SUSAN M. RUGH

ac824q@r.postjobfree.com 541-***-**** Portland, OR

EXPERIENCED FAMILY PRACTICE RN WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BACKGROUND

Leader & Educator Compassionate Care Provider Patient Care Oriented

Experienced professional who is committed to reducing barriers to care with goal of providing quality, essential healthcare across the lifespan. Dedicated to providing compassionate, efficient, team-based care while following evidence-based guidelines while exceeding expectations in customer service.

· Loyal, Dedicated, Driven · Proven Leader · Team Player

· Calm, Compassionate, Comforting · EPIC EMR · Disaster Services Educator

· Emergency Medical Provider · Experienced Educator · Competent in CLIA Lab Procedures

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM

OREGON PEDIATRIC CLINIC, Portland, OR January 2019–March 2019

Pending Holly Jastak, FNP • 224 hours

Utilized critical thinking skills while performing assessment, diagnosis and development of treatment plans

With oversight and guidance from preceptor, rounded on newborns at affiliated hospitals to assure appropriate neonatal growth and development

Instructed and counseled patients about prescribed therapeutic regimes, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance

Reduced barriers to care by providing resources to patient and their families that would assist them in better health endeavors including access to nutrition, weight-loss, exercise, smoking cessation, behavioral health access, etc.

KAISER PERMANENTE, WOMEN'S HEALTH OB, Portland, OR October 2018–December 2018

M. Henriksen, FNP, 112 hours

Completed well-woman exams including PAP and HPV screening, and STI screening according to standard guidelines

Supervised and monitored high-risk pregnancies of women >30 years of age

Evaluated women with menopausal symptoms as well as those with other common gynecological issues

Educated and counseled patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance

THE FREE CLINIC OF SW WASHINGTON, Vancouver, WA May 2018 - Nov. 2018

Susan Davis, MD & Patricia Moran, MD, 224 hours

Worked cooperatively with MD’s and NP’s providing assessment, diagnosis and development of treatment plans for no-income and low-income patients

Assisted with and performed minor procedures, including minor suturing, paronychial I&D, PAP and pelvic exams, urinalysis and wet prep evaluations

Assessed, identified and provided treatment for common rashes, infectious and communicable diseases including impetigo, staph/MRSA, tinea fungal infections, contact dermatitis, eczema, poison oak, Lyme disease, bed-bug infestations, and scabies, among others

Advocated for patients and their families in providing resources and care otherwise not available.

PEACEHEALTH, ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, FAMILY PRACTICE Longview, WA July 2018 - Aug. 2018

Lisa Doherty, MD, 112 hours

Collaborated with family practice MD in hospital-based family practice clinic

Completed well-woman exams including PAP/HPV screening, and breast exams

Supervised and monitored high-risk pregnancies of women >30 years of age

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

La Clinica • Medford, OR

Remote Telephone Triage Nurse April 2014–March 2019

Clinical Nurse Care Manager

Mercy Flights, Inc. • Medford, OR

Certified Flight Paramedic July 1999 – August 2012

Certified Ground Paramedic

Ashland Fire & Rescue • Ashland, OR September 1996 – July 1999

Division Chief-Training Division and Ambulance Service

Linn-Benton Community College • Albany, OR January 1988 – August 1996

EMT Program Instructor/Coordinator

American Red Cross • Cascades Chapter March 2014 - Present

Disaster Health Services RN

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

State of Oregon Registered Nurse, License #201341010RN Expires February 2021

State of Washington Registered Nurse, License #RN60760850 Expires February 2020

American Heart Association CPR – Professional Rescuer Expires November 2020

KEY STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

ASSESSMENT – Quickly building rapport with patients and family and set them at ease

DIAGNOSE – Using assessment skills, thorough history taking, and use of up-to-date resources

PLANNING – Identifying patient needs and determining priority of patient care

IMPLEMENTATION - Prescribing therapeutic regimen based on scientific nursing care and evidence-based practice

EVALUATION – Providing continuity of care, documenting logically, and succinctly

EPIC EMR –Demonstrated capability of utilizing EPIC software for documentation of patient visits

MICROSOFT OFFICE – Daily use of Word, PowerPoint,

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK – Daily use and interaction with outlook email and scheduling systems

CLIA Waived Laboratory Experience - Educated clinical peers in their initial and ongoing continuing education

DISASTER SERVICES - Assess needs and assist victims including replacement of medications, medical equipment, and providing food, lodging, clothing in times of loss

EDUCATION

MSN, SIMMONS UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA

BSN in Nursing, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, Portland, OR

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