LUKE TRYNOVICH
HeartCareCPR
Hickory,NC
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Navy veteran, nurse, healthcare professional, medical instructor, and business owner with extensive experience in orthopedics, urgent care, emergency medicine, trauma training, patient education, and clinical operations. Clinical experience as a nurse has strengthened a commitment to direct patient care while also inspiring the next step toward becoming an advanced medical provider. Currently pursuing a Master of Physician Associate Studies at Lenoir-Rhyne University to expand clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and responsibility for patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, casting and splinting, wound care, medical documentation, staff training, and working effectively in high-pressure, team-based healthcare environments.
Work History
Entrepreneur / Medical Instructor
8 Years 3 Months- Founded and operate a medical education company providing BLS, CPR, first aid, and instructor training to diverse community groups.
- Manage scheduling, client engagement, training operations, marketing, finances, and program delivery while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality instruction.
- State College, PA & Wilmington, NC
Orthopedic Cast Technician
3 Years 4 Months- Provided direct patient care in orthopedic and urgent care settings, including fiberglass casting, plaster splinting, durable medical equipment application, wound care, and patient intake.
- Documented care and communicated with physicians, maintained clinical inventory, and trained staff in orthopedic techniques and patient-care workflows.
Nurse Care Team Assistant (NCTA)
3 Months- Participated in an early NCTA implementation program on a busy progressive care unit to improve nursing efficiency and patient care.
- Supported ADLs, vital signs, glucose monitoring, catheter care, intake and output, weights, ostomy care, EKGs, and clinical documentation.
CPR Instructor
1 Year 3 Months- Taught CPR and emergency-response skills to community members using American Red Cross curriculum.
Intern, Center for Fitness & Wellness
4 Months- Performed cholesterol screenings and fitness assessments for university students and faculty and documented health-related data.
Hospital Corpsman
4 Years- Provided patient care in ICU, emergency, and multi-service ward settings, including IV placement, venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs, wound care, and suture closure/removal.
- Supported medical readiness for the 3rd Marine Logistics Group and 3rd Medical Battalion and supervised 30-50 junior sailors in combat casualty care and readiness training.
- Completed specialized trauma training at the Naval Trauma Training Center in Los Angeles with clinical rotations in emergency, ICU, and surgery settings.
- Camp Lejeune, NC / Okinawa, Japan
- Okinawa, Japan
Education
Master of Physician Associate Studies
Expected Dec 2027
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology
Bachelor of Science - General Science
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Skills
Patient assessment
Emergency care
Direct patient care
Medical documentation
Vital signs monitoring
Care coordination
Wound assessment
Infection prevention
Staff education
Training management
Operational planning
Clinical instruction
Program delivery
Quality improvement
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant; ECG Technician; Phlebotomy Technician; Pennsylvania EMT; American Red Cross Instructor; American Heart Association Instructor; PHTLS; BLS; ACLS.
CERTIFICATIONS & CLINICAL SKILLS
Clinical Skills: Patient assessment, emergency care, direct patient care, casting, splinting, wound care, EKGs, venipuncture, IV placement, vital signs, medical documentation, staff education, training management, and operational planning.
Timeline
Orthopedic Cast Technician
EmergeOrtho
08.2021 - 12.2024Read More
Nurse Care Team Assistant (NCTA)
ScribeAmerica
01.2021 - 04.2021Read More
Entrepreneur / Medical Instructor
HeartCareCPR
05.2018 - CurrentRead More
CPR Instructor
Nation's Best CPR
10.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Intern, Center for Fitness & Wellness
Penn State
01.2015 - 05.2015Read More
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2006 - 01.2010Read More
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
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The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science from General Science
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University of Florida
Master of Science in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology
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Herzing University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
Master of Physician Associate Studies
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