Miriam Kiunga
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with ten years of Intensive Care unit direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR Registered Nurse
St, Joseph Regional Health Systems
Mishawaka, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with CRNA's and anesthesiologists to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions during open heart and Vascular surgery
- Administered medications preoperatively via IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- administered blood and blood products during surgery
- Updated family members on patient's status during surgery.
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, Interpreting Pulmonary Arterial Catheter readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided quality care to patients in Heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis and titrated vasoactive drugs for optimal conditions
- Managed High acuity patients Requiring Intensive care after Open heart surgery, Abdominal aortic aneurysm, and other vascular surgeries.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Clinical Instructor
Indiana University South Bend
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with course instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St Joseph Health Systems
11.2008 - 01.2013
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN08.2006
Skills
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Consultation
- Needs Assessment
- Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Student Precepting
- Delegation and Motivation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Cardiac Monitors
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life support Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified Critical Care Nurse
Timeline
CVOR Registered Nurse
St, Joseph Regional Health Systems
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Indiana University South Bend
02.2015 - 02.2017
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St Joseph Health Systems
11.2008 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University South Bend
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