1. Miranda Grizzard
2615 West 26th Street~Granite City, IL 62040~(618)791-4119~mdgrizzard@gmail.com
Skill Summary:
Personal Medical
Background in patient care, both as a student
nurse and family care giver.
Vast knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience working with individuals with special
needs and communicating with parents and
care givers.
Experience in Occupational Health.
Background in prioritization of care and crisis
management.
Advocate for nonprofits focused around
medical awareness.
Provided one on one care for family member
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Clinical experience with diverse
populations in the St. Louis Metropolitan
area.
Experienced in educating family members on
disease processes and care, such as breast
cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, lung disease, and
diabetes.
Experience in educating those about
health assessment and disease prevention.
Assisting with care and diabetes management
of significant other by adapting lifestyle
changes.
Advocate for healthy living and physical
activity across the lifespan.
Excellent written, creative, and oral
communications skills.
Experience with Medial Charting Software.
Education:
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
 Master’s Degree in Communications with a concentration in Promotions, Public Relations, and
Marketing.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Edwardsville, IL
 Bachelor of Science, Major in Nursing, Minor in Anthropology.
Clinical Experience:
Community Health 3/2009-5/2009
SIUE WE CARE Clinic East St. Louis, IL
 Educated clients on financial, nutritional, and psychological resources available in the
community.
 Performed physical assessments and administered vaccinations to preschool children for Head
Start.
 Implemented diabetes awareness at community health fair.
Psychiatric Nursing 1/2009-3/2009
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Belleville, IL
 Communicated with patients about their problems, concerns, and treatments.
 Taught a session of group therapy on importance of nutrition.
 Attended outpatient group meetings.
Critical Care Nursing 8/2008-12/2008
SSM Depaul Hospital Bridgeton, MO
 Performed basic nursing skills including head to toe assessment, vital signs, accuchecks, and IV
site assessment and care, stationed on a telemetry floor.

2.  Shadowed a RN as she completed daily nursing tasks, including vital signs, charting, following
orders, administering medications, and IV insertion.
 Provided exceptional patient care to those admitted to floor by going above and beyond their
expectations while making patients comfortable.
 Alerted nurses of patient coding while observing a bronchoscopy.
Care of Older Ages Adults 3/2008-5/2008
Touchette Regional Hospital East St. Louis, IL
 Observed procedures in the Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Emergency Department.
 Worked along side instructor to care for all patients assigned to a specific nurse for a day while
on the medical surgical floor by performing basic nursing skills.
 Advocated for patient’s needs and rights.
Medical-Surgical 1/2008-3/2008
Touchette Regional Hospital East St. Louis, IL
 Performed basic nursing skills.
 Inserted IVs, Foley catheter, intramuscular injections.
 Charted on patient care.
Obstetrics Gynecology 10/2007-12/2007
SSM St. Mary’s Hospital Richmond Heights, MO
 Performed mother and baby assessments.
 Educated mother on postpartum topics.
 Observed vaginal deliveries.
Pediatrics 8/2007-10/2007
St. Louis Children’s Hospital St. Louis, MO
 Completed head to toe assessment, vital signs, and education.
 Administered medications.
 Observed Chiari Malformation decompression surgery and provided after care to patient and
family.
Professional Experience:
Southwest Illinois YMCA (Collinsville, Illinois) 4/2015 – Current
Member Services Associate
 Answering phones and assisting with customers’ needs.
 Promoting memberships, programs, and the YMCA’s mission.
 Responding to customer and guest needs.
 Certified in oxygen administration, CPR, and first aid.
Southwest IL YMCA (Granite City, Illinois) 10/2013 – Current
Administrative Assistant and Group Leader
 Assisting the Executive Director with tasks; generating marketing and press pieces to promote
memberships and sales.
 Answering phones and assisting with customers’ needs.
 Planning and carrying out daily activities for children enrolled in Before and After School
Enrichment Program.
 Development of program guides targeted to specific populations, including corporations,
children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
 Certified in oxygen administration, CPR, and first aid.
Springfield Illinois YMCA (Springfield, Illinois) 6/2011 – 9/2013
Administrative Assistant, Group Leader, and Bowling Coordinator
 Planning and carrying out daily activities for children enrolled in Before and After School
Enrichment Program.
 Developed lesson plans for those with special needs and coached from lessons while assisting
staff in understanding the sport of bowling within the special needs population.
 Certified in oxygen administration, CPR, and first aid.
 Planned, promoted and executed fundraiser for Saturday Strikers’ bowling league in December
2012.

3.  Generated and executed mass electronic and direct mailing pieces for Saturday Strikers’
league members.
Edwardsville YMCA (Edwardsville, Illinois) 9/2007 – 8/2011
Skate Center Staff
 Preparation of food items for sale in concessions stand.
 Handling of money from sales and assisting in checking valid memberships.
HonorsActivities:
Bowling Clinician, Special Olympics Illinois
 Teaching Special Olympics bowling coaches and athletes more about the sport of bowling
through clinics.
Master the Met Lung Champion, Fight for Air Climb, American Lung Association St Louis Chapter
 Wrote and presented my personal testimony to those who participated in Master the Met in
2014.
 Fundraised for the organizations.
 Staying involved with the organizations by volunteering for events when needed.
Alpha Phi Omega Chapter Advisor, Alpha Phi Omega National Co-ed Service Fraternity
 Chapter Advisor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
 Planned and executed a fundraiser for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville chapter to
assist with sending members to Chicago, Illinois in December 2014.
 Planned, executed and participated in various community service projects and events,
including work with Alzheimer’s Association, Make A Wish Foundation, and American Cancer
Society.
Alpha Phi Omega Active, Alpha Phi Omega National Co-ed Service Fraternity
 Planned and executed various service projects, including those with Make A Wish Foundation,
YWCA of Alton, American Cancer Society, and Girl Scouts of America.
 Executed team work and building skills while serving in executive board positions as an acti ve
and alumnus.
References:
Jill Steiner
Sr. Director Human Resources, Training & Facility Services
Springfield IL YMCA
(217)544-9846 x136
jsteiner@springfieldymca.org
Jenna Farmer-Brackett
Director of Access and Integrated Services
WellSpring Resources
(618)806-6024
jennalenee@hotmail.com
Elizabeth Connors
Substance Abuse Counselor
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment
(314)479-3560
elizabeth_connors@yahoo.com