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Laura Stuckwisch

Laura Stuckwisch

Fountain,CO

Summary

Since the year of 2013, I have gained so much experience from being a Licenced Practical Nurse to now completing the BSN program at Colorado Christian University. I am ready to gain more experience and knowledge and utilize the experience I have gained. With the experience that I have had, as well as the education that I have recently received, I am excited to gain more experience, as well as expand my horizon with more opportunities. The fields that I am most interested in include Labor and Delivery, Mother and Baby, NICU, etc. I am a very compassionate and very positive person. I am very hardworking and highly motivated. I am ready to take care of the patients and their needs. I can multitask, document accurately, and provide any necessary skills required by this job.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

St. Francis Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2024 - Current

-Managed patients in labor.
-Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
-Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
-Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
-Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
-Adapted to changes in patient and fetal status.
-Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
-Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
-Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
-Administered IVs and performed blood draws.
-Educated patient's and their families about the labor process.
Prepped patient's for C-sections and performed as a circulator.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Evans Army Community Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • My job at the Evans Army Community Hospital was an OB/GYN clinic.
  • Population included Adolescents and Adults.
  • Collected and documented vital signs.
  • Would serve as a conduit between patients and medical providers by recording and communicating all issues to medical team members.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on different treatment options for them briefly to allow the provider to provide further teaching.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain a medical history.
  • Assisted in medical procedures with the providers, such as colposcopy, IUD insertions and removal, as well as other forms of contraceptive insertions and removals, ultrasounds, and more.
  • Completed obstetrics intake appointments.
  • Collected blood specimens as ordered.
  • Administered IM injections as ordered.
  • Assisted in NST procedures under the supervision of an RN.
  • Gather supplies to keep rooms stocked.
  • Ordered standing orders on behalf of the provider as needed.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sumter Pediatrics
Sumter, SC
01.2014 - 03.2019
  • My job at Sumter Pediatrics was in a pediatric clinic.
  • Population included anyone
  • Would serve as a conduit between patients and medical providers by recording and communicating all issues to medical team members.
  • Interviewed parents and/or patients about medical history.
  • Performed various tasks including, assisted in medical procedures, obtained different types of specimens for collection.
  • Performed bilirubin tests, PKU tests, as well as CBC and Hgb blood tests.
  • Would store and prepare rooms for medical equipment for patient and medical team when needed.
  • Administered vaccines, IM as well as subcutaneous, administered a variety of different medications as ordered
  • Administed TB skin tests.
  • Would document actions by charting in patient's EMR.
  • Filled out forms for patients as needed for physicals for sports as well as child care.
  • Performed eye exams as well as hearing tests.
  • Would meet patient's needs by resourcing materials and education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
05.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
05.2013

Allied Health Sciences -

South University
Savannah, GA
05.2012

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Proper and thorough documentation
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Specimen Collection
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Medication Administration
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Samples Collection
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Able to lift the needed amounts
  • Have great hearing and vision
  • Able to assist and perform direct patient care
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Team Collaboration
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Emotional Support
  • PPE Compliance
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Lab Testing Protocols
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Registered Nurse

St. Francis Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Evans Army Community Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sumter Pediatrics
01.2014 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Christian University

Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Carolina Technical College

Allied Health Sciences -

South University
Laura Stuckwisch