Mirriam Kuyeli
Fort Myers
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse delivering exceptional end-of-life care, prioritizing pain management and comfort. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans, enhancing patient dignity and family support. Proven commitment to quality improvement and adherence to safety protocols in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VITAS HEALTHCARE
Dallas
01.2022 - Current
- Provides round-the-clock comfort and patient care to terminally ill patients whose symptoms are too severe to manage at home. Work closely with doctors and counselors as part of a team to ensure patients pass with dignity and peace. Responsibilities include:
- Pain Control: Giving strong medicines to stop pain, trouble breathing, and sickness.
- Daily Checks: Watching vital signs and checking the body closely for changes or skin sores.
- Family Support: Teaching families what to expect as their loved one gets closer to the end of life.
- Provides compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educates patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documentes patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintains a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documents patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administers medications and monitors patient responses effectively.
Registered Nurse
VITAS HEALTHCARE
Dallas
02.2015 - 01.2022
- Responsible during the shift for total nursing care of terminally-ill patients in their assigned home or facility.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Followed established procedures for charting and reporting.
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisting with end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
LEGACY AT WILLOW BEND
Plano
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Ensured resident care was delivered in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Observed, assessed, and reported resident conditions/changes and documented in accordance with facility’s policy and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
- Administered medications/treatments as prescribed.
- Received, transcribed, and executed physicians’ orders.
- Identified and secured equipment and supplies.
- Directed, monitored, and coordinated the timely delivery of quality resident care by all subordinate staff.
- Ensured that each resident’s accident or incident was fully documented and reported in accordance with facility’s policy and procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
- Ensured that each resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party was promptly notified of any significant changes in the residents’ health condition.
- Assisted in the evaluation of subordinate staff and any necessary counsel/discipline in accordance with facility policies.
- Ensured resident care management systems were routinely in-serviced and incorporated into the delivery of resident care.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained in accordance with facility’s policy.
- Functioned as a team leader/role model.
- Reviewed facility’s policies and procedures for abuse prevention and taught employees responsibilities to enforce it.
- Performed any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CARESTAF MEDICAL STAFFING
Dallas
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Responsible during the shift for total nursing care of patients in the assigned home or facility.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Follows established procedures for charting and reporting.
- Receive, transcribe, and execute physicians’ orders.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during care.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Continuous monitoring and assessing patients.
- Any other responsibilities as may be required to provide care to residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Career Center
New York
01.2003 - 06.2008
- Performed designated duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported nursing team during procedures by preparing necessary equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Care Hope College
Jupiter, FL08-2021
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hostos Community College
12-2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Independent work
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Compliance
- Supervisory skills
- Healthcare skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Daily living assistance
- Reliability
- End-of-life care
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Pain management
- Empathetic communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VITAS HEALTHCARE
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
VITAS HEALTHCARE
02.2015 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
LEGACY AT WILLOW BEND
04.2013 - 07.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CARESTAF MEDICAL STAFFING
10.2011 - 02.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Career Center
01.2003 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Care Hope College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hostos Community College