Srue H. Wakuk
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Apt. #3 ada8xa@r.postjobfree.com
Honolulu HI 96826
Education
Spring 2016 Bachelor in Public Health & Certificate in Women Studies
University of Hawaii at Manoa
January 2005-2007 Associate of Science, Nursing
College of the Marshall Islands
May 2003-2004
Pre-Nursing (HCOP)
College of Micronesia National Campus
May 2001-2002 Diploma
Kosrae High School
Professional Experience
2019-Current University of Hawaii Cancer Center
Community Health Educator for P30 Supplemental Fund Project
Outreach in the community and raise awareness on breast cancer
Assist Queens Medical Center in making appointments and referring patients for mammogram.
Give presentation and educate Micronesian in Hawaii about clinical trial study and Human Papilloma Virus.
Present projects reports with the other cancer affiliate institutions in US.
Distribute/collect pre and post surveys on different projects.
Data entry
Travel to the Hawaii Islands and present about clinical trial study and HPV.
Recruit Pacific Islanders for the clinical trial study
2016-2018 University of Hawaii Cancer Center
Community Health Educator for U54 Cervical Cancer Project
Interviewed primary care physicians.
Transcribed interviews
Outreach in the community and raise awareness regarding cervical and breast cancer.
Execute projects in the community that are under the U54 grants.
Travel and present projects outcomes for U54 Cervical Cancer Program
Carry out office work (answering phones, emails, fax, scan, etc)
Trained health care providers on cultural competency in different health care settings in Oahu.
Write up survey, distribute and analyze data, and input surveys using SPSS.
Create and distribute health materials to the clinics.
Develop pilot projects promoting breast and cervical cancer screening for minority women.
Assist in scheduling appointments at the clinic.
Interpret for women in the projects that don’t speak English.
2016-2018 Pacific Gateway Center
Kosraean Interpreter for PGC Language Bank
Interpret at hospital settings and clinics in Hawaii
Interpret for mental health patients from Kosrae.
Interpret at home visit (domestic violence, pediatric home visit)
Interpret for Stratus Company through video/audio in different healthcare settings around US.
2015 University of Hawaii Cancer Center
Student Internship
Inputting surveys of data collected from food documentation in the Pacific region from CHL program.
Developed a food source guide from collected data in the Pacific region from CHL project.
2010 Majuro Hospital, Marshall Islands
Staff Nurse, Surgical Ward/Emergency Unit
Carried out the scope of nursing duties.
Received and admitted patients in the ward.
Promoted safety and wellness of the patients while in hospital care.
Helped patients understand their diagnoses and the care given.
Assisted physicians in all areas of need (esp. teaching and caring).
Prepared pre-operative patients and provided post-operative care.
Prepared and administered medication for patients.
Participated in cleaning of the ward and encouraged cleanliness for the wellness of the patients, staff, and visitors.
2008-2009 Hawaii Tumor Registry, Honolulu, HI
Student Assistant
Maintained accurate cancer tumor registry records, collating and sorting patient needs by cancer type.
Delivered tissue slides and documents sent from various hospitals to be studied and examined by doctors in the field.
Scanned and archived cancer documents as electronic records.
Assisted in office administration, filing patient records, and answering phones.
Data entry and analysis
2006-2007 Majuro Hospital, Marshall Islands
Student Nurse
Prepared and administered medication and reproductive health aids to patients.
Assisted lead nurse in preparing patients for blood transfusions, surgery, and delivery.
Aided lead nurses and doctors in the Operating Room, Maternity, Pediatric, and Surgical wards.
Administered services to patients at Public Health, Reproductive Health, and Women’s Health offices.
Prepared and administered medication and reproductive health aids to patients.
Assisted lead nurse in preparing patients for blood transfusions, surgery, and delivery.
Aided lead nurses and doctors in the Operating Room, Maternity, Pediatric, and Surgical wards.
Administered services to patients at Public Health, Reproductive Health, and Women’s Health offices.
2003-2004 College of Micronesia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
Dispensary Assistant, Health Clinic
Conducted patient intake assessments and administered medication to college students.
Helped lead AIDS Day workshops and reproductive health seminars.
Assisted in office administration, filing of student files, answering phones, and scheduling appointments for students.
2007 College of the Marshall Islands
Office Assistant, Counselor’s Office
Assisted in managing Counseling Office and registering students for TOEFL Test.
Maintained student database for counseling purposes.
2005 College of the Marshall Islands
Bookstore Assistant
Assisted in customer service and distribution of textbooks to students and faculty.
Inventoried and cataloged college textbooks.
Research Experiences
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii
November 2014
Poster Presentation Title: Analyzing How Women in Farming Project Empowers Women and Health.
Applied Learning Experience Research, Kosrae, FSM
May-June 2015
Research Title: How Does Women in Farming Kosrae Project Empower Women and Health
University of Hawaii/University of Guam U54 Partnership Program, Atlanta Georgia 2017
Poster Presentation Title: U54 Research Surrounding Cancer Health Disparities in the Pacific
University of Hawaii/University of Guam U54 Cervical Cancer Program, Guam 2017
Research Presentation Title: University of Hawaii and University of Guam U54 Cervical Cancer Partnership Project Findings among Micronesian Women in Guam and Honolulu
University of Hawaii P30 Supplemental Fund 2019
Focus: Promoting 2D and 3D mammogram for minorities in Hawaii.
Present: Clinical Trial Study on breast cancer and HPV.
Intercultural Awareness
Representative, College of the Marshall Islands Nursing Department Recruiting Program to the FSM April-May 2007
Participant, National Student Leadership Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, April 2006.
Participant, Kosrae Upward Bound College Experience Assembly, College of Micronesia National Campus in Pohnpei, April 2002
Member of Micronesian Student Club at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Participated in Student Parent of Manoa Club Activities
Founder of Micronesian Women Wellness Group in Honolulu
Talked on behalf of the Kosraean Community in Honolulu at the Micronesian Festival of Art Celebration
Specialized Skills and Experience
Fluent in Kosraean (Micronesian language)
Excellent health caregiver
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Obtained the CITI Training Certificate, May 2015
Excellent farmer since childhood.
Recognition and Award
Participant of the outstanding student club (Upward Bound Program) during High School, 2001-2003
Among the top four (4) students awarded with scholarship to go further at the four year institution, 2007
Awarded as the outstanding graduate with the highest grade point average from the Nursing Department at the College of the Marshall Islands, 2007
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at the College of the Marshall Islands, 2006-2007
Dean’s List, College of the Marshall Islands, 2005-2007
Awarded with the CHL Scholarship at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-2015
Awarded with Pacific Islander Scholarship at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2014
Awarded with Kosrae State Scholarship, 2014-2015
Awarded with FSM National Scholarship, 2014-2015
Voted as an Advisor for Kosrae Women Organization in Honolulu Hawaii, 2018
Awarded “No Evidence of Disease” Grant to help the Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Among Kosraeans, April 2018
Service
Participated in Hawaiian Learning Experience at Kalihi Farm
Cleaning and harvesting produce from the farm, Summer 2014
Participated in Hawaiian Studies Experience at Kanehoe Hawaii
Clearing and cleaning the fish pond, Fall 2008
Volunteered in collecting stories from Micronesian affected by the Health Connector Insurance plan, Spring 2015
Volunteer for Kosrae Benevolent Association awareness activity to help Kosraeans thrive in Honolulu
Volunteered in assisting the registration process for the health care providers conference in Honolulu
Organized 2nd Kosrae Women’s Celebration Day in Oahu
Assisted “Kosrae Women in Farming” Organization with the grant proposal awarded in 2016