Chastity Burchuk BSN, RNC-OB, PHN, SWHNP, SNM

Dedicated and compassionate RN with 12 years of progressive career history of direct patient care in Labor and Delivery, high-risk Antepartum care, and Postpartum care, triage, and care coordination in an acute care facility. Provides a high level of individualized and holistic care for both maternal and newborn patients with evidence-based practice. Works well with diverse patient populations and builds a trusting relationship with patients and families through empathetic communication and respect.

• 10/2020 - Current

Lead Battalion Soldier Family Readiness Group (SFRG) Coordinator, 1st BA, 144th Field Artillery - California Army National Guard, Los Angeles. Organized annual Family Day events, Support military families during drills, deployments, and crisis intervention. 

• 07/2021 - 02/2022

RN Community Volunteer, Mass COVID Vaccination Sites - CSU-LA, CSUN, Six Flags Magic Mountain, & PCSTMC, Los Angeles County. Administered COVID vaccinations and assessed patients post-vaccination.

• 04/2015 - 12/2019

RN Community Volunteer, Providence Community Health and Wellness Center, Van Nuys, CA, Volunteered at various community health fairs in providing health assessments and health educated improving public health and lifestyle

• 02/2008 - 04/2009

Clinical Care Extender Intern, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, CA. Assisted physicians and nurses in basic patient care tasks - bathing, changing linens, feeding patients, observing surgeries, infant deliveries, and various procedures., Rotation: Med/Surg, L&D, Maternity, ER, OR, NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics

• 10/2009

H1N1 Flu Clinic, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Administered H1N1 flu shots to all CHLA staff members

• Certified In-Patient OB RN (NCC), 2013 - Current
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2011 - Current
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN), 2012 - Current
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 2009 - Current
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), 2011 - Current
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety, 2009 - Current

• CA State Family Programs Grizzly Award (2022)-
  Cal-Guard SFRG award for 300+ volunteer hours for military family support
• CA State Family Programs Volunteer of the Year Award (2021) - Cal-Guard SFRG award for military family support
• Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses Nominee
  (2018 - 2019)- Nominated x3 by patients and co-workers for being an exceptional RN
• Sigma Theta Tau Best Poster Presentation Award on
  Evidence Based Practice (04/2010)-
  Awarded Best Poster Presentation "The Effects of Breastfeeding Workshops on Self-Efficacy Among Adolescent Mothers"

• Spinning Babies Workshop (02/2020)
  Gail Tully - Founder, Creator
  Acquired skills and techniques for labor support to encourage
  successful vaginal deliveries
• Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach Program (11/2016)
  California Perinatal Rationalization Program - Stanford University/
  California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC)
  Acquired skills and techniques for 2nd stage labor support

• National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH), 2023 - Current
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), 2010 - Current
• Sigma Theta Tau, The Honors Society of Nursing - Gamma Tau at-Large Chapter (089), 2010 - Current