipment in a leadership capacity to ensure operational readiness.
- Improved overall team efficiency by maintaining accurate records of supplies, equipment, and medical treatments administered.
- Promoted a culture of safety and quality care by adhering to established guidelines for infection control and hazardous materials handling during all aspects of patient care.
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Center
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of donor information and plasma collection procedures using electronic systems during processing, packaging, and shipping.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Educated donors on the plasma donation process, ensuring comfort and understanding before procedures.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in phlebotomy techniques and donor care standards.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
UND School of Medicine And Health Sciences
Grand Forks, ND05-2020
Skills
- Family, patient, and staff education
- Adaptive and medical equipment quality review, organization, and distribution
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Proven leadership and personal management
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Big Stone Therapies
03.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Center
01.2014 - 12.2015
Combat Medic
US Army National Guard
05.2012 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
UND School of Medicine And Health Sciences