Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Luwalhati Schuck, BSN, RN
FPO, AP 96386
****.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Compassionate, responsible, and dedicated professional Registered Nurse with diverse training and experience in an ambulatory care setting: corrections, medical-surgical, family practice, and school setting. Highly organized with extensive experience in customer service, training, leadership and community outreach. Strong ability to work independently while still remaining a valuable team member. Detail oriented and dependable with a strong drive to learn and genuine desire to make positive patient outcomes.
EXPERIENCE
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RE-ENTRY CENTER Jan 2016 - present Colorado Springs, CO
Registered Nurse
• Work autonomously but still in partnership with the provider on duty in treating up to 20 adult patients per shift following the appropriate facility nursing protocols and procedures.
• Interpret and carry out provider’s orders using the appropriate nursing protocols.
• Respond during emergencies and provide appropriate nursing care.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Triage, schedule and respond to medical “kites.”
• Observe signs, symptoms and provide treatment within facility protocol and nursing scope of practice.
• Perform new intake assessments and initiate appropriate health care referrals.
• Supervise and resolve patient care and issues by answering medical grievances and appeals.
• Coordinate and provide health related training for medical and non-medical staff.
• Generate and compile monthly CQI audits to the appropriate departments. CAREHERE, LLC. Mar 2013 – Apr 2016
Colorado Springs Clinic
Colorado Springs, CO
Registered Nurse
• Work in partnership with the providers in treating up to 10 adult and pediatric patients per shift.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and triage and then implement safe and appropriate nursing interventions as needed.
• Safely perform venipuncture, collect lab specimens, and administer PO, IM, SQ, medications as ordered while adhering to company policy and procedures. Schuck, Luwalhati RN 2 of 2
• Coordinate patient referrals with outside medical facilities, insurance companies, and other community resources in a timely manner while keeping clients updated of its status.
• Efficiently manage the day-to-day functions of the on-site clinic such as booking appointments, ordering medical supplies, preparing monthly and quarterly reports, and handling customer concerns.
• Empowering patients by educating them about their disease/diagnosis and referring them to the appropriate community resource as needed.
SUMMIT HEALTH CLINICS Jul 2014 - present
Colorado Springs, CO
Flu Shot Nurse
• Conduct on-site health screenings and immunization clinics to assigned clients. SET FAMILY MEDICAL CLINICS Jan 2012-Jan 2015
East Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Registered Nurse, volunteer
• Provide safe and competent nursing care to children and adult patients with acute minor conditions
• Dispense and administer provider-ordered medications and offer appropriate drug education as necessary.
• Provided health education and refer patients to appropriate community resources as needed. OPEN BIBLE MEDICAL CLINIC Jul 2012 – present
Colorado Springs, CO
Registered Nurse, volunteer
• Collaborate with the primary care providers in treating up to 10 adult patients per shift as well as referring them to the appropriate community resource available based on their need.
• Perform complete and thorough assessments and triage while initiating nursing interventions as needed. Dispense medications and administer vaccinations as ordered by the provider.
• Highly involved in patient education regarding their disease (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, etc.), new medications, and other health related issues.
• Supervise, delegate to, and orient student nurses, medical students, and other medical support staff as needed.
EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Apr 2012 – Jan 2015
Fort Carson, CO (ER, Carson Care, Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic) Registered Nurse, volunteer
• Provide safe and competent nursing care to up to 20 patients from pediatrics to geriatrics per shift.
• Utilize multiple wound care products and techniques in order to perform and assist in wound care on various types of wounds including stage 1 pressure ulcers, MRSA related, and surgical wounds.
• Administer PO, IM, SQ, and IV medications per state and facility regulations.
• Continuously act as “back-up” when assigned RN staff is unavailable thus maintaining continuity of care to patients.
• Assisted in organizing and rearranging the clinic's set-up thus maximizing use of the treatment and infusion rooms.
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DEPT. OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA) Sept 2011 – Feb 2012 Okinawa, Japan
Substitute Nurse
• Collaborated with the school nurse to promote wellness in assigned school through monthly newsletters, classroom visits, posters, and pamphlets.
• Provided health consultation and illness/injury services to students, parents, teachers and school administrators as needed.
• Coordinated and implemented health screening programs for vision, hearing, dental health, height and weight with the appropriate health care team.
• Assisted in maintaining school health records.
U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL OKINAWA Jun 2010 – Feb 2012
Okinawa, Japan (Multi-service Medical-Surgical Ward) Registered Nurse, volunteer
• Performed the duties of a staff nurse in a 75-bed multi-service, medical-surgical ward.
• Worked closely with the healthcare team to deliver safe and competent care to a vast array of patients from infants to geriatrics.
• Performed complete and constant patient assessments, recognizing changes in conditions, adjusting care, initiating interventions, and advocating care when needed.
• Involved in the training and floor orientation of new staff as needed. YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Jun 2009 – Dec 2009
Yuma, AZ (Cardiac Rehab/Medical-Surgical Ward)
Nurse Extern I
• Performed high-quality individualized care such as IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, etc. under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Conducted patient and family teaching regarding management of their disease.
• Attended monthly clinical skills training geared towards Nurse Externs. EDUCATION and TRAINING
Registered Nurse CO (multi-state)
BCLS American Red Cross
B.S. in Nursing Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (May 2016) – 3.8 GPA A.A.S in Nursing Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ (Dec 2009) – 3.6 GPA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Nurses Association, member (ANA)
Colorado Nurses Association, member (CONA)
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
Academic Distinction: AAS in Nursing, Arizona Western College (2009) Scholarship Recipient: National Military Family Association (2009) ThanksUSA Scholarship Program (2006)
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USMC 29 Palms Officers’ Spouses’ Club (2005)
Other Volunteer Work: American Red Cross (2010 – 2015) Stearley Heights Elem. School, Japan (2011)
La Leche League of Okinawa, Japan (2011)
Yuma County Public Health Services (2009)
USMC Toys for Tots Foundation (2003)
SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Bilingual: Fluent in Tagalog and Ilocano (local Filipino dialect).
• Computer Literate and Internet Savvy: Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Knowledgeable in Electronic Medical Record (EMR); familiar with Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) and Composite Health Care System
(CHCS).
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