Merlin Bope Miongolo
St. Luke’s Health System
Boise,ID
2
Languages
2024
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with experience as a Nursing Assistant and Wrestling Coach, combining strong patient-care skills with leadership, communication, teamwork, and discipline. Experienced in providing quality care and support to patients, maintaining professionalism in challenging situations, and promoting safety and well-being. As a wrestling coach, I developed strong leadership and mentoring abilities by motivating athletes, managing teams, and fostering accountability and resilience. Dependable, adaptable, and committed to contributing positively to healthcare and team-oriented environments.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
8 Years 5 Months- I worked for St. Luke’s Health System as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Emergency Room (01/2015-06/2023)
- Assisted in daily patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Assistant Wrestling Coach
4 Years 5 Months- Assistant Wrestling coach at Borah High School (2018-2023)
- Supported head coach in strategizing match preparations and analyzing opponent tactics.
- Assisted in developing training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Coordinated practice schedules, ensuring optimal use of facilities and resources for training sessions.
- Delivered constructive feedback during practices, enhancing athlete confidence and performance outcomes.
Biochemistry Student Researcher
2 Years- Biochemistry student researcher at Boise State University under Dr. Ken Cornell (2017-2019)
- Collaborated with faculty and peers to analyze research findings and present results effectively.
- Assisted in designing and conducting experiments to gather data for ongoing research projects.
Tutor
1 Year- Provided tutoring support to TRiO Rising Scholars during the 2015-2016 school year in Statistics.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to enhance understanding of course material.
- Assisted students in developing study strategies and improving academic performance.
Floor Staff Member
1 Year 1 Month- Worked for Regal Cinemas (Edward’s 21 and IMAX) from July 2014 to August 2015
Intern
- Interned at the ADA County Drug Court Office for the summer of 2013
- Assisted team in preparing court documents and case files for hearings.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain accurate records within case management systems.
Education
M.D. - Medecine
B.S. - Chemistry/ACS Biochemistry, Premedical Studies, Biology
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient assistance
Patient care
Collecting vital signs
Vital signs monitoring
Patient support
Training and Conditioning
Goal setting
Athlete development
Communication
Positive team culture
Affiliations
- 2018 to 2019 Afro Black Student Alliance (ABSA) member at Boise State University
- 2017 to 2019 Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) member at Boise State University
- 2014 to 2019 TRiO Rising Scholars (previously known as Student Success Program) at Boise State University
- 2013-2014 TRiO Upward Bound UB
- Borah High School Link Leader
- 2011-2012 TRiO Educational Talent Search ETS
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Borah High School
10.2018 - 03.2023Read More
Biochemistry Student Researcher
Boise State University
01.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Luke’s Health System
01.2015 - 06.2023Read More
Tutor
TRiO Rising Scholars
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Floor Staff Member
Regal Cinemas
07.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Intern
ADA County Drug Court Office
2013 - 01.2013Read More
St. George's University School of Medecine
M.D. from Medecine
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Boise State University
B.S. from Chemistry/ACS Biochemistry, Premedical Studies, Biology
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Borah High School
High School Diploma
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Awards received
- 2015 Dean’s List with honors (Boise State University)
- 2014 Recipient of the Mayor’s Award to Youth
- 2012 to 2014 Southern Idaho Conference (SIC) Academic Award in Wrestling, Soccer, and Track & Field