Laura Stuckwisch
Fountain,CO
Summary
I am an extremely motivated LPN currently pursuing a degree for an RN/BSN and I am ready to take the next step in my career. I have worked as an LPN in a pediatric clinic for 5 years, followed by an OB/GYN clinic for another 2 years. My current education has only furthered the tools and experience that I will bring to this position. In all of my previous positions, I have excelled quickly in both my scope of practice, as well as patient-provider relationships. All previous employers have given me nothing but the highest-scoring evaluations. I am extremely personable and a fast learner. It is truly my calling to care for people with both compassion and empathy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Evans Army Community Hospital Fort Carson
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Screened patients for their appointments including history and obtaining vital signs.
- Prepared rooms in advance for any procedure that patient was being seen for.
- Reported all information on patient history and vital signs to provider.
- Assisted in a wide range of procedures, ranging from IUD insertion, Colposcopies, blood draws, endometrial biopsies, and more.
- Obtained specimen collections and stored or transferred appropriately.
- Assisted physicians in ordering procedures.
- Perform computer skills needed for patient care.
- Provided patient education as needed.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Administered immunizations and IM or Sub-Q medications as ordered.
- Documented all information regarding patients, vital signs, and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reported any abnormal findings to the provider.
- Assisted with providing a clean, organized, and safe environment for the patients.
- Used critical thinking skills
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Performed accurate and safe care in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to screen and assist with procedures on 25 patients per day.
LPN
Sumter Pediatrics
01.2014 - 03.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collected specimens of multiple different types.
- Obtained bilirubin checks and blood draws when ordered.
- Obtain history and reason for visit from parents and/or child.
- Report to physician of any history gathered as well as vital signs and lab values.
- Performed hearing and vision screenings.
- Administer vaccinations encompassing all ages from newborn to 20 years.
- Provided all necessary forms for parents regarding sports physicals, school physicals, immunization records, etc.
- Provided parent and/or patient education whenever necessary.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Documented all information regarding patients, vital signs, and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
- Performed computer skills needed for patient care.
- Administered IM and Sub-Q medications as ordered.
- Performed many procedures including strep throat swabs, wound cultures, CBC testing, breathing treatments for asthma, etc.
- Reported any abnormal findings to provider.
- Assisted with providing a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients.
- Used critical thinking skills
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Performed accurate and safe care in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing/BSN - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC05.2013
Associates of Allied Health Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA05.2012
Skills
- Screen patients accurately and sufficiently
- Obtain vital signs correctly and accurately
- Able to track intake and output
- Able to obtain blood glucose testing
- Report any abnormal findings to appropriate person
- Perform patient care accurately and sufficiently
- Able to follow directions
- Work well independently with minimal supervision
- Work well with others
- Provide compassionate care and use empathy
- Computer skills
- Critically thinking
- Hard-working
- Sufficient in working in fast-paced environment
- Able to keep environments for staff and patients clean, organized, and safe
- Able to help provide basic care to patients to meet their daily needs
- I am a capable leader often tasked in previous positions as a trainer
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certificate in Nurse Manager Certificate Program from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Timeline
LPN
Evans Army Community Hospital Fort Carson
04.2019 - 07.2021
LPN
Sumter Pediatrics
01.2014 - 03.2019
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing/BSN - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Associates of Allied Health Science - Nursing
South University